Health Services FAQs

Student Health Services (SHS) is centrally located in a modular adjacent to Parking Garage 2. We are open from 8:15am - 4:45pm, Monday thru Thursday, and 9:00am - 4:45pm on Fridays.

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Students may receive free health advice from an offsite after hours nursing service by calling the main Student Health Services telephone number: 239-590-7966

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Visits are free but there are nominal charges (cost recovery) for medications, labs, and vaccines. We accept Eagle Dollars, Apple Pay, debit, and all major credit cards.

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Yes, we provide women’s health services including well exam visits, contraception, pap smears, and testing & treatment for sexually transmitted infections.

 No, we do not have specialists (dermatology, orthopedics, ophthalmology, etc.) We provide primary care evaluation (family doctor) and refer to specialists as needed.

We do not fill outside prescriptions. However, prescription medications (antibiotics, birth control, asthma inhalers) ordered by our providers, may be purchased at Student Health Services for reduced prices. We also provide limited quantities of over the counter medications for no charge (Tylenol, cough drops, etc.). Prescriptions written by Student Health Services providers can be filled at Student Health Services or local pharmacies.

No. Students can request a “walk out statement” that provides proof of the visit.  Students who are ill (and contagious) should not attend class. Students are encouraged to discuss absences with their Professor or Academic Advisor.

No. However, visits are free and medications and labs are very reasonably priced.

No, FGCU does not maintain a domestic insurance plan for students. Learn about Student Health's insurance and billing information.

No, but we can order appropriate X-rays, CTs, or MRIs. We offer negotiated reduced fees for students without insurance.

Appointments are required to be seen by our providers. However, when students call or come in to make an appointment we are usually able to offer them a same day appointment. 

We are only able to provide your medical information to your parents with your written consent.