New, Online and Graduating Students
Welcome to Mason, we are so glad that you are here! We offer a few suggestions to help your transition to Mason, whether you are an incoming freshman, transfer or graduate student.
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New Student Tips
Confidentiality: Care at Student Health is confidential.
Long-term or Chronic Health Concerns: If you see a healthcare provider for an ongoing health concern, please schedule an appointment with one of our Student Health Services providers to see how we can help you stay healthy at Mason.
Immunizations: Submit your complete Immunization Record Form by the deadline. This is required for all newly admitted students.
Health Insurance: Carry your health insurance card and understand how your insurance plan works.
- You do not need health insurance to be seen at Student Health Services.
- We do not bill insurance at Student Health, but you may want to use it for lab work or at another healthcare facility.
- If you need health insurance, you may purchase the student health insurance plan.
Medications: Bring your medications and prescriptions. Know the names of your medicines and understand what each of your medications are for. Have a plan for refills before you run out.
Well-being: Student Health can help you learn how to manage your health care and discuss healthy choices.
Glasses: Do not forget your glasses or contact lenses.
Allergy Clinic: If you currently receive allergy shots, you may be able to continue this service at the Fairfax clinic.
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Online Education Students
Student Health offers resources to assist those students studying online or at a distance.
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Resources for Online Students
Student Health At-a-Distance: You may call Student Health (703-993-2831) to speak with a nurse about health concerns. Student Health Services also offers an after-hours advice nurse service to students. Notice: The after-hours nurse service is provided by a third-party, not by the George Mason Student Health Services. Student Health is not responsible for the advice given by the nurse advice service.
Student Health Services: When you do plan to be on-campus, you can utilize clinic services. Check our locations and hours of operation. There is no charge to be seen by a provider. There are fees for supplies, immunizations, labs, tests, and some services. Video telehealth appointments are available to students in Virginia.
Immunizations: For assistance with the Mason Immunization Record Form, review the 5 steps to submit the form and frequently asked questions, including “What if I am a fully online student?”, on the website. Contact the Immunization Office with questions.
University Student Health Insurance: Eligible students are able to enroll in the Student Health Insurance Plan during Open Enrollment periods. Students enrolled in the plan can also enroll eligible dependents. The plan provides coverage options anywhere in the U.S. Contact the Insurance Office with questions.
Online Resources: Take advantage of the many resources we have on our website including:
- Online or phone help to quit smoking or tobacco
- Insurance information
- UpToDate® – get online answers to medical questions and health information
- Off Campus health care resources
- Health Education topics
Graduating Students
Congratulations to all Mason Graduates! Please take the time to review this important information about your health care before you graduate.
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Checklist for Graduating Students
Student Health Services: You may continue to receive health care from your provider at Student Health Services until the end of the month in which you graduate.
Immunization Record: Download a copy of your immunization record from the Patient Portal. This is an important part of your medical record. You may need to show proof of immunization if you plan to enter a graduate program.
Medical records: Request a copy of your Student Health Medical Records to take to your new healthcare provider. Print your immunization records from the patient portal.
Prescriptions: Request copies of your current prescriptions or make requests for any refills before graduation. This includes birth control (contraceptive) prescriptions.
Long-term or Chronic Health Concerns: Student Health Services can provide referrals for primary care or specialists in the local area to provide health care after you graduate.
Traveling Abroad: If you are traveling out of the U.S., make an appointment with our Travel Clinic before you graduate and before your trip.
Allergy Shots: You may receive allergy shots until the end of the month in which you graduate. After your final injections at Student Health please pick-up your serum and make arrangements for continued care.
University Student Health Insurance: If you are currently on the university Student Health Insurance, your insurance will terminate by the end of the health insurance term. To find a doctor near you who accepts the insurance, use the Doctor Finder tool.
Health Insurance: Explore resources for health insurance coverage that best suits your needs.
- HEALTH EDUCATION
- Health Promotion
- Advance Directives
- Birth Control
- Cold and Flu
- COVID-19 – cdc.gov
- Dental Care
- Eating Well
- Exercise
- HPV Vaccine
- Internet Addiction
- Monkeypox – cdc.gov
- New, Online and Graduating Students
- Off Campus Resources
- Pharmacies and Prescriptions
- Pregnancy
- Sexual Health
- Sexually Transmitted Infections
- Sleep