Student Health Center

The MICA Student Health Center is an outpatient primary health care facility that provides comprehensive medical care for both acute and stable chronic illness, preventative medical care and health education services.

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Student Health Center
Hours of Operation

Fall 2025
Monday—Friday, 8 a.m.—4 p.m., By Appointment Only
Drop-in Hours: 9 a.m.—10 a.m. & 12 p.m.—1 p.m.

Women's Health GYN Specialized Services: Maureen Luthardt NP
(Once, monthly on Thursdays, By Appointment Only)
2025-26: Sept. 8, Oct. 9, Nov. 6, Dec. 4, Jan. 22, Feb. 12, Mar. 12, Apr. 9 & 30

• Annual GYN Visit and Cervical Cancer Screening (PAP)
• Birth Control Consultations
• PCOS/Endometriosis Evaluation and Management
• Evaluation of Irregular Menstrual Cycles and Dysmenorrhea
• STI Screening

All appointments for the Student Health Center can be made online through the
Medicat Student Heath Portal: https://mica.medicatconnect.com/

During clinic closures, students can access health care at the following urgent care centers near campus: (Download PDF file)

University of Maryland Urgent Care, Downtown Campus (2.5 miles from campus)
University of Maryland Emergency Room (2.2 miles from campus)
MedStar Health: Urgent Care in Federal Hill (3.8 miles from campus)
UMMC Midtown Campus (1.3 miles from campus)
Mercy Medical Center Emergency Department (2.0 miles from campus)
Chase Brexton Health Care Mt. Vernon Center (0.6 miles from campus)
Concentra Urgent Care Charles Street Downtown (3.1 miles from campus)
UM Urgent Care | Rotunda Hampden (2.7 miles from campus)

Mandatory Vaccination Requirement for Students in Fall 2025

Students are required to submit a Health History form and documentation of all MICA required vaccinations by July 31, 2025.

REQUIRED immunizations and screening:

Tetanus and Diphtheria: Tdap within the last 10 years
Measles, mumps, and rubella: vaccination dates (2 doses) or positive blood lab titers
Varicella (Chickenpox): vaccination dates (2 doses) or positive blood lab titers
Meningococcal Quadrivalent (ACWY) vaccine date (1 dose) or waiver for all students living in on- campus housing. Students will not be allowed to enter the on-campus housing until proof of meningitis vaccination or a medical/religious waiver is received.
Tuberculosis Screening (TB): Mandatory tuberculosis screening for all students. If you answer “Yes” to any of the online screening questions, you will need to print off the Tuberculosis Clinical Assessment form and have it completed and signed by your healthcare provider and reuploaded back into Medicat.

COVID vaccination is no longer required at MICA but is still recommended.

Login to the MICA Medicat Student Health portal , using your MICA credentials, to document, complete, and upload all required health forms and vaccination information.

International students who cannot obtain certain vaccines, such as Tetanus, due to supply shortages in their home country, can email the MICA student health center at studenthealth@mica.edu to request a temporary exemption until arrival in the US. . Students may also request medical and religious exemptions. The deadline to submit a medical or religious exception request for internal review is Saturday, July 31, 2025.

In the event of a medical emergency, please contact 911 or your local emergency services.

(See links above or Download PDF file)

Additional Student Health Documents + Information

Our Services

We offer a variety of health care services centered on you.

Health Forms

All health forms related to vaccine requirements, exemptions, and waivers can be found in the Medicat Student Health Portal.

Statement of Confidentially

All services provided to students are confidential. A confidential medical record is established and maintained for every student who receives care.

10 Tips for College Health

Student Health Insurance Policy

Urgent Care Centers

Need care after hours? Download this document for a list of centers to visit.

STI Testing (Sexually Transmitted Diseases)

The MICA student Health Center provides comprehensive screening exams, testing and treatment for all MICA students. Our staff and medical providers are experts in college health and understand the importance of providing sensitive service to our students in a safe and confidential environment.

Medication Management

The staff of the MICA Student Health Services is pleased to assist students under the care of a home medical provider with medication management while attending school in Baltimore, Maryland.

Drop-in/Urgent Care vs. Appointments

Having a medical issue or just not feeling well? Not sure if you should make an appointment or come see us at the Wellness Center during Drop-in/Urgent care hours? Don't worry, we got answers.

Cost of Visit

There is no charge for standard health visits for full-time enrolled students, which are covered by your student life fees; however, the are fees for lab work, immunizations, and procedures.

Referrals & Specialty Care

Clinicians will refer students to medical specialists and imaging centers whenever necessary. Referred specialists will be determined primarily by the student’s insurance coverage.

Current COVD Guidelines

In March 2024, the CDC released its current COVID guidelines, shifting from the need to isolate for five days before returning to work or school to a more flexible period of isolation in line with symptoms. Click the link above to read the full document

Pharmacy

The majority of prescriptions given at the MICA student health center can be electronically sent to a local pharmacy at the request of the student. Chase Brexton has a pharmacy located within our Mt. Vernon Center (1111 North Charles St.) which is available to all MICA students.

Student Health Center Staff

Student Health Center