Student Health

Student Health is a campus health clinic that offers medical care to UNK students.

Students taking on-campus credit hours automatically pay the Student Health & Counseling Fee for services.  Students enrolled in online credit hours can opt in for services by paying the semester Student Health & Counseling Fee.

What kind of health care is offered?

  • Evaluation for a wide variety of health issues.
  • Vaccinations and medications.
  • Simple procedures, such as treatment of warts or removal of ingrown toenails. 
  • Physicals for sports, surgery, or study abroad.
  • Basic laboratory services.

What to expect when visiting Student Health this year:

Appointments

  • In-person and telehealth services are available. Call 308-865-8218 to schedule an appointment to ensure you will be seen in a timely manner.
  • Walk-ins are welcome. However, please note that scheduled appointments are preferred and given priority. If all appointments are booked and there are several walk-ins in line ahead, immediate availability is not guaranteed. 
  • Bring your UNK ID
  • Have a form of payment (cash, credit/debit card) if you should incur a nominal fee.
  • Bring your insurance card (in case you need lab services)

Forms: Arrive 15 minutes early to give you time to complete necessary forms.

Respiratory Illness

We offer the following tests in house: 

  • PCR Test: Screens for Influenza A, Influenza B, COVID-19, and RSV, priced at $75.
  • Rapid COVID Antigen Test: Available for $15.
  • Rapid Influenza A+B Test: Available for $20.

We also offer the option to send out tests for a variety of respiratory bacterial and viral infections through our lab service (at the discretion of the provider). If you choose to proceed with this, please note that you will be responsible for any associated costs. For those with insurance, we will include a copy of your insurance information with your lab submission. Please note we cannot guarantee which specific costs will be covered, the lab will bill your insurance and work with you on any associated costs.

We process insurance claims for United Healthcare Student Resources (UHCSR) policy holders. Fees are covered at 100% for students with the UHCSR student insurance plan offered by UNK.