Services, Graduation, and Summer Health Fees

Depending on your status at Duke, there are different rules that apply after. If you are...

• Taking summer classes at Duke -- Students who are taking summer classes pay the Summer Health Fee each term, so if you are taking classes for the first term or both terms, you can continue to use the SHC uninterrupted. If you are taking classes during the second term only, you must elect to pay the first term health fee to be allowed to use the SHC between May 18 and the start of the second summer term. Likewise, if you are only taking classes during the first term, you must elect to pay the second term health fee to continue to use the SHC throughout the whole summer.
• Not taking classes, but staying in the area -- Students who will return to Duke for Fall Semester but are not taking summer classes can elect to pay the Summer Health Fee, utilizing the SHC uninterrupted between Spring and Fall Semesters.

Prescriptions, Refills, and the SHC Pharmacy:

Prescriptions can be renewed at the decision of the prescribing provider for up to 30 days after graduation (e.g. June 12, 2007). After June 12, only returning students can get prescriptions written by SHC providers. Students who have graduated but have existing prescription refills at the SHC Pharmacy can have the prescription transferred to another pharmacy, though some states have restrictions on their ability to accept transfers. We will continue to honor remaining refills for graduates who remain in the area and come here to get the medications. If you have any questions, please call the SHC Pharmacy at 681-WELL (681-9355), menu option 4.

Immunizations & Medical Records

Students may request copies of their records forwarded to other providers or immunization records for their own files. Appropriate release will be required. For more information please click here (pdf) or call 681-WELL (681-9355), menu option 6.