Bucknell Student Health
Confidential Care, Right on Campus
Bucknell Student Health offers a wide range of on-site care by appointment or walk-in to get students back on their feet fast and help them meet their health goals. Services include treatment for routine illnesses and injuries, gynecology visits, drug and alcohol counseling, travel medicine, and campus outreach and education. Walk-in visits are limited and will be evaluated for acuity and medical necessity.
We recommend scheduling an appointment. If you are unable to keep your appointment, please cancel by calling Bucknell Student Health at 570-577-1401.
Welcome, New Students!
Self-care Kit
As you start your Bucknell journey, prepare to stay healthy with a Self-care Kit. Consider bringing these items with you to Bucknell:
- Hand sanitizer
- Mild pain and/or fever reducer, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol)
- Mild pain, fever and/or anti-inflammatory, such as Ibuprofen (Advil)
- Antihistamine/allergy medicine (Benadryl, Claritin, Zyrtec)
- 1% hydrocortisone cream
- Antacid (Maalox, Rolaids, Pepto-Bismol, Tums)
- Decongestant (Sudafed PE)
- Anti-diarrhea medication (Imodium)
- Throat lozenges
- Band-aids of various sizes
- Ace wrap
- Hot/cold pack
- Gauze pack
- Medical tape
- Tissues
- Soup packets
- Soothing teas
Medical Record Requirement
All incoming students are required to submit a Medical Record Form to Bucknell Student Health prior to arrival on campus. A physical exam is part of the requirement, so please schedule one with a health practitioner as soon as possible to ensure your form is completed and sent to Bucknell Student Health prior on time. The deadlines for submitting the record form are:
Fall semester enrollment deadline: June 15
Spring semester enrollment deadline: January 3
Insurance Requirement
All full-time undergraduate students (taking three or more classes) and all full-time graduate students (those in a degree-seeking program and taking two or more courses per semester) attending Bucknell must enroll in or waive the health insurance coverage offered through the University each year. Students who waive coverage of the sponsored plan must provide verifiable proof of comparable coverage.
View coverage details and enroll in or waive coverage here
Our Services
We serve the Bucknell community with full suite of health, wellness and counseling services, from routine check-ups to minor surgeries and physical therapy. We can also offer referrals to local health-care providers.
Local Health Services
Bucknell Student Health has partnerships with Evangelical Community Hospital in Lewisburg and Geisinger Medical Center in Danville — two well-respected healthcare organizations near campus. Through these partnerships, students can meet with specialists and take advantage of other health resources at Geisinger and Evangelical. In case of emergency, students have access to emergency services in Lewisburg, or, if necessary, via Geisinger's LifeFlight in Danville.
Student Health Education Workshops
Bucknell Student Health offers several fun and educational health workshops to help students and on-campus organizations stay healthy and happy while at college.
Bucknell Student Health
Location
Graham Building, enter from 7th Street