Student Health and Wellness (SHW) is committed to providing high-quality and confidential sexual and reproductive health services that are inclusive and culturally sensitive to the identities, needs, and experiences of all UVA students. Our team of physicians, nurse practitioners, and nursing staff has the expertise to provide comprehensive preventive services, and problem visits. We recommend all students schedule yearly visits to promote healthy living and prevent illness. Services are available to students who have paid the comprehensive fee with tuition.
For victim of sexual assault support, view resources available to you here.
SHW providers can guide you through comprehensive reproductive health services including:
- Consultations and prescriptions for birth control: Guidance and medication for contraception, various methods available.
- IUD and Nexplanon Implants: Placement and management of long-acting reversible contraceptives.
- Emergency contraceptive appointments: Quick access to emergency contraception.
- Pregnancy counseling: Discussions about reproductive choices with referrals when needed.
- Pre-pregnancy planning consultation: Assistance and advice for planning pregnancies.
- STI screening and treatments: Testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections.
- HIV prevention: Pre and post-exposure prevention measures.
- Immunizations for HPV: Vaccinations for Human Papillomavirus.
- Other sexual health concerns: Addressing diverse sexual health issues for all genders.
Making STI Appointments
We offer STI screening for symptomatic and asymptomatic students of all genders.
- If you are symptomatic, visit HealthlyHoos and select the symptom most representative of how you are feeling.
- If you are asymptomatic, visit HealthyHoos and select 'Sexually Transmitted Infection Care and Testing'.
You can check out the charges for our services here. If you have insurance through the Aetna Student Health Plan, your Aetna insurance will be billed for the tests. If you have a different health insurance plan, the charges for the test will be sent to your student SIS account. You may be able to be reimbursed for the charges by your health insurance company.