Student Health and Wellness on the Health Sciences & Technology Campus
Student Health and Wellness
on the Health Sciences & Technology Campus
Students working and learning on Virginia Tech's Health Sciences and Technology campus in Roanoke have access to a full range of student health services - including general healthcare, urgent care, pharmacies, and emotional wellness - all nearby, and with transportation available in some cases.
In an effort to provide health care services to medical, graduate, and undergraduate students in Virginia Tech programs on the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, the university has contracted Carilion Clinic to provide health care services at Carilion Clinic Community Care located at 1229 Third Street S.W. in Roanoke. Students may access care at both student health service centers.
Carilion Clinic Community Care
Carilion Clinic Community Care serves medical, graduate, and undergraduate students in Virginia Tech programs based in Roanoke with convenient, high-quality primary care services, including laboratory and MyChart, less than a mile from the HS&T campus. Appointments are available throughout the day on Monday through Friday. *
Carilion Clinic Community Care
1229 Third St. S.W., Roanoke
Student Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Appointments preferred
540-512-5200
*Please arrive 15 minutes before your appointment
Virginia Tech Schiffert Health Center
With a clinical staff of doctors, nurse practitioners, and physician’s assistants, the center can administer care for a wide range of medical concerns. Services also include a travel clinic, women's clinic, nutrition clinic, and allergy and immunization clinic as well as a radiology department, laboratory, and pharmacy.
Schiffert Health Center
McComas Hall (0140), 895 Washington Street, Blacksburg
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Friday
9 a.m. to noon Saturday (urgent care only)
540-231-6444 | health@vt.edu
What's the difference?
For more information on service and billing differences between Carilion and Schiffert Health Center, see Frequently Asked Questions.
Transportation to Carilion Clinic Community Care
Once you have your appointment time, call guest services at 540-529-1220 and set up a time for pick up on the Riverside campus. Please be aware that the Carilion transportation service does not run past 5:00 PM, so plan accordingly.
Transportation to Schiffert Health Center
The university operates a shuttle that connects the Virginia Tech Blacksburg campus with the Roanoke campus. Buses are equipped with WiFi. The service is available on a first-come, first-served basis (at no cost) to anyone with a valid ID from Virginia Tech, Carilion Clinic, Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, Fralin Biomedical Research Institute, or Radford University Carilion. Click here to open the Roanoke to Blacksburg Campus Shuttle Schedule.
In the event of a medical emergency or life-threatening condition, call 911. If you If you need non-emergency medical care after hours, consider the following options.
VelocityCare
Carilion Clinic’s VelocityCare urgent care facilities offer convenient extended and weekend hours if your primary care location is not an option. No appointment necessary.
Velocity Care by Carilion Clinic
4035 Electric Road, Roanoke
Open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily
540-772-8670
Find other locations
Virginia Tech Schiffert Health Center
If you need non-emergency medical care after hours, call the Schiffert Health Center Advice Nurse at 540-231-6444. The nurse will direct you in self-care, resources for community clinics and/or to the local hospital emergency room.
Roanoke Area Emergency Rooms
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
1906 Belleview Ave., Roanoke
(Just a few blocks from the Health Sciences and Technology campus)
Lewis Gale Medical Center
1900 Electric Rd, Salem
Cook Counseling Center
Virginia Tech's Cook Counseling Center supports students' emotional well-being, both in Blacksburg and at a branch for students in Roanoke at the Health Sciences and Technology campus.
Individual and group services available. See options here.
Psychiatric Services
Cook Counseling Center offers psychiatric services on the HS&T campus each Monday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., including psychiatric evaluations and treatment, medications, and treatment for ADHD. Contact the center in Blacksburg to schedule and appointment.
Cook Counseling Center
220 Gilbert Street, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA 24061
540-231-6557
After hours emergency consultations: Call 540-237-6557 and ask to speak to the on-call clinician.
TimelyCare
TimelyCare is an around-the-clock virtual extension of existing campus counseling center resources, with a goal of improving student well-being, engagement and retention. The service is available at no cost to students and no need to bill traditional insurance. TimelyCare accomodates more than 250 languages and offers translation services. Students can connect by phone, computer, or tablet, adn can choose phone or video sessions. TimelyCare offers three services for students:
- TalkNow connects a student with a counselor to address problems before they snowball. It provides students with immediate care when they experience stress or anxiety and need someone to talk to in the moment.
- Scheduled counseling allows students to make appointments with counselors licensed in the state where the student is located. There is a limit of 12 scheduled counseling appointments per academic year.
- Health coaching provides information and guided sessions on well-being topics such as dealing with conflict, time management, exercise, sleep, nutrition, and mindfulness.
Health care and other support services to meet the needs of LGBTQ+ members of our campus community are available through our health services partner, Carilion Clinic, and a network of SafeZone certified individuals on the Health Sciences and Technology Campus.
We recognize that students with documented disabilities may need accommodations to fully participate and encourage students to disclose with Virginia Tech's Services to Students with Disabilities (SSD) and contact SSD for accommodations support as early as possible.
SSD is responsible for ensuring that all qualified applicants and current students with disabilities receive the accommodations they need. They can also provide guidance on numerous accommodations, answer questions about applying accommodations, and assist students with short-term medical illness or temporary disability (less than 6 months).
Gym Access
VTC Gym
Room M219, second floor, 2 Riverside Circle
Open by appointment daily to students and employees. Schedule using your Virginia Tech PID at the VT Recreational Sports Portal.
For more information, contact Emily Holt Foerst, Ph.D. (Emily_10@vt.edu,) Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine.
Carilion Wellness Roanoke (RAC)
4508 Starkey Road, Roanoke
Monday - Thursday, 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday, 5 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
See information below to learn about membership through Virginai Tech Recreational Sports.
Recreational Sports
Virginia Tech Recreational Sports provides opportunities for students and employees to engage in physical activities to create healthy lifestyle habits. The recreational sports team encourages all Hokies to join the Hokie Movement and find a way to move that works for you.
Virtual Group Exercise
Virginia Tech students and employees can purchase a membership that grants live-stream access to group exercise classes. Schedules and the Virginia Tech Rec Sports app are all available online.
Upcoming Events
Rec Sports offers a wide variety of events. The team welcomes the opportunity to partner to create an event to serve a specific community. Just submit a partnership request form.
Access to Carilion Wellness for Roanoke Campus Students
Virginia Tech students on the Roanoke campus have access to Carilion Wellness facilities! To activate your membership, please contact VT Rec Sports at recsports@vt.edu to confirm your name is on the approved list. Once confirmed, you can enjoy the facilities and all they offer by completing membership paperwork and picking up your membership key tag at the Carilion Wellness membership office. Don’t wait, start your fitness and wellness journey today!
Wellness Room
Located in 2 Riverside Circle, Room M216, the wellness room can be used for mindfullness, prayer, medication, lactation, or a moment of peaceful solitude.
The room features:
- A massage chair
- A nap pod
Still Have Questions?
Review our Frequently Asked Questions, or ask Associate Vice President for Health Sciences Academic Affairs Leanna Blevins.
Comparable services are available at Carilion Clinic Community Care and Schiffert Health Center. However, there are some differences in available services and charges.
In-person appointments at Carilion Clinic Community Care are included in the student health fee. Other fees may apply based on services provided during your appointment.
At Schiffert Health Center, the student health fee covers the office visit charge for student appointments. Telehealth appointments are not available. Other fees may apply based on services provided during your appointment.
Carilion Clinic Community Care provides immunizations upon request. Charges vary depending on immunization provided and will be billed to the student’s insurance provider. Coverage is based on the student’s insurance plan. A few vaccines are included in the annual student health fee, such as chicken pox and meningococcal vaccines.
Students may also obtain vaccines at Carilion's Occupational Health Clinic at 101 Elm Ave. in Roanoke. by walk-in or appointment, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Immunizations are available at Schiffert Health center upon request. Charges vary depending on the immunization and the cost to Schiffert Health Center. A fee is charged through Accounts Receivable for injections and vaccines. Itemized statements are issued on request.
Carilion Clinic Community Care provides in-house laboratory services. The annual student health fee includes some tests such as urinalysis, urine pregnancy test, complete CBC with differential, and blood glucose assay. For lab services not covered, charges will be billed to the student’s insurance carrier and coverage is based on their insurance plan.
At Schiffert Health Center the student health fee covers most in-house laboratory services, such as urinalysis, urine pregnancy test, complete CBC with differential, and blood glucose assay. Some tests are not covered and charges for these labs will be billed through Accounts Receivable. Students may request an itemized statement for submission to their insurance provider for reimbursement.
Carilion Clinic Community Care does not have x-ray services on site, though they can arrange any necessary imaging for students. Services will be billed to the student’s insurance carrier and coverage is based on their insurance plan.
Schiffert Health Center Radiology provides routine X-ray services during operating hours. There is a minimal charge for this service which is billed to the student’s account. There is a single charge per body area and not per number of views.
Carilion Clinic Community Care can provide students with necessary documentation to fill prescriptions at their chosen pharmacy. The Carilion Clinic Pharmacy is located in 3 Riverside Circle on the Roanoke Campus, but students may elect to choose their own pharmacy. Medication charges will be billed to the student’s insurance provider and coverage is based on the insurance plan.
The pharmacy at Schiffert Health Center provides students who have paid the student health fee with prescribed medications. The pharmacy fills basic medications from the Schiffert Health Center drug list. In addition, birth control and contraception are available for purchase. Over-the-counter drugs are ordered through our self-care cold clinic as a convenience to our students. Medication charges will be billed to the student’s account or student’s can pay on-the-day of service.
Carilion Clinic Community Care does not have x-ray services on site, though they can arrange any necessary imaging for students. Services will be billed to the student’s insurance carrier and coverage is based on their insurance plan.
Schiffert Health Center does not file or process health insurance. For the convenience of patients, all charges are billed directly to your student account unless you choose to pay at the time of visit by stopping at the cashier’s desk. The clinic accepts cash, check, or Hokie Passport. It does not accept credit cards. Otherwise, items will show on your account as “Medical Charge” without further details.
Any charges that occur at the health center can be submitted to your insurance. You will need to request an itemized statement in writing that will include all coding required for you to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement.
Below are some examples of commonly requested tests or services (prices are subject to change):
| Service/Test | Carilion Clinic* | Schiffert Health Center |
|---|---|---|
| Rapid Flu Test | Included in student health fee | $20.10 |
| Meningococcal Vaccine | Included in student health fee | $152 |
| Varicella Vaccine | Included in student health fee | $55 |
| Physical | Included in student health fee | $40 |
| Flu Vaccine | $20 | $24 |
| Chest X-ray 2 view | NA | $42 |
*Cost will vary based on medication coverage plan provided through your insurance carrier.
Carilion Clinic Community Care can provide students with necessary documentation to fill prescriptions at their chosen pharmacy. The Carilion Clinic Pharmacy is located in 3 Riverside Circle on the Roanoke Campus, but students may elect to choose their own pharmacy. Medication charges will be billed to the student’s insurance provider and coverage is based on the insurance plan.
The pharmacy at Schiffert Health Center provides students who have paid the student health fee with prescribed medications. The pharmacy fills basic medications from the Schiffert Health Center drug list. In addition, birth control and contraception are available for purchase. Over-the-counter drugs are ordered through our self-care cold clinic as a convenience to our students. Medication charges will be billed to the student’s account or student’s can pay on-the-day of service.
Domestic students
Domestic students at Virginia Tech are not required to be insured. However, the Graduate School strongly encourages all graduate students to be insured.
International Students
International students are required to purchase medical insurance for the duration of their time at Virginia Tech.
Medical Students
Acceptable medical insurance is mandatory for all Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine students. It must be documented at matriculation, and then annually with the Office of Enrollment Management. If you already have a health insurance plan in effect through your family’s major medical policy or private insurance agency, you will be able to keep it. When determining the acceptability of coverage, the American Association of Medical Colleges recommendation for minimal coverage is used as a guide. It is recommended that students get annual benefit coverage of at least $100,000.00. Coverage must include the entire academic year, including breaks, regardless of the student’s terms of enrollment. The policy must provide continuous coverage for the entire period the insured is enrolled as an eligible student.
All students are eligible to participate in the Virginia Tech Aetna Student Health Plan.
Virginia Tech students have a range of options for health insurance, from their own plan or a parent's plan to the federal insurance marketplace to Medicaid.
Virginia Tech Aetna Student Health Insurance Plan
All students are eligible to participate in the Virginia Tech Aetna Student Health Insurance Plan.
Do you have a graduate assistantship? If you have an assistantship of at least 10 hours per week (50%) between August 10 and May 9, you are eligible for a subsidy on the premium of the university-sponsored plan.
Parent's Health Insurance Plan
If a parent’s health insurance plan covers dependents, you typically can be added to that plan and stay on it until you turn 26.
Generally, you can join a parent’s plan and stay on until you turn 26 even if you:
- Get married
- Have or adopt a child
- Start or leave school
- Live in or out of your parent’s home
- Aren’t claimed as a tax dependent
- Turn down an offer of job-based coverage
If you’re covered by a parent’s job-based plan, your coverage usually ends when you turn 26, but check with the employer or insurer. Some states and plans have different rules.
If you’re on a parent’s Marketplace plan, you can remain covered through December 31 of the year you turn 26 (or the age permitted in your state).
Federal Health Insurance Marketplace
Student health plans and other options are available through the Health Insurance Marketplace.
Virginia Medicaid
Some students may be eligible for Medicaid coverage as Virginia residents.
- Learn more online: coverva.org
- Call 855-242-8282 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Text COVERAGE to 268782 to sign up for updates.