Health Center Is Open Monday - Friday
Fall and Spring Semester Hours
9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. *
Summer Hours
9:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.
(Closed 12-1 for lunch) *
Pharmacy Summer Hours: 11-12, 1-4:30
* Check in 30 minutes prior to close
After hours and emergency care is available at local hospitals. Maps are available at the Health Center front door or you may find information online.
SERVICES AVAILABLE AT THE HEALTH CENTER
As an outpatient facility, the Health Center offers services similar to those found in a private practitioner's office. Medical care is provided on a walk-in basis by well-qualified physicians and nurses.
Patients needing care by a specialist can obtain referrals at the Health Center.
Immunizations, including HPV (Gardasil) and Meningitis, are available at the Health Center.
LABORATORY
In house laboratory tests such as urinalysis, rapid strep, influenza tests, mononucleosis tests, and pregnancy tests are performed at the Health Center. Routine blood work is also collected at the clinic and sent to an independent lab. Results are usually available in 24-36 hours.
X-RAYS
X-ray, MRI and other radiology tests are performed at a nearby radiology facility. For students carrying the TCU Aetna Student Health Insurance, this is covered 100% and TCU will bill the insurance company. All other student's will have the cost billed to their university account. An itemized receipt is available at the TCU check out desk so that you may file with your private insurance carrier for reimbursement.
WOMEN'S HEALTH
Routine gynecological services are available at the Health Center, provided by a Nurse Practitioner who specializes in Women's Health Care. Services are available by appointment Monday through Friday. Walk-in appointments for urgent problems are available every day.
SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS
Treatment for sexually transmitted infections as well as consultations concerning sexually related problems are available to both male and female students.
COUNSELING, TESTING & MENTAL HEALTH CENTER
Hours: 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Monday-Friday
The Counseling Center provides a variety of professional services, including short-term counseling, psychological/educational testing, psychiatric services, and referrals are provided by licensed professional counselors and licensed psychologists. Psychiatric services are provided by board-certified consulting psychiatrists. The staff also provides outreach education on a wide variety of topics that affect college students. These services include presentations to student groups and classes; consultations with parents, faculty, and staff; and other preventative services.
To view the Mental Health Services web site click here: TCU Counseling Center.
HEALTH INSURANCE
All undergraduate students carrying nine or more semester hours are REQUIRED to have health and accident insurance coverage. That coverage can be either the Aetna Student Insurance offered by the University or through family/individual plans. Families with an HMO should inquire of their insurance if the coverage extends to the TCU doctors/pharmacy. International students are automatically enrolled in and REQUIRED to carry the TCU Aetna Student Insurance. For questions concerning international student insurance enrollment issues please contact the office of International Student Services.