The Counseling and Wellness Center provides medical services including a range of primary care, referral, and educational services, for currently enrolled New College students.
Student Health Services Clinic Hours
New College students can make appointments for Student Health Services during the fall/spring academic terms. Services include general medical, sexual health, gynecology exams, and allergy shots.
To schedule an appointment, call (941) 487-4254, and select option 1.
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wednesdays: 8:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
Fridays: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
(Closed weekends)
If you are seeking Student Health Services, it is recommended that you call to schedule an appointment. For health-related emergencies and walk-in appointments, we will make every effort to see you the same day, but we cannot guarantee an appointment.
If you need assistance finding resources in the community, you can contact our case manager by either calling 941-487-4254 option 1 or using the online scheduling link.
As our patient, you have the right:
- To be treated with respect, consideration, and dignity.
- To appropriate privacy.
- To confidentiality of your medical records. Except when required by law, patients will be given the opportunity to approve or refuse the release of medical records.
- To be provided complete information, to the degree known, concerning your diagnosis, evaluation, treatment and prognosis unless medically inadvisable.
- To participate with your practitioner in making informed decisions involving your health care, including your right to accept or refuse medical care or treatment.
- To request and receive a second opinion from a community provider.
- To review your medical record.
- To care that is considerate and respectful of your own values and cultural beliefs, and to equal access to treatment regardless of race, national origin, creed, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or religion.
- To timely access to health care.
- To refuse to participate in experimental research. A refusal to participate in research will never jeopardize subsequent care with Student Health Services or the Counseling and Wellness Center.
- To examine and receive an explanation of costs for treatment when applicable.
As our patient, you have the responsibility:
- To provide to the best of your knowledge, accurate and complete information.
- To follow the plan of treatment as discussed and recommended by the health professional and to assume responsibility if you refuse treatment or don’t follow the plan.
- To inform the provider about living will and/or medical power of attorney or other directive that may affect your health care.
- To arrange payment for any charges not covered by the health fee.
- To treat staff with respect, consideration, and dignity.
- To inform the Counseling and Wellness Director as soon as possible if you believe your rights have been violated, to express grievances, or to offer suggestions.
- To respect the community by turning off cell phones, or placing them on vibrate, and refraining from use unless authorized by the Health Care Provider.
- To keep your appointment with Student Health Services, or to cancel at least one hour before the scheduled appointment.
Immunization documentation must be submitted before a student is allowed to register for or attend classes.
The state of Florida requires all students under the age of 40, whether degree or non-degree, full-time or part-time, to present documented proof of immunity to Rubella. All students born after 1956 must also submit proof of immunity to Measles. The Measles and MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) immunizations are available through Student Health Services for a nominal fee. Tuberculosis testing, tetanus vaccine, and rubella and rubeola titers are also available. Please call us at 941-487-4254, option 1 for a complete list of immunizations offered, pricing, and to make an appointment.
Submit documentation before registration, to Student Health Services in the Counseling & Wellness Center.
All documentation may be submitted to: Student Health Services, Counseling & Wellness Center, 5800 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota, FL 34243. Fax: 941-487-4256.
For more information visit: Immunization Information
NCF students may purchase health insurance under the Healthcare Reform Act (Obamacare). More information can be found at www.healthcare.gov
All international students who need to obtain insurance, below are links to current companies that provide international student insurance plans.
An international student may not register for classes until proof of insurance and immunizations have been received by the Counseling and Wellness Center, Student Health Services. Documentation can be faxed to 941-487-4256.
CVS and Walgreens can deliver medications to the Counseling & Wellness Center. Once your medication is delivered, all you need is your picture ID to pick it up during our normal business hours Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
To sign up for CVS click here and use the address below or call 941-355-4155 if you have any questions
To use the delivery service for Walgreens, call any local Walgreens pharmacy and ask for your prescription to be sent to the address below or call 941-360-3474 to talk to our closest Walgreens pharmacy
Our Address:
Counseling & Wellness Center, New College of Florida, 5805 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota FL, 34243
At times, a student’s medical and health needs fall outside the scope of services provided by the center and need to be addressed by a specialist. In such cases, the practitioner and staff will help refer the client to an appropriate community referral for further treatment.
Students are expected to seek medical interventions in the community outside of our regular business hours. These offices are not associated with our student health center and normal medical fees are associated with these offices.
- Sarasota Memorial Walk In Clinic: 2401 University Parkway, Ste 105, Sarasota, FL 34243. Phone: 941-917-1234
- Sarasota Memorial Hospital -Emergency Room: 1700 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34239. Phone: 941-917-9000
- Manatee Memorial Hospital – Emergency Room: 206 Second Street East, Bradenton, FL 34208. Phone: 941-746-5111
- Sarasota County Health Department: 2200 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL 2900. Phone: 941-861-2900
- Manatee County Health Department: 410 6th Ave East, Bradenton, FL 34208. Phone: 941-748-0747
- Charlotte County Health Department: 514 East Grace Street, Punta Gorda, FL 33950. Phone: 941-624-7200