The Watkins Memorial Health Center is an on-campus health care facility and pharmacy staffed with professionals who are committed to delivering high quality and affordable services to students at the University of Kansas. To learn more about the Health Center's broad range of services and clinics, health insurance and drug discount plans, required immunizations, hours and fees, click here. International students should also visit the International Student & Scholar Services site to learn about insurance and other requirements and deadlines unique to them.
Appointments at Student Health Services are encouraged to minimize or prevent unnecessary waiting time — call 864-9507.
A Nurse Help Line is also available — call 864-9500.
Call 911 with life threatening injuries or illness. During times the Student Health Services is closed and you are in need of Urgent Care, call Lawrence Memorial Hospital, 785/749-6100, located at 325 Maine in Lawrence. Web site: Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
Off-campus health care alternatives can be located by visiting the Lawrence Marketplace website.
Please review the following sites to become educated on safety advice and services at the University of Kansas.
Safe Ride - The KU Student Senate operates the Safe Ride program. It offers free rides from anywhere in Lawrence to the students' home. Hours: 10:30 p.m. - 2:30 a.m. seven days a week while classes are in session. Student must show their KU identification card to use the program. Call 785/864-SAFE.
KU Public Safety Office - To learn about emergency phones on campus, lost and found sites, alcohol regulations and more.
