Student FAQs

Student Health has many offerings of special interest to all students that are sometimes difficult to understand because of the complexity of the US health care system as well as the huge amount of information you are given when you first arrive on Duke's campus. This section attempts to address some of the questions that might arise for three student populations: new students, international students, and graduate/professional students.

If you have a question about the Student Health Center that is not addressed here, please email us and we will try to further enhance this section of the website.

Students

• Can spouses be seen at the Student Health Center?
• Which immunizations are required?
• How do I submit my Immunizations and Health History?
• How do I find my immunization records?
• How do I get a copy of my medical or immunization records?
• Who must show documentation of immunizations?
• My family insurance has changed. What should I do?
• When are you open?
• What does Duke Student Health do?
• Can I make my own appointment with a specialist at Duke?
• I need a dentist - what should I do?
• Where should I park?
• Who made the decision that international students must have the Duke sponsored insurance?
• Why was this decision made?
• I have a policy that I cannot cancel. What can I do?
• Can I have my Health Fee waived?
• Is the Duke Student Medical Insurance Plan better than my current insurance?
• What are my options for medical coverage for my spouse (and children)?
• What does the policy cost?
• What can a student do if they need health care on the weekend?