Health Services

General Health Information
General information regarding Bacterial Meningitis, Staph/MRSA Skin Infections and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and other health-related information is available to students through informational brochures and pamphlets in the Students Services Office and The University Health Clinic.

University Health Clinic - For Appointments Call   

    (903) 566-0278

The University Health Clinic is a a partnership between The University of Texas Health Center at Tyler (UTHCT) and The University of Texas at Tyler (UT Tyler). The University Health Clinic is dedicated to the highest quality treatment and care of the students, faculty, and staff of UT Tyler.

University Health Insurance
A student health insurance policy with medical, vision, and dental options is available to students at their own expense. An individual is eligible to purchase student health insurance if they are a registered fee-paying student at The University of Texas at Tyler and maintain enrollment through at least the 12th class day. Students may enroll annually or by semester. Students also have the option of enrolling their dependents in student health insurance. Students may enroll for student health insurance on line through the student insurance web page at www.studentresources.net or by telephoning the Customer Services Department at 800-767-0700. The Office of Student Services is The University of Texas at Tyler’s point of contact for other questions regarding student health insurance.

Medical Withdrawal Information
Withdrawal from the university for medical reasons may (a) be initiated at the request of a student or (b) be mandatory when the medical condition of the student has been determined to constitute a direct threat to the health and safety of the student or to individuals who come in contact with the student. Withdrawal for either reason must be approved by the dean or the dean’s designate.

Reduced Course Load
Course load reductions are always the prerogative of the academic dean; where medical or psychological reasons are given, the role of the dean or the dean’s designate is advisory only.

Urgent Care Services

• In case of an on campus medical emergency where life is threatened, 9-911 should be called.
• Students will bear the cost of any professional service or emergency treatment. In addition, the cost of hospitalization or treatment in the emergency room or as an outpatient is the responsibility of the student.