Health Services

When you enroll at SJSU, you gain access to our fully accredited medical facility located in the Student Wellness Center. We offer out-patient services with board certified physicians and licensed staff. Visit us if you need to see a doctor to treat an illness or injury, pick up prescriptions at the pharmacy, or get lab tests, x-rays, and more.

In this section:

Primary Care

SJSU eligible students can receive primary care visits, which include care for acute injuries and illnesses (like the flu, sprains, UTIs, etc), physical exams (academic, pre-employment, routine, and SCUBA), preventive health counseling, sexual and reproductive health including birth control prescription (short and long acting contraception), pap smears, STI testing, and pregnancy resources.

Sexual and Reproductive Health 

Health screening examinations are generally recommended based on age and risk factors, rather than routine yearly physicals.

Please see the Patient Guide For Sensitive Exams [pdf] to best understand your options should you need an exam of this nature.

Pap Smear

  • Schedule your first Pap smear after age 21 to screen for cervical cancer
  • Clinical breast exam is usually performed along with the Pap smear

Pregnancy Options

Senate Bill (SB) 24 requires all CSU campuses to offer medication abortion to students. If you receive a positive pregnancy test during an exam at the Student Wellness Center, we’ll provide you with pregnancy options and, if eligible and requested, medication abortion with follow up care from trusted SJSU healthcare providers. 

Visit the Condom Co-Op to access a variety of free safer sex supplies.

Family PACT

Interested in birth control options and other reproductive health services? Family PACT (Planning, Access, Care, Treatment) covers comprehensive family planning services to eligible low income California residents. Family PACT covers the cost for many birth control methods, the testing and treatment of STIs, and more.

To qualify for Family PACT, you must be a California resident and meet the eligibility criteria. Signing up for Family PACT is confidential. Apply for Family PACT Services online. A SWC Medical Provider can discuss if Family PACT is a good option for you. 

Other Resources

  • After Hours Advice Nurse: 408-924-5678
  • SCVMC-SART (Sexual Assault Recovery Team): 408-885-6466
  • 24-hour Rape Crisis Hotline: 408-287-3000
  • Planned Parenthood: plannedparenthood.com
  • The YWCA Silicon Valley 24/7 Support Hotline in English and Spanish provides survivors of sexual assault with crucial resources, support, and advocacy efforts. SJSU students can access these services by calling 1-800-572-2782.
  • Emergency Contraception Hotline: Not-2-Late.com or call 1-888-668-2523 

Specialty Services

Gender Affirming Care Services 

Initiation

The Student Wellness Center is dedicated to ensuring a secure, safe, and non-judgmental space for Gender Affirming Care. We are in the process of changing how students access and receive care, and are learning and growing. 

Students interested in Gender Affirming Care including hormone replacement therapy, surgical options, procedures or other supportive approaches can begin discussions about the process at the Student Wellness Center by calling the Care Experience Team for appointments. Care can be initiated either within the Health Services Department or through the Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) team if you are interested in services. Students are also encouraged to access both Health Services and CAPS.

Transfer of Care from Outside Provider

Students that are currently receiving care may request to transfer their treatment to the Student Wellness Center by transferring all records including visits, labs related to treatment, and if applicable, hormone/medication doses. It is helpful if your records arrive by the time of your initial appointment

Podiatry 

Care for foot and podiatry services are offered. Referral by a Student Wellness Center clinician is not required.

Psychiatry 

We have psychiatric services available by appointment. Referral by a Student Wellness Center clinician is required.

ADHD

Students previously diagnosed and/or treated for ADHD who request refill of ADHD medications from the Student Wellness Center will be required to provide complete documentation of ADHD evaluation [pdf].

Students will need to arrange to receive refills of medications from their current prescriber until care has been transferred to the Student Wellness Center.

Student Wellness Center does not provide services for new ADHD evaluation or testing. For local outside referral sources, call us at (408) 924-5678.

Nutrition 

Make an appointment with a Registered Dietitian on the SWC Patient Portal. No referral required.

For general nutrition appointments, topics include: 

  • Plant based, vegetarian or vegan nutrition support
  • Sport performance and exercise nutrition 
  • Mindful and intuitive eating
  • Balanced eating on campus
  • Meal planning and eating on a budget
  • Food allergies or intolerances

Travel Care 

Comprehensive travel health consultation (45-minute appointment) is available to reduce risks of illness and accidents when traveling abroad. Before your appointment, download the Travel Consult Questionnaire [pdf] here or download the form from the SWC patient portal under Downloadable Forms. To schedule an appointment, this Travel Consult Questionnaire form needs to be completed and returned to the SWC either by faxing it to (408) 924-7786, uploading the form through the patient portal under Downloadable Forms, or bringing it directly to the SWC.

Additional Services

Laboratory 

Many laboratory tests can be obtained from the Student Wellness Center. Most laboratory tests that are run by our laboratory in house can be free of charge. Tests that must be performed at an outside laboratory have varying fees.

Radiology 

All diagnostic radiology exams are free to all matriculated students who have paid the appropriate mandatory student health fee. Radiology images become part of your permanent medical record for 7 years. If needed, CD images are available for a minimum fee, upon receipt of a signed Release of Medical Information form.

Athletes: A physician's order is required for any radiology exam by either a Student Wellness Center Physician/Nurse Practitioner or one of the team physicians. SJSU student-athletes must report back to their referring provider or Athletic Trainer.