Student Health on the Health Science & Technology Campus
Student Health
on the Health Sciences & Technology Campus
Students working and learning on Virginia Tech's Health Sciences and Technology campus in Roanoke have access to a full range of student health services - including general healthcare, urgent care, pharmacies, and emotional wellness - all nearby, and with transportation available in some cases.
COVID-19 INFORMATION
As the pandemic continues, all faculty, staff, and students on the Health Sciences and Technology campus are required to follow campus regulations on wearing masks. A well-fitted, protective mask, such as a KN95 or equivalent, should be worn in confined spaces by all employees and visitors to the Health Sciences and Technology campus, regardless of vaccination status. Symptom screening is required when entering campus buildings.
COVID-19 testing is available on campus weekly, typically on Tuesdays. For more information, contact Fralin Biomedical Research Institute Human Resources Director Pamela Stell.
In an effort to provide health care services to students on the Virginia Tech's Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, Virginia Tech has contracted Carilion Clinic to provide health care services at the Carilion Clinic Family Medicine location on Colonial Avenue. Students may access care at both student health service centers.
Carilion Clinic Family Medicine
Carilion Clinic Family Medicine serves Virginia Tech Roanoke-based undergraduate, graduate, and medical students with convenient, high-quality primary care services, including X-ray, telehealth, laboratory, and MyChart, just a few miles from the HS&T campus. The Student Clinic is open weekdays, 2-4 p.m.
Carilion Clinic Family Medicine
3369 Colonial Avenue, Roanoke
Student Hours: 2:00-4:00 PM Monday-Friday
Appointments only
540-795-3278 | vtstudenthealth@carilionclinic.org
Virginia Tech Schiffert Health Center
With a clinical staff of doctors, nurse practitioners, and physician’s assistants, the center can administer care for a wide range of medical concerns. Services also include a travel clinic, women's clinic, nutrition clinic, and allergy and immunization clinic as well as a radiology department, laboratory, and pharmacy.
Schiffert Health Center
McComas Hall (0140), 895 Washington Street, Blacksburg
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Friday
9 a.m. to noon Saturday (urgent care only)
540-231-6444 | health@vt.edu
What's the difference?
For more information on service and billing differences between Carilion and Schiffert Health Center, see Frequently Asked Questions.
Transportation to Carilion Family Medicine
Carilion Guest Services provides transportation to and from the Colonial Avenue location for students. When you need to be seen at student health, call for an appointment at 540-795-3278. Once you have your appointment time, call guest services at 540-529-1220 and set up a time for pick up on the Riverside campus.
Transportation to Schiffert Health Center
The university operates two shuttles that connect the Virginia Tech Blacksburg campus with the Roanoke campus. Buses are equipped with WiFi. The service is available on a first-come, first-served basis (at no cost) to anyone with a valid ID from Virginia Tech, Carilion Clinic, Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, Fralin Biomedical Research Institute, or Radford University Carilion. Click here to open the Roanoke to Blacksburg Campus Shuttle Schedule.
In the event of a medical emergency or life-threatening condition, call 911. If you If you need non-emergency medical care after hours, consider the following options.
VelocityCare
Carilion Clinic’s VelocityCare urgent care facilities offer convenient extended and weekend hours if your primary care location is not an option. No appointment necessary.
Velocity Care by Carilion Clinic
4035 Electric Road, Roanoke
Open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily
540-772-8670
Find other locations
Virginia Tech Schiffert Health Center
If you need non-emergency medical care after hours, call the Schiffert Health Center Advice Nurse at 540-231-6444. The nurse will direct you in self-care, resources for community clinics and/or to the local hospital emergency room.
Roanoke Area Emergency Rooms
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
1906 Belleview Ave., Roanoke
(Just a few blocks from the HS&T campus)
Lewis Gale Medical Center
1900 Electric Rd, Salem
(Accessible via Valley Metro bus)
Cook Counseling Center
Virginia Tech's Cook Counseling Center supports students' emotional well-being, both in Blacksburg and at a branch for students in Roanoke at the Health Sciences and Technology campus. Individual and group services available.
Jennifer Slusher, Ph.D., LPC
Monday - Friday
1 Riverside Circle, Second Floor
jslusher@vt.edu
540-526-2626 or 540-237-6557
Psychiatric Services
Cook Counseling Center offers psychiatric services including psychiatric evaluations and treatment, medications, and treatment for ADHD. Talk with Jennifer Slusher, Ph.D., LPC, or contact the center in Blacksburg.
Cook Counseling Center
2475 Oak Lane, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA 24061
540-231-6557
After hours emergency consultations: Call 540-237-6557 and ask to speak to the on-call clinician.
Health care and other support services to meet the needs of LGBTQ+ members of our campus community are available through our health services partner, Carilion Clinic, and a network of SafeZone certified individuals on the Health Sciences and Technology Campus.
Gym Access
VTC Gym
Room M219, second floor, 2 Riverside Circle
Open by appointment daily to students and employees. Schedule using your Virginia Tech PID at the VT Recreational Sports Portal.
For more information, contact Emily Holt Foerst, Ph.D. (Emily_10@vt.edu,) director, Academic Counseling and Enrichment Services, Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine.
Carilion Wellness Roanoke (RAC)
4508 Starkey Road, Roanoke
Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Take your Hokie Passport to obtain a Carilion Wellness membership card to have full access to all Carilion Wellness locations, including Blacksburg, Botetourt and Westlake, from August through May.
Virtual Group Excercise and Personal Training
Group exercise classes, including yoga, hip hop yoga, pilates, BODYPUMP, and cardio dance, are available through VT Recreational Sports. Personal training is available at $20 per session or $30 for a 4-week membership.
Still Have Questions?
Review our Frequently Asked Questions, or ask Health Sciences and Technology Program Coordinator Brent Bowden.
Comparable services are available at Carilion Clinic Family Medicine and Schiffert Health Center. However, there are some differences in available services and charges.
Both in-person and telehealth appointments at Carilion Clinic Family Medicine are included in the student health fee. Other fees may apply based on services provided during your appointment.
At Schiffert Health Center, the student health fee covers the office visit charge for student appointments. Telehealth appointments are not available. Other fees may apply based on services provided during your appointment.
Carilion Clinic Family Medicine provides immunizations upon request. Charges vary depending on immunization provided and will be billed to the student’s insurance provider. Coverage is based on the student’s insurance plan. A few vaccines are included in the annual student health fee, such as chicken pox and meningococcal vaccines.
Immunizations are available at Schiffert Health center upon request. Charges vary depending on the immunization and the cost to Schiffert Health Center. A fee is charged through Accounts Receivable for injections and vaccines. Itemized statements are issued on request.
Carilion Clinic Family Medicine provides in-house laboratory services. The annual student health fee includes some tests such as urinalysis, urine pregnancy test, complete CBC with differential, and blood glucose assay. For lab services not covered, charges will be billed to the student’s insurance carrier and coverage is based on their insurance plan.
At Schiffert Health Center the student health fee covers most in-house laboratory services, such as urinalysis, urine pregnancy test, complete CBC with differential, and blood glucose assay. Some tests are not covered and charges for these labs will be billed through Accounts Receivable. Students may request an itemized statement for submission to their insurance provider for reimbursement.
Carilion Clinic Family Medicine provides X-ray services on site during operating hours. Students who wish to go to a stand-alone imaging site can be referred to Carilion Clinic Imaging at the Brambleton Avenue or Crystal Spring Clinic. Services will be billed to the student's insurance carrier and coverage is based on their insurance plan.
Schiffert Health Center Radiology provides routine X-ray services during operating hours. There is a minimal charge for this service which is billed to the student’s account. There is a single charge per body area and not per number of views.
Carilion Clinic Family Medicine can provide students with necessary documentation to fill prescriptions at their chosen pharmacy. The Carilion Clinic Pharmacy is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, on the ground floor of 3 Riverside Circle on the Roanoke Campus. The pharmacy can be reached at 540-526-1450. Students may also elect to choose their own pharmacy. Medication charges will be billed to the student’s insurance provider and coverage is based on the insurance plan.
The pharmacy at Schiffert Health Center provides students who have paid the student health fee with prescribed medications. The pharmacy fills basic medications from the Schiffert Health Center drug list. In addition, birth control and contraception are available for purchase. Over-the-counter drugs are ordered through our self-care cold clinic as a convenience to our students. Medication charges will be billed to the student’s account or student’s can pay on-the-day of service.
At Carilion Clinic Family Practice charges are billed to participating insurance carriers. Prior to receiving care, you should contact your insurance company or health benefits manager to better understand how your policy works and any financial liability that you may have, including copays and coinsurance.
Schiffert Health Center does not file or process health insurance. For the convenience of patients, all charges are billed directly to your student account unless you choose to pay at the time of visit by stopping at the cashier’s desk. The clinic accepts cash, check, or Hokie Passport. It does not accept credit cards. Otherwise, items will show on your account as “Medical Charge” without further details.
Any charges that occur at the health center can be submitted to your insurance. You will need to request an itemized statement in writing that will include all coding required for you to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement.
Below are some examples of commonly requested tests or services (prices are subject to change):
| Service/Test | Carilion Clinic* | Schiffert Health Center |
|---|---|---|
| Rapid Flu Test | Included in student health fee | $20.10 |
| Meningococcal Vaccine | Included in student health fee | $152 |
| Varicella Vaccine | Included in student health fee | $55 |
| Physical | Included in student health fee | $40 |
| Flu Vaccine | $20 | $24 |
| Chest X-ray 2 view | $68 | $42 |
*Cost will vary based on medication coverage plan provided through your insurance carrier.
Carilion Clinic Family Medicine can provides students with necessary documentation to fill prescriptions at their chosen pharmacy. The Carilion Clinic Pharmacy is located in 3 Riverside Circle on the Roanoke Campus, but students may elect to choose their own pharmacy. The pharmacy can be reached at 540-526-1450. Medication charges will be billed to the student’s insurance provider and coverage is based on the insurance plan.
The pharmacy at Schiffert Health Center provides students who have paid the student health fee with prescribed medications. The pharmacy fills basic medications from the Schiffert Health Center drug list. In addition, birth control and contraception are available for purchase. Over-the-counter drugs are ordered through our self-care cold clinic as a convenience to our students. Medication charges will be billed to the student’s account or student’s can pay on-the-day of service.
Domestic students
Domestic students at Virginia Tech are not required to be insured. However, the Graduate School strongly encourages all graduate students to be insured.
International Students
International students are required to purchase medical insurance for the duration of their time at Virginia Tech.
Medical Students
Acceptable medical insurance is mandatory for all Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine students. It must be documented at matriculation, and then annually with the Office of Enrollment Management. If you already have a health insurance plan in effect through your family’s major medical policy or private insurance agency, you will be able to keep it. When determining the acceptability of coverage, the American Association of Medical Colleges recommendation for minimal coverage is used as a guide. It is recommended that students get annual benefit coverage of at least $100,000.00. Coverage must include the entire academic year, including breaks, regardless of the student’s terms of enrollment. The policy must provide continuous coverage for the entire period the insured is enrolled as an eligible student.
All students are eligible to participate in the Virginia Tech Aetna Student Health Plan.
Virginia Tech students have a range of options for health insurance, from their own plan or a parent's plan to the federal insurance marketplace to Medicaid.
Virginia Tech Aetna Student Health Insurance Plan
All students are eligible to participate in the Virginia Tech Aetna Student Health Insurance Plan.
Do you have a graduate assistantship? If you have an assistantship of at least 10 hours per week (50%) between August 10 and May 9, you are eligible for a subsidy on the premium of the university-sponsored plan.
Parent's Health Insurance Plan
If a parent’s health insurance plan covers dependents, you typically can be added to that plan and stay on it until you turn 26.
Generally, you can join a parent’s plan and stay on until you turn 26 even if you:
- Get married
- Have or adopt a child
- Start or leave school
- Live in or out of your parent’s home
- Aren’t claimed as a tax dependent
- Turn down an offer of job-based coverage
If you’re covered by a parent’s job-based plan, your coverage usually ends when you turn 26, but check with the employer or insurer. Some states and plans have different rules.
If you’re on a parent’s Marketplace plan, you can remain covered through December 31 of the year you turn 26 (or the age permitted in your state).
Federal Health Insurance Marketplace
Student health plans and other options are available through the Health Insurance Marketplace.
Virginia Medicaid
Some students may be eligible for Medicaid coverage as Virginia residents.
- Learn more online: coverva.org
- Call 855-242-8282 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Text COVERAGE to 268782 to sign up for updates.