Health Care Issues  

Student Health Insurance

Wright State University policy requires all international students to purchase the University Student Health Insurance Plan. Waivers will be approved only for students who have U.S. based insurance coverage through employer of a spouse or parent.

All students, including international students, may receive treatment for minor ailments at the Student Health Services office on campus. Depending on the nature of the illness or injury, the physician may recommend hospital care, which can be costly. To help cover hospital expenses, a Student Health Insurance Plan is offered by Wright State University at competitive rates.

Compulsory Health Screening

Wright State University requires that all students new to the University have a health screening at the Student Health Center. All new students are sent a Medical History Form (red). It contains an immunization record sheet that must be completed, signed and sealed by a medical official. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT! Failure to complete the immunization record may result in expensive vaccinations that you will have to pay for. Failure to complete the evaluation upon arrival will result in cancellation of your classes for the following quarter. If your classes are canceled, you will be in violation of your student status.

Student Health Services

If you have a health question or problem and you need help from Monday to Friday between 9.00 am to 5.00 pm, you need to go to Student Health Services, room 118 Frederick A. White Center (775-2552). The doctors at the Frederick A. Center are the same faculty who teach and train doctors at Wright State University School of Medicine. From sore throats to sprained ankles, University physicians and nurses are there for you.

You can receive personalized attention at the Frederick A. White Center. You will have the opportunity to choose the primary care physician right for you. Services provided include primary care services, gynecology, mental health services, preventive health care, health education, wellness promotion, and dermatology. Additional special services include a nearby pharmacy, x-ray, and laboratory services.

The Campus Health Center is open daily during the week for your convenience. Appointments are required. There are other places "on call" 24 hours a day to advise you, should you have an emergency when the Campus Health Center is closed. In case of an emergency please visit or call one the following Emergency Rooms at:

Doctor's Urgent Care Office 2131 Gateway Drive, Fairborn OH 45324, (937) 873-9500
GMH Urgent Care 3371 Kemp Road (at North Fairfield Rd), Beavercreek, OH 45432, (937) 320-3600
Greene Memorial Hospital 1141 N. Monroe Dr. Xenia (937) 429-3200
Miami Valley Hospital One Wyoming Street Dayton, Ohio 45409 (937) 208-2444
Miami Valley Urgent Care 1010 Woodman Dr (937) 252-9900