
Health Services
UArts Health Services is committed to providing care, treatment, and education to keep you healthy and happy.
Health Services
Health Services is here for you, and we are committed to the health and wellness of our students and community.
Now offering Online Appointment Booking
We are now offering online appointment booking for both Health Services and Physical Therapy.
Appointments can be booked via uartshealth.youcanbook.me.
Scroll below to find out more!
Office Visits
On-campus health services are provided Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the school year. Summer hours may vary, we recommend calling prior to visiting the office when classes are not in session. All current, matriculated students are welcome to use the Health Office regardless of insurance type. All medical issues are strictly confidential.
Health Services remains open for walk-in visits from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, appointments are required at all other times.
Services available to students include the following:
- Evaluation and treatment of minor illnesses and injuries
- Feminine products, male and female condoms, band-aids, throat lozenges, OTC medication, etc.
- Flu shots begin in October each year
- Pamphlets and handouts on a variety of health-related subjects
- Resources for Community Health
When a student has been triaged in the health office and it is determined that further evaluation is needed, referrals are made free of charge to Vybe Urgent Care.
A physical therapist is on campus Monday, Wednesday and Thursday in the Terra Building, suite 401, by appointment only. For questions please email healthservices@uarts.edu.
UArts Sick Note Policy
Please note that the Health Service does not issue sick or excuse notes for classes or work missed due to illness or injury. However, if a student has official medical documentation supporting time missed due to illness or injury, they should submit this directly to the Health Services (Student Center, RM 306) to be kept on file.
The number of allowable absences is determined at the discretion of the faculty, however, with documentation on file in Health Services, Health Services staff can confirm that the time missed was due to medical reasons.
For privacy reasons, students should submit documentation directly to Health Services, and not to their faculty.
Notification for long-term absences due to illness/injury are reviewed by the Director for Health Services and the Director for Educational Accessibility.
Health Insurance
2023-2024 Academic Year
The next enrollment period for health insurance is for the 2023 Fall Semester. Students can opt into the school-sponsored insurance plan from April 3 to August 1, 2023. To receive coverage by the earliest possible date, students should opt-in by the recommended deadline of August 1, 2023. Students can opt-in by accessing the Online Insurance Form beginning April 3rd or emailing healthservices@uarts.edu.
The insurance plan is Aetna, and the cost for the 23/24 Academic year is $4,861. In order to be eligible, students must be enrolled in six or more credits. For details about the plan, visit uarts.myahpcare.com.
All students must access the Online Insurance Form to either opt into or provide proof of personal insurance.
Note: The school insurance cost is automatically added to each student’s bill until they provide proof of personal insurance using the Online Insurance Form. To have insurance coverage for the fall semester, this must be done no later than 08/01/2023. The cost for the academic year is $4,861.
For more information on the school-sponsored insurance plan, please visit http://uarts.myahpcare.com/ or click here.
It is a University of the Arts policy that all full-time, matriculated students taking 6 or more credits in the Fall/Spring carry health insurance with major medical coverage and submit proof of this coverage via online form.
Deadlines for the 2023/2024 Academic Year:
August 1, 2023: We strongly recommend that students complete the online insurance form by this date to ensure coverage begins on 08/15/2023.
September 22, 2023: The absolute last day to complete the Online Insurance Form (including waiving the school insurance fee) or to make changes to your preference.
Following 09/22/23 eligible students who have not submitted proof of insurance will be enrolled in the school plan and responsible for the insurance fee: no exceptions, credits or refunds will be honored beyond this date.
Waiving the Insurance Fee:
Students submit proof of personal insurance online via this Google Form in order to remove the insurance cost from their billing statement.
The entire process takes only a few minutes and the student will need a copy of their insurance card. Afterward, the student will receive a confirmation email in their UArts email account. Once the waiver is completed Student Financial Services (SFS) will issue an updated billing statement in 1-2 weeks. For billing questions please contact SFS at finaid@uarts.edu or 215.717.6150.
We encourage all students who enroll in a personal insurance plan to find out if their insurance is accepted in the Philadelphia area: Please refer to the website for your personal insurance company. Most will have a “Find a Provider” or “Search for a Provider” tool available which will show a list of eligible resources in a given area. The zip code for UArts is 19102.
2023/2024 Plan Information:
Please note that the school plan for the 2023/2024 year will be Aetna, the same as the previous year. Insurance cards are digital and information on accessing your digital card will be emailed to your UArts account shortly after enrolling.
For more information on the insurance plan, click here for a benefits brochure from our insurance provider.
Insurance Company: Aetna
Cost: $4,861 for the academic year. Note: The fee is added to the student billing statement.
Coverage Start/End Dates: Academic Year Coverage is from 08/15/23* until 8/14/24 (*students must opt-in by 08/01 to begin coverage by this date)
Coverage Details: To learn more about what is covered under the policy please visit uarts.myahpcare.com. Specifically, under the “Benefits” tab view the plan summary and brochure.
If you have questions regarding health insurance please contact Health Services at healthservices@uarts.edu or 215.717.6652. Questions regarding University billing may be directed to Student Financial Services at finaid@uarts.edu or 215.717.6170.
Finding Your Own Health Insurance
If you would like to obtain your own health insurance but don't know where to start, here are some resources to help you find coverage!
- Check out HealthCare.gov ("Obamacare") for government-sponsored health insurance.
- State-by-state insurance
- Google Search "Medicaid [your state]"
- Make sure you search Medicaid and not Medicare as Medicare is for individuals 65+
- Google search "individual health insurance [your state]"
- Google Search "Medicaid [your state]"
If you would like to find insurance through a private provider, make sure to do your research and make sure you're getting the coverage that suits you best!
Students with UArts Health Insurance
Students who have opted into the UArts Health Insurance should do the following in order to get the most out of your insurance coverage. Use this information to learn about your benefits, keep updated on your claims, find providers, and more!
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Access Your Digital Insurance Card
a. Go to www.aetnastudenthealth.com
b. Select "University of the Arts" from the drop-down menu and click on “View Your School”
c. Select the “Get Your ID Card”link
d. Enter your school issued student ID numbers/Date of birth and click “Submit”
e. Select your ID card to display it on the screen
f. Take a screenshot to save it to your phone or select "Print your ID card" -
Register on the Aetna Member Portal
a. Go to www.aetnastudenthealth.com and select "Aetna Member Portal"
b. Register with the information on your new insurance card -
Download the Aetna App
a. Download the Aetna app from the App or Google Play store or text "STUDENT" to 90156 for a link to download
b. Log in with username and password from previous step
For more help with accessing your information, please reach out to Health Services or the Aetna Support Team.
Local Resources
Philadelphia is home to a wide array of resources, facilities and specialists. Part of our goal is to highlight notable wellness-related resources in the immediate area. If you are looking for a specific recommendation and do not see it on the list simply contact our office so that we may be of further assistance.
University Health Services staff may assess students in-office and decide that a referral to an outside resource is necessary.
Affiliated Physician's Offices
Thomas Jefferson Family and Community Medicine Associates (JFMA) located at 833 Chestnut St., Suite 301. The office is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The JFMA on-call doctor is available 24 hours a day at 215-955-7190.
Services are offered free of charge by JFMA with a referral from the Student Health Services. Students must be seen by a nurse in Student Health Services and obtain a referral slip in order for the co-pay cost to be waived. Students should bring the referral form, a student ID, and their insurance card (in case a prescription is provided) at the time of their appointment.
Local Emergency Departments
In the case of a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
Name |
Location and Contact |
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital |
132 S. 10th Street (215) 955-6840 |
Penn Emergency Medicine Pennsylvania Hospital |
800 Spruce Street (215) 316-5151 |
UPenn Emergency Room University of Pennsylvania Hospital |
3400 Spruce Street (215) 662-6698 |
Methodist Hospital Emergency Thomas Jefferson Health |
2301 S. Broad Street (215) 955-6000 |
Temple Hospital Emergency Temple University Hospital |
3401 N. Broad Street (215) 707-3467 |
Wills Eye Emergency Room Eye Emergencies Only |
900 Walnut Street (215) 530-8080 |
Urgent Cares/Clinics
Urgent Care Centers treat acute (non-life threatening) illnesses and injuries.
Services may include lab work, physicals, x-rays, etc.
Referrals to an Emergency Department or PCP are common.
Name |
Location and Contact |
Hours |
Vybe Urgent Care *For more locations, visit the Vybe website |
Center City South Philadelphia |
All Locations Monday-Friday Saturday-Sunday |
CVS Minute Clinic |
1500 Spruce Street (866) 389-2727 Located in the rear of CVS |
Monday-Friday Saturday Sunday |
myDoc Urgent Care *For more locations, visit the myDoc website |
1420 Locust Street (215) 800-1909 |
Monday-Saturday Sunday |
Jefferson Urgent Care |
Rittenhouse Washington Square |
All Locations Monday-Friday Saturday-Sunday |
Y-HEP Young Adult Health Center |
1207 Chestnut Street (215) 344-1632 |
Monday-Friday Appointment Necessary |
Dentists
Most dentists are based off of your insurance. If you are from out-of-state, make sure to find a dentist in the Philadelphia area.You can also find an insurance approved physician but visiting your Insurance Company’s website, most have a “search for a doctor” feature or tab. If you need additional help, websites like ZocDoc can be very helpful.
Name |
Location and Contact |
Hours |
Afton Family Dental |
1815 S Broad St. (215) 462-6229 www.zdental.net/afton-family-dental |
Monday 9:30a-6:30p Tuesday-Wednesday 10:00a-2:00p Thursday 9:00a–6:30p Friday-Sunday Closed |
Jefferson Dental Associates |
834 Chestnut Street (215) 955-6666 www.jeffdent.net |
Monday-Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Saturday-Sunday Closed |
Philadelphia Dentistry |
1601 Walnut Street (215) 458-2300 www.phillydentistry.com/center-city-dentist |
Monday-Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 1:00 pm Saturday-Sunday Closed |
Emergency Dentist |
220 S 16th Street (215) 545-5455 emergencydentist247.com |
Open 24/7 |
Dental Solutions |
201 S 13th Street (215) 941-5634
|
Monday, Thursday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Tuesday, Wednesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 2:00 pm |
William Dodd, DDS |
1608 Walnut Street #1601 (215) 985-1722 |
Call for availability |
Center City Emergency Dentist |
1429 Walnut Street (215) 545-2600 www.centercityemergencydentists.com
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Monday-Tuesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Wednesday-Friday 9:00 am - 8:00 pm Saturday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Sunday 8:00 am - 1:00 pm |
Penn DDS School |
40th and Spruce Streets (215) 898-8961 penndentalmedicine.org |
Call at 8 a.m. to schedule an appointment for the following day Let them know you are a UArts student and bring your UArts ID |
Temple DDS School |
3223 N. Broad Street (215) 707-2900 dentistry.temple.edu/patient-care |
Call for availability or make an appointment online. |
Smile Team |
1500 JFK Blvd (215) 709-0001
|
Monday - Friday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Saturday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm |
Dentistry for Life |
1601 Walnut St (267) 710-8836
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Monday - Thursday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Friday 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Saturday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Sunday 8:00 am - 2:00 pm |
Pharmacies
There are hundreds of pharmacies around the city, these are a few locations around our campus area that might be convenient for you!
Name |
Locations, Contact, and Hours |
CVS Pharmacy |
1500 Spruce Street (215) 790-3290 8:00a-9:00p 1826 Chestnut Street (215) 972-0909 8:00a-9:00p 1046 Market Street (215) 592-1543 8:00a-8:00p |
Rite Aid |
1008 Market Street (215) 351-5314 7:00a-10:00p 810 S. Broad Street (215) 985-0113 8:00a-10:00p |
Walgreens |
1101 Locust Street (215) 629-5690 9:00a-9:00p 1800 South Street (267) 273-7585 9:00a-9:00p |
Jefferson Pharmacy |
833 Chestnut Street (215) 955-4400 8:30-5:30 (M-Fri) |
If you need to see a specialist, the Health Services can provide you with a list of practitioners near the University's campus.
New Students
Welcome to UArts! We look forward to keeping you happy and healthy.
Before we can welcome you on campus, there are a few requirements you must complete!
Student Health Forms
The Student Health Form is the most important document for our office, and therefore are required for all active students.
- All students new to UArts are required to complete and submit these documents by August 1 for fall enrollment or January 1 for spring enrollment.
- Since portions of the form require information from your physician, including a physical examination and immunization records, we encourage you to keep the deadlines in mind when scheduling your appointments. Read more about our immunization policy.
- Students are required to complete and submit every page of the form.
Student Health Form (including immunizations) should be scanned and emailed as a single PDF to healthservices@uarts.edu. Click here for instructions on how to scan your forms. If you are experiencing an issue in completing the health form please reach out to our office.
Plan ahead: During the summer months it can be difficult to get a timely appointment with your physician due to the increased demand of back to school check-ups but you'll need one in order to complete your required Student Health Form.
If you are being treated for any long term medical or psychological conditions that require regular provider visits and you will be away from home, we suggest that prior to the start of school, you make connections with providers near UArts who accept your health insurance. Please reach out to Health Services or Counseling for a list of recommended providers.
If you are on a monthly medication regimen and require refills and/or continual evaluations, please make prior arrangements with providers in the Philadelphia area who accept your health insurance.
Submitting Materials
The Student Health Form can be submitted in two ways:
- Email your forms as a single PDF to healthservices@uarts.edu
Forms must be scanned. No photos or .jpegs will be accepted.
Don't know how to scan or submit in this format? Click here for instructions!
- Mail your forms to our office*
The University of the Arts
Attn: Health Services
320 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Tip: If sending the original, we recommend making a hard copy to keep as a back-up.
*If mailing, please only send documents intended for Health Services to the address above. Documents meant for other offices should not be included in the same envelope.
Student Health Insurance
Please reference the "Health Insurance" section above for more information on the University's Health Insurance requirements.
FAQ
Click and explore some frequently asked questions about Health Services.
Have a question that isn't asked or answered below? Contact Health Services for help!
healthservices@uarts.edu
phone: 215-717-6652
Find Student Health Documents here.
NEW STUDENTS MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:
Health Information Form
(Note: a portion of the form needs to be completed by your physician. Please schedule your appointment sooner rather than later to ensure you can be seen in a timely fashion).
Immunization Records (to be submitted with Health Information Form). In the event of an outbreak, students without immunization documentation on file may be required to leave campus for a period of time based on the recommendation of the CDC and the Philadelphia Department of Public Health.
Online Health Insurance Form*
(Note: full time students are required to fill out the online health insurance form each year)
RETURNING STUDENTS MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:
Online Health Insurance Form*
(Note: full time students are required to fill out the online health insurance form each year)
The office treats minor illnesses and injuries and refers students to other professionals within the local area when necessary. To complement our on-campus services, Vybe Urgent Care provides treatment of acute illnesses and injuries free of charge for all UArts students with a referral from our office.
During the school year, a physical therapist is on-site 3 days a week in Terra Hall, suite 401. Students can schedule an appointment online or by emailing phystherapist@uarts.edu.
Flu shots are available on a seasonal basis, beginning in October. Flu shots are free to UArts students and administered by a school nurse. There is a limited supply and flu shots are given on a first-come, first-served basis, so students interested in this service are encouraged to contact Health Services in October to inquire about availability or to check our Facebook and Instagram accounts for updates.
Health Services provides the following health items year-round;male and female condoms, feminine hygiene products, Band-Aids, throat lozenges and OTC medications. If you are a student looking for a local specialist, Health Services can provide a list of recommended local providers. Call us at 215-717-6652 or email healthservices@uarts.edu for assistance.
The Office of Health Services is located at 401 South Broad Street, UArts Student Center, suite 306. All current students with a valid student ID are able to access the building.
Office hours are Monday-Friday from 9 am to 5 pm.
Phone: 215-717-6652
Email: healthservices@uarts.edu
We do not have a fax machine. All documents, forms, or doctor's notes must be submitted via email or in person.
Students are encouraged to stop by the Health Office or book an appointment at uartshealth.youcanbook.me to meet with a nurse who can better determine what plan of care is best suitable. If an advanced practitioner is necessary, we can refer students to Vybe Urgent Care*, a local urgent care center, free of charge, with a referral from the health office.
*In order to take advantage of this partnership with Vybe, students must receive a referral from a UArts nurse before their visit to Vybe.
If Health Services is closed:
Residential students who are unwell and require immediate monitoring or medical attention, please notify your Resident Advisor who will assist you. For minor illnesses, we recommend visiting the Health Services during office hours. Commuter students who are unwell and require immediate monitoring or medical attention, please contact Public Safety at 215-717-6666 for assistance.
In the event of a non-emergency that takes place after hours or during the weekend, we encourage students to visit one of the following urgent care centers, based on their location:
VYBE Urgent Care (1420 Chestnut Street and 1217 S. Broad Street).
Visit their website for hours and information
myDoc Urgent Care (1420 Locust St).
Visit their website for hours and information.
In the event of a true emergency, call 911.
Students who use inhalers, epi-pens or similar must bring their own to school as the Health Services does not provide these items. We encourage students to carry one with them at all times and to keep a spare in their living space.
If you require routine medication, prescriptions or allergy shots, you must make arrangements before coming to school. For routine medications and prescriptions, contact your prescribing provider about filling your prescription while at UArts.
For students requiring allergy shots, we recommend setting up an allergist in the area prior to coming to UArts.
We are unable to administer any medication to students.
In accordance with the American College Health Associate guidelines, Health Services does not administer allergy injections. Should you require this service, especially on a routine basis, we recommend finding an allergy provider in the area prior to coming to UArts. To do this, you can ask your primary allergist for a recommendation, go to your insurance company’s website and use the “Find a Provider” tool (the school zip code is 19102) or call or email the Health Office for a list of local immunology offices at 215-717-6652 or healthservices@uarts.edu.
Health Services does not write or fill prescriptions. If you require these services for an existing diagnosis, please contact your primary care provider to make arrangements before coming to UArts.
Students with pre-existing medical conditions that require routine assessments are encouraged to find a doctor in Philadelphia. The best way to do this is ask your existing physician for a recommendation or go to your insurance company’s website and use the “Find a Provider” tool. The school zip code is 19102.
Flu shots are available on a seasonal basis, beginning in October. Flu shots are free to UArts students and administered by a school nurse. There is a limited supply given on a first-come, first-served basis, so students interested in this service are encouraged to contact Health Services in October to inquire about availability or to check our Facebook and Instagram accounts for updates.
UArts Health Services does not conduct tuberculosis (TB) testing on campus.
Visit your Primary Care Physician or a local Urgent Care facility to complete this testing.
The University of the Arts Health Services does not provide written excuses for students who miss class due to routine illnesses or injuries.
For minor/routine illnesses that result in absences, students should connect with their faculty as soon as possible about their absence and missing work. It is the student's responsibility to make up any missed work.
Medical documentation will be accepted for significant illness or injury and should be submitted directly to Health Services and the Office of Educational Accessibility (OEA).
See “Health Insurance” section of this page.
All full-time matriculated UArts students taking 6 or more credits are required to have health insurance and must confirm proof of personal health insurance or enroll in the school-sponsored plan by completing the online health form each year.
The fee for the school insurance is included on students’ billing statements. In order to remove this fee you must access the online health insurance form to opt out of the school insurance. After the end of registration we are unable to make changes to insurance information including the removal of the health insurance fee from a student’s bill. No exceptions can be made.
See “Health Insurance” section of this page.
After entering your information and clicking “submit,” you will be unable to access the form. If you need to make a change to recently submitted information, you must contact Health Services at 215-717-6652.
Changes to your submission can only be processed prior to the end of registration. After registration, all insurance submissions are considered final.
See “Health Insurance” section of this page.
If you have questions about the school-sponsored insurance including but not limited to: cost, coverage dates, the online health insurance form,please contact the Health Services at 215-717-6652 or healthservices@uarts.edu.
Visit aetnastudenthealth.com choose, "University of the Arts" and click on the “Find a Provider” link. This feature will allow you to see which providers in a specified area will accept Aetna insurance.
Note: if you are looking for services around UArts, the zip code for the school is 19102. Best practices is to always confirm that your insurance is accepted at the time you are booking your appointment.
Aetna uses digital ID cards. Once a student has opted into the plan, information on how to obtain a digital ID card will be sent to the student's UArts email address. If you are re-enrolling in the Aetna student health plan your insurance information will remain the same.
Students who wish to enroll in the insurance after registration has ended must apply on their own by filling out the Qualifying Events Form and submitting it directly to Academic Health Plans. To submit the form, you should mail it to the address provided on the form or you can fax it to 817-909-4701. The Qualifying Events Form can be found at uarts.myahpcare.com/enrollment.
Please note: The University does not process Qualifying Events Forms, they are processed through Academic Health Plans. Also, students who submit a Qualifying Events Form are responsible for paying the insurance fee directly to Academic Health Plans (further information can be found on the form) as opposed to having the fee included in the student’s billing statement.
If you have questions about information on the Qualifying Events Form, you can contact Academic Health Plans at 855-856-3141.
Need to visit?
Make an appointment here!Contact us!
Student Health Services is located in the Student Center, Room 306, on the corner of Broad and Pine Streets and is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
healthservices@uarts.edu
phone: 215-717-6652