Your Health is Our Priority

At Webster University, the health and safety of our students is a top priority. The information on this page will provide you with useful information on available health services and health insurance requirements for domestic and international students.

Health Services and Health Insurance

Welcome to Student Health Services and Student Health Insurance 

Webster University's Student Health Services Department provides acute triage for minor illness and injuries and will assist with physician referral as needed. All services are confidential, and treatment is free of charge. An appointment is required to see the nurse. Contact the office receptionist to make an appointment by calling 314-246-4207. The Student Health Services email address is: health@webster.edu.

Services
Our nurse-directed clinic provides:

  • Acute care for minor illnesses and injuries
  • Physician referrals as needed
  • Free, confidential treatment
  • Services by appointment only 

Contact

 314-246-4207

health@webster.edu

Location: 

540 Garden Ave.

St. Louis, MO 63119

(West of main campus parking garage)

Hours: 

Monday-Friday: noon-4 p.m.
Closed weekends and University holidays.

Public Safety is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for emergency care. Contact the Webster University Public Safety Office at 314-246-6911.

Note: Webster does not provide transportation for off-campus medical treatment.

Student Health Services Electronic Health Records System Information

Health documents and immunization information must be electronically submitted through the patient portal for review. Faxes will not be accepted. All documents must be translated and submitted in the English language. The registered nurse will review and notify the student by email if documents are incomplete or further information is required.

Vaccinations

  • All students attending any of the Webster University campus locations in Missouri are required by Missouri law to electronically submit the Tuberculosis Screening Questionnaire and additional testing if required.
  • All resident students at the Webster Groves campus (residing in East Hall, West Hall, Maria Hall, Webster Village Apartments or Big Bend) are required to provide proof of the following vaccinations:

MMR vaccination: two doses of the MMR vaccination which is Measles - Mumps - Rubella.

Meningitis vaccination: has multiple names such as as Menactra, Menveo, MCV4, MPSV4 given at age 16 or later; protects against Meningitis A, C, Y and W-135. If this vaccination was given before age 16 a booster vaccination is required.

FAILURE TO SUBMIT THE REQUIRED HEALTH DOCUMENTS PRIOR TO MOVING INTO HOUSING WILL JEOPARDIZE YOUR HOUSING PLACEMENT AND AN ADMINISTRATIVE "HOLD" WILL BE PLACED ON THE STUDENT'S ACCOUNT. AN ADMINISTRATIVE HOLD WILL RESTRICT THE STUDENT FROM MAKING ANY CHANGES TO THE CURRENT AND FUTURE COURSE SCHEDULES.

International students attending the University with a F-1 or J-1 visa are required to enroll in the Webster University Student Health Insurance Plan (see below).

 

 

Electronic Health Records Submission

 

Submit all health documents and immunization records through the patient portal at webster.medicatconnect.com. Documents must be in English. The nurse will email students about incomplete or missing information.

To Access the Portal:

  1. Visit thw Webster University Student Health Services Patient Portal (requires login).
  2. Log in using your Connections ID and password
  3. Follow portal instructions to complete requirements

Required Health Documents

Missouri Campus Students:

  • Tuberculosis Screening Questionnaire (required by state law)
  • Additional TB testing if indicated

Webster Groves Housing Residents:
Students living in East Hall, West Hall, Maria Hall, Webster Village Apartments or Big Bend must provide proof of:

  1. MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)

    • Two doses required
  2. Meningitis

    • One dose at age 16 or later
    • Accepted vaccines: Menactra, Menveo, MCV4, MPSV4
    • Protects against strains A, C, Y and W-135
    • Booster required if initial dose was before age 16

Important Notes:

  • Housing placement requires submission of health documents
  • Missing documents will result in an administrative hold
  • Holds prevent changes to current and future course schedules
  • International students (F-1/J-1 visa) must enroll in the University's Student Health Insurance Plan

Webster University Student Health Insurance Plan Details

For INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS:

  • International students on F-1 or J-1 visa status attending Webster University in the United States are required to be enrolled in the Webster University Student Health Insurance Plan. This includes "break” periods (including summer, winter and granted break periods.)
  • Upon registration for classes, international students on F-1 and J-1 visas will be automatically enrolled into the Webster Student Insurance Plan.
  • Students will be automatically billed through their student account. 
  • Student Health Insurance Plan is through GeoBlue.
  • Upon being enrolled, students will receive an email from GeoBlue with information about accessing your insurance card and benefits of the plan.

For DOMESTIC (U.S.) ON-CAMPUS RESIDENTS:

  • Residential domestic students are responsible to maintain a health insurance plan that is accepted by medical providers within the St. Louis area.
  • All residential students should check with their current health care provider to verify health insurance coverage and benefits through their health insurance company while attending Webster University in St. Louis, Missouri.
  • Webster does not provide insurance coverage options for U.S. citizens. Domestic students are encouraged to visit healthcare.gov for insurance options.

 

QUESTIONS?

Please contact Student Health Services at stuhealthins@webster.edu.

Health Services Staff

Amy Whited-Hylton

Amy Whited-Hylton, MA

Coordinator, Student Health Services and Counseling/Life Development

Amy Whited-Hylton serves as Student Health Services and Counseling/Life Development coordinator at Webster University, where she manages international student health insurance enrollment. She holds three Webster degrees: a BA and MA in Media Communications, and an MA in Management and Leadership. With more than 15 years of experience in education and healthcare, she specializes in student and client success.

A native St. Louisan, Whited-Hylton enjoys exploring local festivals, the city's historic neighborhoods and gardening.

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Emergency Assistance

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Webster University is committed to helping our students through unexpected financial hardships. Emergency aid, including loans, grants, tuition adjustments/waivers, food assistance and funds for textbooks and technology, is available to students enrolled at campuses in the St. Louis metropolitan area.

Find more details on emergency aid and applications (requires login).