Dear students,

Fall activities abound this time of year. This includes important opportunities to boost your health, especially as the semester gets busier. 

Keep these options in mind:

  • Get your annual flu and COVID-19 shots. Drop-in clinics are offered across campus, or you can make an appointment at UHC’s immunization clinic.
  • Feeling stressed? CAPS offers many counseling options, including Uwill teletherapy with same-day and after-hours appointments, and Let’s Talk, a casual connection with a CAPS counselor at different times and locations across campus.
  • Visit the Campus Farm Stand. Every Thursday from 12-3 p.m. on Ingalls Mall through mid-November, the U-M Sustainable Food Program and the Campus Farm run a farm stand featuring local, fresh produce. As a student, you get a 30% discount. 
  • Go outside and take a break. On September 29 at noon, join a guided nature experience via “A Breath of Fresh Air.” Sign up now.

Stay healthy, Wolverines,

Robert D. Ernst, M.D.
Chief Health Officer
Associate Vice President for Health and Wellness in Student Life

Health and Wellness Updates

Did You Know?
Wellness Vending MachinesPurchase emergency contraception for $10, as well as other safer sex supplies, pain relievers, and other personal care items at wellness vending machines across campus. Designed with input from students, the vending machines offer affordable products in discreet locations.

October 9: Fresh Check Day
From 12-4 p.m. on October 9, stop by the Diag for this interactive outdoor event that includes booths focused on mental health education, wellness, and suicide prevention resources. You can also enjoy refreshments, entertainment, and free swag.

Health Insurance: Enroll by September 30
If you need health insurance, consider the Domestic Student Health Insurance Plan, a low-priced voluntary plan available to all domestic U-M students through Blue Care Network of Michigan. While most services at the health service have no out-of-pocket cost, insurance is still important for emergencies or prescriptions. New this year is a stand-alone dental plan option. Open enrollment is available through September 30, 2026. 

Adventure Leadership Fall Trips
Join Adventure Leadership to see the Mitten State in all its autumnal glory. Spots are open for trips in October.