FAQs - Student Health Services
Frequently asked questions and answers.
NJIT Student Health Services
St. Michael’s Primary Health and Specialty Care Center is located on the first floor of St. Michael’s Medical Center, Address: 111 Central Ave. Newark, NJ. 07102
There are university police patrolling the campus on feet and in cars, there are also crosswalks.
St. Michael’s Medical Center is approximately five minutes from the campus.
Hours for the Fall and Spring terms are Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Summer hours are Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Due to COVID 19, students should call to schedule an appointment. Please call at 973-596-3621 to schedule the appointment.
Yes, appointments must be scheduled in advance.
The last appointment is at 3:00 p.m.
Depending on the nature of the illness you will be seen by the Nurse Practitioner, Medical Doctor or directed to the Emergency Room for treatment.
Call Student Health Services to see if you need to reschedule.
Only currently enrolled NJIT students will be able to receive medical service.
Students who become ill or injured after Student Health Services close can go to St. Michael’s Emergency Room.
Students are to contact Student Health Services and follow-up with the Dean of Student Office. The Dean of Student Office will notify your professors once documentation of illness is provided by Student Health Service.
Confidentiality
We take your confidentiality very seriously. We will not disclose any information about your medical concern including the fact that you have come to Student Health Services to anyone without your permission.
If a student is over 18 years of age, it is his or her legal right to first provide consent in order for a parent to be notified of an illness or injury. Young adults are also legally responsible for making their own healthcare decisions. In an emergency case, parents will be notified, as next of kin, by either the University, University Police, or St. Michael’s Medical Center.
Yes, your parent must fill out the consent form (download the consent form from the Student Health services Website and submit it by fax: 973-388-2173 or email: healthservice@njit.edu along with a state photo ID. The form is located on the Health Services website.
Only one parent will be able to accompany the student due to Covid 19 precautions.
Procedures When Visiting Student Health Services
Masks Are Required When Visiting Student Health Services!
There will be tissues and hand sanitizers available as well as a restroom located on the same floor. Chairs in the waiting room are spaced 6 feet apart. Only 5 students are allowed in the waiting room at one time.
Due to Covid 19 precautions, only students who are seeking treatment can visit Student Health Services.
Special Medical Concerns
All students are required to complete the medical history section of the Student Health Record. Notation of any special medical conditions, allergies, medications, or self-care deficits should be made on the medical record.
If you need immediate medical attention please contact Public Safety by dialing 911 so you can be taken to St. Michael’s Emergency Room.
Yes, Student Health Services provide allergy shots. Please call Student Health Services to schedule an appointment. Allergy forms are provided online. Please download under consent forms on the Student Health Services Website.
If a reaction should occur the student will be escorted to the emergency room of St. Michael’s Hospital. Please note that the allergy form provides in detail the procedure to follow when given an allergy shot.
Please contact Gourmet dining at (973) 596-3053 and contact by email: gds@njit.edu
Yes, when visiting Student Health Services please provide all the details of your medical conditions.
Vaccine and Testing
No. St. Michael’s does not provide the HPV vaccine.
Please call your insurance company to verify if a Planned Parenthood clinic or the nearest physicians office will be covered under your insurance plan. If you need assistance, please contact Student Health services for help finding a provider.
Please call Aetna Student health to verify insurance coverage at (844) 277-2375
Please call Student Health Services and schedule an appointment.
Student Health Services does not provide Travel immunizations. Please contact the nearest Passport Health by logging onto https://www.passporthealthusa.com
Not all travel immunizations are covered. Please contact Aetna directly for verification.
Immunization Records
Send Student Health Services an email request at: healthservices@njit.edu. We will need your full name, I.D. number (8 digit), year graduated and where you want us to email or fax your records to, and the type of records you are requesting.
Covid-19 information
COVID-19 is a respiratory disease caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. According to the CDC, coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that are common in people and many different species of animals, including camels, cattle, cats, and bats.
COVID-19 causes a respiratory illness. Symptoms may include fever, cough and shortness of breath, runny nose, headache and sore throat. In severe cases, the virus can cause pneumonia. There is no vaccine or treatment currently available for this or other coronaviruses.
Preventing the Spread of COVID-19
- If you are sick, wear a cloth covering over your nose and mouth.
- If you are on campus, call (rather than visit) University Health Services immediately.
- If you are off campus, stay home and contact your medical provider over the phone.
- If you are diagnosed with COVID-19, please self-quarantine.
- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze a well as sneeze or cough into the bend of your arm.
- Throw away used tissues in a lined trash can.
- Immediately wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. This is especially important after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing, going to the bathroom, and before eating or preparing food.
- If soap and water are not available, clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
Aetna Health Insurance
All full-time graduate students (9 credits or more) and full-time undergraduate students (12 credits or more) are automatically enrolled into the Aetna Insurance Plan once a year. Students enrolling for the fall semester will be charged from August 21st until August 20th of the following year. Students enrolling for the spring semester will be charged from January 16th until August 20th.
Co-pays or any form of payment will not be collected at the Student Health Services. All services rendered will be charged to your health insurance card Aetna or personal.
Yes, please bring a hard or softcopy of your personal insurance card.
You will be directed to the nearest clinic that will be less in cost, please call the NJIT Student Health Services at 973-596-3621
Please contact the Bursar's Office at 973-596-2877.
You should always carry your insurance card with you whenever you visit the doctor or hospital.
Yes, please resubmit your insurance card annually to ensure the details have not changed when you visit the Student Health Services to see the physician.
Please contact the customer service number on the back of your insurance card or if you have the Aetna insurance plan please contact their customer service number at (844) 277-2375 to verify testing coverage for the CoronaVirus.