The University of Maryland University Health Center is located on campus and provides comprehensive clinical services.
Immunizations
The University of Maryland requires all students to complete the University Health Center Immunization Record Form and submit proof of immunizations in order to attend the University of Maryland and register for classes. Spring 2024 incoming students may submit information online. To review all required information and download the Immunization Record Form, please visit: https://health.umd.edu/medical-behavioral-health/immunizations.
Additional information for new students is found at: https://health.umd.edu/newandtransfer.
All general questions concerning the immunization requirement should be addressed to the Health Center Immunization Office at: health@umd.edu
The Health Center cannot accept any documents that are sent to the Health Center via email. Students who have trouble uploading the form may fax the completed Immunization Record form to the Immunization Clinic at 301.314.5234.
COVID-19 Guidance
The University of Maryland has centralized its COVID-19 guidance at https://umd.edu/4maryland.
Health Insurance
The Graduate School's Health Insurance for Graduate Students policy requires that all students enrolled full-time in a Master’s program at the College Park campus must have health insurance coverage.
Students awarded a graduate assistantship position DO NOT need to purchase student health insurance on their own. Health insurance information for graduate assistants will be reviewed and forms will be completed with Smith School Human Resources staff. Students holding a graduate assistantship can choose to 1) enroll in a Maryland State Employee Health Insurance Plan, included in the benefits for the assistantship 2) enroll in the University’s Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP), or 3) enroll in an external plan.
Students not holding a graduate assistantship can choose to 1) enroll in the University’s Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) or 2) enroll in an external plan.
Students should bring their health insurance information to any Health Center appointments.