Frequently Asked Questions

The University of Wyoming Student Health Service has a policy to NOT provide medical excuses for missed classes. 

We recommend students promptly contact their professors and instructors when they anticipate time out of class due to a medical concern. This policy promotes appropriate discussion between a student and faculty and is consistent with our commitment to encourage the proper use of health care resources and maintain patient confidentiality.

Yes, a no show fee of $25.00 is charged to any student who has an appointment with the Student Health Service and does not keep the appointment or cancel the appointment with less than 24 hours notice. The $25.00 will be charged to the student's UW account.

All medical information and records at the Student Health Service are maintained under FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) and State of Wyoming confidentiality statutes.  

• Information in your records is used for treatment purposes and can be disclosed to individuals involved in your treatment. Disclosures from your medical record to individuals or organizations not involved in your treatment will be per a written, signed and dated request by you.  
• You must notify the Student Health Service of the specific records to be disclosed, the purpose of the disclosure, and to whom the disclosure is to be made. A form to use for a medical record release is available here. There are specific exceptions when a written release is not required which include: review by accrediting organizations; judicial order or subpoena; and health and safety emergencies.  In the case of health or safety emergencies disclosure of health information may occur to protect your health or the health of others. 
• For UW Employees, please review the privacy statement here.

No, Student Health is not a TRICARE provider.

• Students covered by TRICARE prime must contact their PCM for the location of an authorized service provider. 
• Students covered by TRICARE Standard will be presented with a waiver at each visit that must be signed prior to receiving services. 

UW Student Health Service is not affiliated with UW Student Health Insurance. More information about health insurance policies can be found here.

Yes, Forms are available in our office or can be downloaded here.

Advanced directives are written documents stating how you want medical decisions to be made if you lose the ability to make them for yourself. It may include a Living Will and a Durable Power of Attorney for health care.