Our Mission
Student Health Services exists to advance student development and academic success by providing personalized and evidence-based healthcare to Aggies.
Our Vision
To be our students’ first choice in healthcare and a nationally recognized leader in college health.
Meet the Staff
Frequently Asked Questions
On-campus students are assessed a health center fee each semester that gives them access to the discounted services offered at SHS. Minimal charges apply for services rendered at the health center. Additional information regarding charges/payments can be found here: https://shs.tamu.edu/charges/.
The current fee schedule is included below:
- Fall/Spring Semester: $75/semester
- 10-Week Summer Classes: $75
- Summer Sessions: $25/session
- *Summer Bridge Fee (criteria must be met): $25
*For students not enrolled in classes who are seeking to access services during the summer, a summer bridge fee may be assessed. Students must show they were enrolled during the most recent semester, and proof of enrollment must be provided for the upcoming fall semester. The summer bridge fee grants eligibility for utilizing SHS during the summer session currently in progress, and will expire at the end of that respective session.
SHS can file medical claims for charges incurred at SHS. SHS will file on most health plans but is not contracted or part of any health plan network. All charges not paid by a student’s health insurance will be transferred to their student account.
TAMU utilizes Academic Health Plans to oversee their student health insurance plan. For more information on the TAMU plans offered, please visit tamu.myahpcare.com or contact their office at (877) 624-7911. For specific plan or benefit questions, please email jennifer.koliba@ahpcare.com.
For additional information regarding TAMU Health Insurance, please visit the SHS Health Insurance webpage.
For a complete list of required immunizations, please visit the SHS Immunizations webpage.
SHS can treat students for short-term, acute illnesses and injuries with its staff physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants. Appropriate referrals are made as necessary.
After-hours telemedicine appointments are available Monday - Friday from 5pm-7pm for students who are physically located in the state of Texas. Students can schedule a telemedicine appointment using our Patient Portal.
For medical advice when SHS is closed, visit our Medical Emergencies and After Hours Care page for additional information.
If there is a medical emergency with a student, parents are usually notified by the TAMU Critical Incidence Response Team (CIRT) team. Please visit the CIRT Critical Incidence Response Team website for more information.
The preferred method is to have charges transferred to the student account and paid via the Howdy Portal. If a student has questions on using a Health Savings Account (HSA), please contact Patient Services at (979) 458-8310.
Patient Services is available to assist students and parents with questions about charge inquiries. As a reminder, a student’s medical information, including billing, is confidential and a release may be necessary for SHS to discuss specific information.
Students can receive a copy of their medical records by completing the Medical Records Release form. Please note that a processing fee may apply.
The university views class attendance as an individual student responsibility. Students who are requesting an excused absence are expected to uphold the Aggie Honor Code and Student Conduct Code (See Rule 24).
SHS medical clinicians follow Texas A&M University Student Rule 7, “Attendance”, regarding medically indicated absences from class.
Students may receive a confirmation of their visit after an appointment with one of the SHS clinicians. Granting an excused absence falls within the purview of, and at the sole discretion of, the faculty.
Our History
1876
The very first Health Center at Texas A&M functioned out of tents.Photo Shown: Original Main Building on campus.
1880
In the late 1880's, a one-story frame building was built to accommodate student health care services.Photo Shown: Historical photo of what is now Military Walk.
1896
In 1896, the Infirmary was built. This was the second building to host healthcare services. Its Victorian architecture was typical of the 1890's, with columns, ornate rails and a porch across the front.Photo courtesy of Cushing Memorial Library and Archives.
1916
In 1916, A&M's third health center was built.Photo courtesy of Cushing Memorial Library and Archives.