Appointments

There are two ways to schedule an appointment—online using Patient Portal or by calling 319-273-2009, option #2.

If you are not currently established with one of our mental health providers at this clinic and need to make an appointment please call 319-273-2009, option #2.

You must be a currently enrolled student to schedule an appointment, click on the link to the Patient Portal below and login using your Cat ID and passphrase. Once you are in the patient portal, select New Appointment from the dashboard.

Please remember to arrive 10-15 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time. You will need to stop at the front desk to start your check-in process.

The Student Health Clinic functions as a general medical clinic and provides evaluation and treatment for a wide variety of health concerns. Routine health exams, illness or injury evaluations, mental health services and coordination of care for chronic medical issues are some of the services offered.

Schedule Your Appointment Using Patient Portal

Appointment Information

To schedule a medical appointment, use Patient Portal and login using your CatID and passphrase. Once you are in the patient portal, select New Appointment from the dashboard.

If you need to schedule any of the following appointments, please contact our office directly at 319-273-2009, option #2, as these can not be scheduled online. Please remember to arrive 10-15 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time. You will need to stop at the front desk to start your check-in process.

Initial Mental health visit-if you have never seen our provider
Urinary tract infection
Allergy shot
Depo shot
Sexually transmitted infection testing
Immunizations
Yearly gyn exam
Nexplanon insertion/removal

Students need to call to cancel their appointment as there a no-show fee that will be billed if there is no notification of cancellation.

There may be an opportunity to schedule the same day appointment for medical care of your contact with the SHC if physicians are not already booked.

Please note: Emails cannot be used to make an appointment, cancel an appointment or answer medical questions.

Upon arrival of your scheduled appointment, please use one of the self check-in stations to register. If you need to update your insurance information, check in with the receptionist at the front desk who will assist you in making the necessary changes.

To be prepared for your visit to the Student Health Clinic you should:

Bring your health and pharmacy insurance cards.
Know all medications & doses you are currently taking.
Know your medication allergies and sensitivities.

Eligibility & Requirements

All registered University of Northern Iowa students and those who meet the below criteria are eligible to use our services. We encourage you to schedule an appointment by calling 319-273-2009. We are located on West 23rd Street next to the Schindler Education Center.

You are eligible to use the Student Health Clinic if you meet any of the following criteria:

Registered UNI student taking one or more hours per semester

Registered UNI student taking less than one hour per semester (ex: Continuous Registration) who voluntarily pay the student health fee

Faculty/staff may use our services for travel consultations. A charge will be assessed for the office visit and administered vaccinations

To be prepared for your visit to the Student Health Clinic, you should:

Bring your health and pharmacy insurance cards
Know all medications & doses you are currently taking
Know your medication allergies and sensitivities

Health Requirements

MMR Requirement

Immunization to measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) is a requirement for all students who attend UNI. To comply with this requirement all students must provide records documenting proof of TWO measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccinations. Please note all the immunization dates must include month, day and year.

Students who meet the following requirements are not required to provide immunization documentation:

Students born before January 1, 1957

Students enrolled in online or distance learning courses only. Should students seek to enroll in an on-campus course, they must comply with the immunization requirements.

Military exemption, the student must provide a copy of their military ID or copy of their DD 214 papers.

We request that you submit your immunization records as soon as possible. This documentation is mandatory for all new students and must be on file and in compliance by the tenth day of the first term enrolled at UNI. If students are not in compliance, a $30 late fee will be assessed and a hold will be placed on the students' accounts preventing them from registering for the following semester.

For medical or religious exemption from the University of Northern Iowa immunization requirements please refer to the Iowa Department of Public Health Immunization Requirements webpage.

Meningococcal Vaccine

We also collect information on vaccinations for meningococcal disease. We strongly recommend that students receive the meningococcal vaccine. You can visit the CDC’s website, for more information about the vaccine.

If a student chooses not to receive the meningococcal vaccine, please complete and sign the UNI Health Requirements Information Form and send along with a copy of the student’s immunization record.

Please mail or fax the documentation to:

UNI Student Health Clinic
Attn: Immunization Office
Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0221

Fax: (319) 273-7030

Email: immunizations@uni.edu

If you would like additional information regarding either vaccine, please feel free to contact the UNI Student Health Clinic at (319) 273-2009 and/or your personal physician.

When submitting your immunization information please include:

Student’s Name
Student’s UNI ID Number

International Student Requirements

International Travel Requirements: COVID-19

The University of Northern Iowa requires that all international students traveling from outside of the US follow the International Travel Requirement Guidelines when arriving on-campus.

International Student Health Insurance

The University of Northern Iowa requires that all International students participate in a qualifying health insurance plan.

International Student Health Requirements

Print and complete listed immunization record for international students. These forms will be required as a part of a mandatory completed health screening during the orientation session.

Health Requirements - English (pdf)
Health Requirements - Arabic (pdf)
Health Requirements - Chinese (pdf)
Health Requirements - French (pdf)
Health Requirements - Japanese (pdf)
Health Requirements - Korean (pdf)
Health Requirements - Portuguese (pdf)
Health Requirements - Spanish (pdf)
Health Requirements - Turkish (pdf)