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Your Health and Financial Wellbeing

Healthcare at UVA and in the Charlottesville Community

Per guidance from the University of Virginia, all students that are charged the full comprehensive fees with their tuition are required to have health insurance coverage. Between 15 July and 29 August, students must either:

  • Enroll in the UVA Student Health Plan. 
  • Submit proof of current health insurance coverage that is comparable to the UVA Student Health Plan and thereby waive the student health insurance option.

The student health insurance plan is offered through United Healthcare. Coverage begins 1 August and runs through 31 July of the next year. The annual premium is around $4,000 for an individual student. Dependent coverage is also available to all eligible students that enroll in the student health plan during the time period above or with a qualifying life event such as marriage or birth. 

Students will also receive a notification in SIS (“to do”) regarding the health insurance requirement. Please note that you will be charged for United Student Health Insurance if you do not get a waiver. 

As an international student, you can learn about what it means to obtain comparable coverage, if you choose not to pursue the United Student Health Plan. All international students are required to maintain adequate health insurance for their spouse and all dependents throughout their presence in the U.S., while affiliated with UVA.

The student health and wellness building is located at 550 Brandon Ave. Appointments are open from 8 am to 5 pm during the school year, and 8 am to 4:30 pm during the summer. Please note the instructions for parking, taking the bus, or walking.

An FAQ for service charges can be found here. 

Please note that visiting an out-of-network provider may result in additional out-of-pocket costs.

Health Support for Low-Income Residents 

Emergency Departments

Urgent Care Centers

Students can use the Darden Outlook system to reserve these rooms, located before the restrooms in the Abbott Dining Space (select Wellness-Abbott1 or Wellness-Abbott2). A member of the Office of Student Affairs will approve your request if the space is available. Reservations are anonymous to other students. 

Darden partners with children are welcome to use the spaces as well. For any questions, please reach out to Katie Manning at [email protected].

There are a number of dental clinics that accept UVA student health care insurance. Additionally, the University of Virginia has a Department of Dentistry to which you can reach out for patient inquiries, requests for appointments, or consultations.

You actually have to register for and purchase a dental plan separately. You can learn more about the insured dental program by reviewing this resource provided by the Student Health and Wellness Center. 

Mental Health, Nutrition, and Accessibility

At Darden, we have two mental health professionals - Dr. Debbie Wilson and Karen Painter: To have a meeting with Dr. Wilson or Ms. Painter, either e-mail [email protected] with your availability or call the main CAPS line at +1-434-243-5150 and identify yourself as a Darden student wishing to schedule with Dr. Wilson or Ms. Painter.

Accessing Timely Care

TimelyCare: This is a free service – regardless of your insurance provider – is available for students both in crisis (24/7 care) as well as on-going needs (up to 12 sessions) with the latter having wait times of 24-48 hours. Three quick things:

  • Use your UVA (e.g. slw3n) e-mail address when logging in.
  • If you are trying to access Psychiatry, you’ll need a code that will be provided by either a TimelyCare or CAPS counselor after speaking with that person.
  • If you are having technical difficulties with the site or app, call +1-833-484-6359.

 

This room will be intended for students who are looking for a space to engage in personal prayer time and/or mindfulness. This room can be used as a space for students who are feeling anxiety/stress/in need of a private space to cope with overwhelming time intervals during the MBA experience.

This space is reservable in Outlook under "Student Wellness and Prayer Room." A member of the Office of Student Affairs will approve your request if the space is available. Reservations are anonymous to other students. 

For any questions, please reach out to Eva Blau at [email protected].

The UVA Women's Center provides free virtual or in-person counseling to all current students, regardless of gender identity.
Help Happens Here helps residents find or low-cost mental health services in the community.

Additionally, both Dr. Wilson and Ms. Painter provide referrals for those seeking mental health services beyond CAPS or Darden. Here are some options to explore:

UVA Nutrition offers appointments for students who would like help with creating a nutrition plan based on your unique medical needs.

Nourish offers free nutrition counseling virtually. 

Darden, as a part of UVA’s larger mission is committed to ensuring equal access to our programs, services, and activities for individuals with disabilities, and has many tools and resources to support an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. For any questions about accommodations at Darden, please contact Eva Blau at [email protected]. 

The Student Disability Access Center (SDAC) helps all students with disabilities explore accommodations in courses and University-sponsored programs. If you have questions regarding student accommodations, please email [email protected].

Resources for Financial Barriers and Emergencies

If you need financial support, consider looking into the financial resources below:

We know that taking two years off from work requires a lot of thought and financial planning. If you ever have questions about applying for or processing information related to financial aid, please don’t hesitate to contact the Darden Financial Aid Office.

The purpose of the Hoos Pantry at North Grounds is to provide students with consistent, reliable access to food items. This is especially important in ensuring that no one in our community experiences food insecurity. In the past, the food pantry has been stocked with non-perishable food items include a mix of the following, depending on availability: mac and cheese, Thai noodles, chickpea beans, black beans, apple sauce, granola bars, cereal, rice, quinoa, couscous, coffee, tea, toilet paper, paper towels, and sanitary items. Please take what you may need.

The food pantry is located Down the hall and around the corner from Classroom 50 (bottom floor of the classroom building). The non-perishable items are in the metal cabinets right next to the fridge. Students can reach out to Eva Blau at [email protected] with any needs/questions. All inquiries will be anonymous.

There is a student fridge adjacent to where the mailboxes are situated. Additionally, there is also a printer located in this room. You can use this fridge to store food that you’ve brought for the day. In the side room next to Café 67, there is a microwave that you can use to warm up any food that you’ve brought with you.

Considerations for International Travel