The USD Student Health Clinic is located in the office wing of Julian Hall at the south entrance, University of South Dakota, 414 East Clark Street, Vermillion, South Dakota, 57069-2390. The telephone number for the Student Health Clinic is (605) 677-5292 (on-campus dial 5292). Click here  to send e-mail to the Student Health Clinic.

The Student Counseling Center also operates an Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Services program which is accredited by the State Division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse. Individual, group and family counseling is available, as well as formal assessment of substance use. The AOD program has recently been accredited to provide Intensive Outpatient Treatment for USD students. In addition, extensive proactive AOD Prevention activities are provided across the campus throughout the year. The Student Counseling Center also serves as a partial sponsor of the annual Red Road Gathering for those in recovery. AOD appointments are available from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and selected evening hours. There are no charges for students registered at USD.

The Clinic is governed by the Student Health Advisory Board. Representatives on the Board include: five student members, elected by the Student Association Health Advisory Committee, and three University faculty members. Other members on the Board include the USD Health Clinic Medical Director, and the Administrative Director.

The success of the Health Clinic as a student self-help organization is dependent upon student participation through the Student Health Advisory Board. An increase of the level of awareness, the identification of unmet needs, and the setting of health care priorities are only achieved through the cooperation of all participants.

Who can use the USD Student Health Clinic?

Every full-time student and students taking five credit hours or more per semester are automatically enrolled. Students enrolled in less than five credit hours have the option to participate in Student Health Clinic services by payment of the Student Health Fee at the Student Health Clinic until the last day of payment and fees. The Student Health Care fee does not include all services offered and administered by the USD Student Health Clinic.

Services covered by the Student Health Care Fee:

1. Routine health maintenance examinations, emergency care, including minor surgery and simple fracture treatment.
2. Full-time laboratory services available during office hours, Monday through Friday, provided by Certified Medical Technologist.
3. X-ray services available Monday through Friday by a Registered Radiological Technologist.
4. Electrocardiograms, pulmonary function tests, and up-draft nebulizer treatments.
5. Nutritional counseling.
6. Limited Athletic Training Services.
7. HIV pretest/posttest counseling.
8. Self care cold center staffed by a trained cold care assistant.

1. Vaccinations including tuberculosis testing, tetanus, and pre-admission immunizations. ($5.00)
2. Allergy shots are administered. Allergy serum must be provided for each individual allergy patient by a Board Certified Allergist. A $15.00 per semester fee is charged for each patient.
3. All athletic physicals and routine examinations required for insurance companies, jobs, or college admittance. A $15.00 fee is assessed for this service.
4. All motor vehicle accidents and work related accidents are billed directly to the insurance company or employer provided.
5. Orthopedic supplies. All items are individually assessed.
6. Selected injectable medications and other medications provided by the USD Student Health Clinic.
7. Annual gynecological examinations. This service is provided with or without use of the Family Planning services. Appointments are to be made with the Vermillion Area Family Planning Office prior to your appointment with the USD Student Health Clinic, should you choose to use Family Planning Services.

Obstetrical care is not provided by the USD Student Health Clinic. Care must be obtained by the patient with their own personal physician.