APPOINTMENTS AND BILLING
The Student Health Center is a primary care clinic offering services frequently needed by college students. Learn how to schedule an appointment and understand any bill that you may receive.
HOW DO I SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT?
Nurse Practitioner Appointments
Nurse practitioners are licensed healthcare providers who can prescribe medication, examine patients, diagnose illness, and provide treatment. More information on nurse practitioners.
All visits are by appointment, but we do reserve same day appointment for urgent medical needs. You may schedule by calling the clinic at 1-206-296-6300.
Appointments are primarily in person at the clinic. Virtual visits are possible for some appointment types - call the SHC for more information if this appointment type is wanted.
Vaccine/Lab Visits
These appointments are usually with a medical assistants work alongside the nurse practitioners in the SHC. More information on medical assistants.
These appointments are for certain vaccines, TB screens, blood tests for CON/DUS, or if directed by your nurse practitioner. This will not be a nurse practitioner visit. To schedule an appointment, call the SHC at 1-206-296-6300
If you need labs done that were ordered by an outside provider, we recommend going directly to a lab such as Labcorp. Nearby locations include:
- Nordstom Medical Tower, 1229 Madison St, 6th floor, #610, Seattle, WA 98104 (near Swedish First Hill). Schedule an appt now.
- James Tower, 550 17th Ave, 2nd floor, #200, Seattle, WA 98122 (near Swedish Cherry Hill). Schedule an appt now.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT
Arrive on time whether it's in person or via Zoom with forms complete. It is very important that each patient arrives at their scheduled time with their patient portal forms completed. If you are late you may need to be rescheduled.
Insurance card
Enter your insurance information on the patient portal. Upload a copy of the front and back of your insurance card (If you cannot find your insurance name, call the SHC and we will help). It is still a good idea to bring your insurance card with you to every appointment. If you do not have insurance, you are still able to utilize the Health Center services. Please let the receptionist know when you schedule your appointment if you do not have health insurance.
All students pay a $5 flat visit fee to see a nurse practitioner. There is not an administrative fee charged to for a Vaccine/Lab only appt. You may have additional costs depending on the services received - you will be informed of the cost prior to the service being provided.
If you are unable to make it to your scheduled appointment, we require 4 hours’ notice due to the high demand for appointments. If you miss your appointment or don't give appropriate notification it will be considered a Missed Appointment which carries a $20 charge. You have the option of cancelling your appointment on the patient portal as long as it's more than 4 hours before your appointment.
To complete your forms, you will log onto the Patient Medical Portal using your SU email username and password.
On the home page you will see your appointment and a green Forms button. Click on the green button to access the forms required for your upcoming appointment. You can also click on Forms which will show the required forms for the appointment.
In-Clinic: Check in at the front desk of the Student Health Center
Virtual/Telehealth: You will need to check in through your patient portal. For detailed information and screen shots on how to use mobile check in please see:
Mobile Check-in for Virtual/Telehealth Visits
Due to the various types of insurance plans and companies our students have, the SHC does not submit claims to any insurance company except the student health insurance plan through Aetna Student Health.
Your medical insurance can be billed by LabCorp for any labs done in the SHC.
Health Visit Costs
All students pay a $5 flat visit fee for appointments with a Nurse Practitioner. Some medical services carry an additional charge.
Services with Additional Cost
The student health insurance plan can be billed for all fees except the $5 administrative visit fee (this is only for medical services listed on the fee sheet)
No other insurance companies can be billed for these fees.
Please view the chart below for medical services with an additional cost at the SHC
Students will be responsible for the charges that are incurred during their visit. Payment is required at the time services are rendered. We accept cash, check, debit and credit card. No Campus Cards are accepted.
Services provided outside the Student Health Center are the responsibility of the student and their medical insurance (this includes laboratory testing done at LabCorp)
Medical Service | Fee |
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Administration | |
Admin of vaccine or medication | $10 |
Blood draw | $15 |
In House Labs | |
Fingerstick-blood glucose | $5 |
Pregnancy Test | $5 |
Urinalysis | $5 |
Rapid strep test | $10 |
Procedures | |
Drainage of infection/abscess | $20 |
Dressing change | $5 |
Ear wash | $15 |
ECG | $10 |
Wart treatment | $15 |
Suture removal | $10 |
IUD removal | $20 |
Supplies | |
Ace wrap | $5 |
Finger splint | $5 |
Wrist splint/brace | $20 |
Spica thumb brace | $20 |
Crutches | $20 |
Shoulder sling | $10 |
Knee immobilizer | $20 |
Patella stabilizer | $25 |
Walking Boot | $45 |
COVID rapid antigen test | $5 |
Vaccines and Medications | Fee |
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Flu | $25 |
Gardasil (HPV) | $320 |
Hepatitis B | $60 |
Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) | $100 |
Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (Tdap) | $45 |
Antibiotic - Ceftriaxone injection | $25 |
FAQ's about Eligibility, Costs, & Payments
Definitely! The Student Health Center is accessible to all students. The only exception is a benefits eligible employee who is also taking classes, they are unable to be seen at the SHC.
There is a $5.00 visit fee for students to see a Nurse Practitioner at the Seattle University Student Health Center. At most other medical clinics there is a flat office visit charge of around $100.00 that does not include medications, lab charges and exam charges.
Aside from the $5.00 visit fee, there may charges for tests, immunizations (including flu shots) and special surgical procedures. We try to keep our prices as low as possible so that all students can benefit from using the Health Center.
Cash, check, debit or credit card. Students must pay for services and tests at the time of their visit. Students may pay in person or can give their credit number over the phone. We are not able to accept the Campus card.
Even students with the Student Health Insurance Plan are responsible for the $5 visit fee. Other fees charged at the SHC will be billed to the student insurance.
Student Health Center
Bellarmine Hall #107
1111 E. Columbia St.
Seattle, WA 98122
Fax 1-206-296-6089