Health Services

The Health Services Office, located in the Butler Building, provides primary healthcare and health education services tailored to the unique needs of college students. Services are available throughout the academic year to all students, both residential and commuter. Care is provided by a family nurse practitioner, a nurse director, and registered nurses, in collaboration with a medical doctor who is on site once a week during the academic year. All health center personnel adhere to a strict code of confidentiality in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Your student activity fee helps cover a variety of on-campus services, including Health Services. Each semester, this fee includes a credit toward the co-pay for medical visits. If healthcare costs exceed this amount, the remaining balance will be billed directly to the student.

Health Services uses a third-party billing agency to process insurance claims. Any deductibles are the responsibility of the insurance policyholder. Students must present a valid health insurance card at each visit. If the insurance is expired or invalid, the student will be billed for any services rendered.

Note: Any student who "no-shows" more than once for a scheduled appointment will incur a $25 charge, which will be added to their student account.

Immunizations Requirements

  • Proof of 2 MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
  • Proof of a Meningitis vaccine within 5 years of enrollment or signed waiver

Students will receive a letter outlining medical requirements in their admission packet or review medical requirements online.

Health Physical Examination

All students are required to submit proof of a physical examination conducted within 12 months prior to the start of the semester. The physical must be signed and dated by a physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner.

Deadlines

  • All forms must be submitted by July 31.
  • If an extension is needed, students must contact Health Services directly.
  • Per New York State public health laws and university policy, students who fail to submit the required forms by the first day of classes will have a block placed on their student account, preventing registration or schedule changes. Students may also be deregistered from classes, removed from campus housing, and prohibited from entering campus until their medical records are processed. This may affect financial aid eligibility.

Health Insurance

All students must maintain valid medical insurance and are required to submit a copy to Health Services for their file. It is strongly recommended that students carry a copy of their insurance card at all times.

All students are automatically enrolled in the University’s health insurance plan through United Healthcare. Students who do not need this coverage must submit a waiver to receive a refund. This is in addition to submitting a copy of the health insurance card to Health Services.

Scheduling Appointments

Appointments can be scheduled in person or by calling 716.286.8390. Walk-ins are accepted, but appointments are preferred. Medical emergencies are always prioritized. Students who are unable to walk due to illness may contact Campus Safety at 716.286.8111 for transportation to Health Services.

Office Hours (Academic Year):
Monday–Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (closed 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. for lunch)
Summer Hours:
Monday–Thursday: 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (closed 12:00 – 12:30 p.m. for lunch)
Friday: 7:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Medical Notes/Excuses

  • Medical excuses are issued at the discretion of the Health Services medical staff and only when deemed appropriate.
  • Students are encouraged to notify their professors of any absences in advance whenever possible. Excuses will not be provided for missed classes prior to a medical evaluation.
  • If a student is evaluated by an off-campus provider (e.g., urgent care, ER), it is the student's responsibility to obtain a medical note and submit it to their academic dean and professors.