Medical Health

Medical Appointments at Student Health Service

Student Health Service (SHS) provides a full spectrum of primary care services including:

• Acute/urgent medical needs: strep throat, flu, accidents/injuries, intestinal/stomach problems, STI screening and treatment, pregnancy testing, emergency contraception, abdominal pain, headache, UTI, etc. 
• Management of Chronic conditions
• Mental health diagnosis and medication management
• Contraceptive counseling and prescribing including Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) such as IUDs and Implants
• Vaccinations: both routine and travel
• LGBTQ health including gender-affirming care
• Accutane initiation and management
• Eating Disorder Support
• Nutrition Counseling
• Sport Physicals (Club Only)

Sexual & Reproductive Health

Sexual & Reproductive Health at Student Health

Taking care of your sexual and reproductive health is important at every age and for all genders. We offer a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where you can get your questions answered and receive the sexual and reproductive health care you need to stay well. Keep reading to learn more about our services.

• Birth Control
• Genital (vagina or penis) Concerns
• Breast Care
• Menstrual Issues
• Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
• STI Testing and Treatment
• PrEP for HIV
• Cervical Cancer Screening and Colposcopy
• HPV Vaccine and Counseling
• Pregnancy Options and Medication Abortion

SHS Sexual & Reproductive Health Webpage

HPV Vaccine

Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection, but vaccinations are available. The vaccine provides protection for all sexes and genders against HPV-related cancers by up to 99%. The HPV Vaccine is widely accessible and available at Student Health Service. The vaccine is covered with no additional charge for those with UCSHIP insurance. Some private insurances will also cover the vaccine for people under 26. Vaccinations are also available at CVS for those with private insurance. The HPV vaccine is a 3-shot series over the span of 6 months. Student Health can finish the series or restart for those who started the series but didn't finish. The time is now to get the vaccine while it is covered by UCSHIP and available at UCSB.

More on the HPV Vaccine

Trans @ UCSB Guide

Trans @UCSB is a navigational guide for trans and gender diverse students. This collection of resources, recommendations, referrals, advice, and step-by-step instructions is intended to help students navigate gender exploration and transition on our campus.

UCSB staff are here to provide support and guidance throughout your journey. If you have any edits, suggestions, resources requests, or unanswered questions, please reach out to equity@sa.ucsb.edu

Resource Center for Sexual & Gender Diversity

Condom Distribution Program

The Condom Distribution Program at UCSB is a free service dedicated to encouraging safer sex for those that are sexually active by making condoms at UCSB accessible, attainable, and acceptable (sex-positive and normalized) according to CDC Guidelines. Condom Dispensers are located across campus and in the residence halls. These dispensers are filled with free lubricated and non-lubricated condoms. The program is a partnership between the Department of Health & Wellness, RHA, RCSGD, and The Women's Center. Please note that during the summer months, condoms will be available only at select locations. Please review our many condom distribution locations below to find a Condom Dispenser near you! If you're a department that is interested in distributing condoms as well, please contact joanna@ucsb.edu.

Locate Condom Distribution Locations

Free Menstrual Supplies

The UCSB Menstrual Health & Equity Coalition (COWSB, UCSB Library, UCSB Women's center, UCSB RHA, UCSB Basic Needs, UCSB Associated Students, and UCSB Health & Wellness) have teamed up to offer free menstrual products at the following locations:

Isla Vista

• Wookstocks Pizza in Isla Vista (restrooms)
• Rockfire in Isla Vista (restroom)

UCSB Residence Halls

• Santa Cruz
• Anacapa
• Santa Rosa
• San Miguel
• San Nicolas
• San Rafael
• Manzanita Village
• Santa Catalina

Student Resource Building (SRB)

• Health & Wellness Center + Women's Center (shared space)
• All Women's Restrooms
• All Gender Neutral Restrooms

Basic Needs Health Snack Stations

• ICA Study
• MCC
• RCSGD
• TSC
• El Centro
• EOP
• ONDAS
• CAPS
• SNAC
• Student Health Service (SHS)
• Student Mental health Coordination Services

UCSB Library

• Female and Gender Neutral Restrooms:
  • 1st Floor (1509, 1511, 1514, 1516)
  • 2nd Floor (2505, 2507, 2522, 2526)
  • 4th Floor (4549)

Sexual Health & Relationships Programs at the Department of Health & Wellness

Learn about satisfying and consensual relationships, access to safer sex supplies, as well as many other resources around sex and sexuality. The best way to get started is to learn about your resources and find out how you can get more information, get tested regularly, get vaccinated, know how to access contraception or know where to get a prescription for birth control. 

Our sexual health education program is designed to provide accurate and comprehensive information about sexual health, safety, and self-agency to a diverse population of 26,000 students. In doing so, our students can make informed and thoughtful decisions about their physical, emotional, and social well-being according to their own values, whether their values lead them to choose abstinence or those who choose to be sexually active. 

H&W S&R Webpage