USU Student Health & Wellness Center (SHWC)
Run by Intermountain Health in partnership with USU. Primary care, urgent care, psychiatric medication management, and nutrition services — all on campus.
What the SHWC Offers DVM Students
See Mental Health Services section for full SHWC details. Services relevant to physical health include:
- Primary care and urgent care (illness, injury, lab work, prescriptions)
- Physical therapy (M–Th, 8 am–5 pm)
- Labratory, pharmacy, and imaging services (at or near cost)
- Women's health and family planning services
- Registered Dietitian — nutrition planning and medical nutrition therapy (can support vet school stamina, not just clinical conditions)
Insurance
DVM students are eligible for USU's student health insurance plan. If you are already covered by a private plan, you may waive enrollment each semester.
- Enroll or Waiver — Must be done each semester. Contact the SHWC or Student Services for deadlines and enrollment steps.
- SHWC Coverage — Primary care and psychiatric/mental health services are covered by your student tuition fee, regardless of insurance status.
- Spouses/Dependents — Spouses may access SHWC for a $45/semester fee for acute visits. Dependents are not eligible.
- Off-Campus Rotations — Insurance coverage continues during clinical rotations regardless of location. Contact OCP if you have questions about coverage at AVIP sites.