Cornell Health Services

For Precollege Students in Summer On-Campus Courses

Cornell Precollege students in summer on-campus courses who experience an acute illness or injury or have an urgent mental health concern can get care at Cornell Health, the university’s on-campus health center.

Cornell Health, centrally located at 110 Ho Plaza next to Willard Straight Hall, also has an on-site pharmacy, as well as a 24/7 vending machine that dispenses commonly used self-care supplies.

Cornell Health is open Monday through Friday during the summer (see hours). You can schedule appointments online or by calling 607.255.5155. Students with urgent health problems may be seen on a walk-in basis

If you have an urgent medical or mental health concern when Cornell Health is closed, the residential staff in your building can call Cornell Health 24/7 to consult with a health care provider, and can help arrange transportation to an off-campus urgent care clinic, if necessary.

Student Health Fee & Cost for Care

Precollege students in summer on-campus courses pay the university's summer Student Health Fee ($159 for 2025).

The cost of care is first billed to the student's/parent’s health insurance and then remaining costs are reduced to a $10 copay for most Cornell Health visits. Note that students are responsible for any cost their insurance doesn’t cover for vaccinations.

Students must bring proof of insurance to their first Cornell Health visit to avoid paying in full for services.

Confidentiality

All medical and mental health services at Cornell Health are confidential, and health care records are completely separate from all other university records. Cornell Health uses an electronic health records system, which provides a patient portal (myCornellHealth) to facilitate secure communication with students.

Student Health Requirements

Summer students in on-campus courses are required to complete Cornell's New Student Health Requirements to comply with state and federal laws, as well as with university policy.

All students must submit several forms related to health history, emergency contact information, and privacy and consent. Students taking six or more credits must also meet the university's immunization requirements. For more information, visit New Student Health Requirements.

Student Health Plan

Enrollment in Cornell's Student Health Plan (SHP) is mandatory for international students (with few exceptions).

U.S. students may choose to enroll in SHP if they do not have adequate health insurance during the summer program. Learn more about health insurance requirements.

Additional SHP enrollment information will be provided to students accepted into the program.