Health Services

Health Services Provided

General health treatments and instructions are provided. Students are encouraged to come by the Rowan Hall Health Services Center. Appointments are not required.

Referral services are available to the Natchez ASU Family Clinic and local health care providers. Mental health services are also available for students. Please contact the Office of Counseling and Testing at 601-877-6230 for further information.

Dental Services are not provided. Students are advised to arrange for such services prior to coming to school or during school breaks.

Medical Excuses

If needed, an official medical excuse will be given to a student to cover the time under the care of the Department of Health & Disability Services. The excuses should be given directly to the instructor. Students are reminded that they are responsible for any class work missed.

Disability Accommodations

Disability Services is the designated office at Alcorn State University which evaluates disability documentation, determines eligibility, and implements reasonable accommodations for enrolled students as guided by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and University policy.

Academic & Residential accommodations are provided on an individual basis. See Disability Services for additional instructions.

Student Health Insurance

As a member of the Mississippi Institution of Higher Learning (IHL) system, Alcorn State University offers a voluntary student health insurance plan. All full-time domestic and international students are eligible to enroll in this insurance plan on a voluntary basis.

For additional information, visit www.uhcsr.com/alcorn to check out the school’s brochure/benefits flier or call 800-980-4698.

To enroll, please visit: www.uhcsr.com/alcorn

Alcorn State University has a Health Services Unit on the Lorman campus that provides quality health care services by licensed and professional staff free of charge. Appointments are not required. When necessary, referral services are available to the Natchez ASU Family Clinic and local health care providers, expenses incurred for services rendered at off-campus medical facilities are the responsibility of the student.