Proof of Health Insurance: Full
time students new to the university (undergrads taking at least
12
hours and grads taking at least 9 hours, newly admitted or re-admitted)
must either enroll in the school sponsored health insurance plan
or waive enrollment in the school sponsored plan by showing proof
of other comparable insurance coverage. Students enrolled in
the summer 2007 term or earlier who are still in the same program
are grandfathered and not required to show proof of health insurance.
This requirement must be met once annually.
Before your student leaves home,
1. Pack “Mom’s” first aid kit. A simple
shoebox with the following supplies can be very comforting
the first
time your student needs first aid or basic self care:
a. The antiseptic Mom uses for cuts, scratches and insect bites.
b. The pain reliever Mom uses for headaches and muscle discomfort.
c. The medicine Mom uses for upset stomach, diarrhea or nausea.
d. The medicine Mom uses for a cough and throat lozenges for
a sore throat.
e. The medicine Mom uses for allergies and colds.
f. A simple thermometer. Show them how to use it.
g. Band aids.
h. A can of chicken soup.
i. Mom’s advice to rest and drink plenty of non-alcoholic
liquids.
2. Make your student aware of how important it is to carry
a photo ID, insurance and prescription card with them at all
times. You NEVER know when these items will be needed.
3. Practice making an appointment for medical care. Make sure
they know how to describe their symptoms.
4. Practice ordering and picking up a prescription.
5. Let your student know that they can consult a pharmacist
for advice on over-the-counter medications as well as prescription
meds.
Once your student is at Florida State, if self care has
not relieved your student’s symptoms or the symptoms
worsen, your student may need to seek medical care.
1. Thagard Student Health Center (TSHC) is centrally located
on campus. The hours of operation are 8-4 Monday through Saturday
during the fall and spring semesters. There are no Saturday
hours during the summer.
2. To schedule an appointment, have your student call the Central
Appointment Unit at 850-644-4567. If they think they are running
a fever, have them take their temperature before calling the
appointment line.
