Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Call us at 706-507-8620 or email us at student_health_services@columbusstate.edu.
A phone triage nurse is available during business hours and your call will be returned as quickly as possible.
Main campus Clinic: The SHC is located in Tucker Hall on the west side of main campus.
Mailing address:
Student Health Center
Columbus State University
4225 University Avenue
Columbus, GA 31907-5645
Students can feel comfortable knowing the SHC adheres to a strict confidentiality policy. Student medical information is held in confidence and will not be released without the student's signed consent (PDF). A student's Health Center record is not part of the university's records.
Please see our Notice of Health Information Privacy Practices (PDF)
All incoming students must comply with the University System of Georgia and the Board of Regents' immunization requirements, which must be met before registration.
All students must provide documentation of mandatory immunization for measles, mumps, rubella (MMR); varicella; tetanus; and diphtheria. The Hepatitis B vaccine is also required for students who are 18 years of age or younger at the expected time of enrollment.
Download aCertificate of Immunization (PDF) (Must be completed and signed by a healthcare provider).
Yes. Even though the SHC will meet many student health care needs, it does not cover the cost of emergency or specialized care, hospitalization, out-patient diagnostic tests, and surgery. Services at the SHC will be provided to students regardless of their health insurance status.
Columbus State University offers a voluntary accident and illness policy to help cover these unexpected and potentially expensive costs. UnitedHealthcare is the administrator and underwriter for the USG Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) with United Healthcare.
For more information and online enrollment, visit https://www.uhcsr.com/columbusstate.
Documentation of a visit to the SHC is available the day of the visit. However, the documentation provided does not excuse the student from class.
Remember, class requirements and attendance are administrative concerns between a faculty member and student. We urge students to communicate with their professor prior to a SHC visit, whenever possible.
Personal Healthcare Kit
- Tylenol (acetaminophen), Motrin/Advil (ibuprofen), or Aleve (naproxen) NOT ASPIRIN – pain, fever, or inflammation
- Benadryl (diphenhydramine) – itching/rash/hives
- Claritin, Zyrtec, Allegra – daily allergy medication
- Multi-symptom cold medicine – cold/flu symptoms
- Mucus relief (guaifenesin) – chest congestion
- Sudafed – head congestion
- Antacid (TUMS) - heartburn
- Dramamine - nausea
- Vitamin supplements – boosts immune system
- Salt – warm, water gargles – sore throat
- Cough drops/peppermint – sore throat/cough
- Thermometer
- Vaseline
- Hydrocortisone Cream – itching/bug bite/rash
- Cold or heat pack – pain/swelling
- ACE Wrap – pain/swelling
- Band-Aids
- Tea bags – sore throat
- Ginger ale – upset stomach
- Gatorade/ Powerade - hydration
- Saltines Crackers – nausea/vomiting
- Disinfectant wipes
- Tissues
Other suggestions
- Inhaler/nebulizer - asthma
- Saline nose drops – stuffy nose
- Cool mist humidifier – head/chest congestion
- Heating pad – pain/inflammation
- Your prescription medication
- Lock box - secure prescription medications (ADHD/pain medications)