The Center for Student Health & Counseling (SHAC)

Be in the know - Measles isn't just a little rash

If you suspect that you may have measles, please call our clinic at 503.725.2800 and ask to speak with a nurse. Do not arrive at the clinic without calling first, as measles is highly contagious and special precautions are needed to protect other patients and staff.

Symptoms include: Fever, cough, watery and pink eyes, rash (starts on your head and neck, usually with a high fever over 101.5), and runny nose.

Interested in getting the MMR vaccine at SHAC? Please call our main line 503.725.2800 for more information. 

Spring Waiver Status:  OPEN February 11 through April 12, 2026

Access the Spring Waiver

Spring 2026:  You may do an insurance waiver as long as you have adequate health insurance in place at the beginning of Spring term. The waiver is for domestic students taking 5 or more Spring credits (1 or more if an International student). If you already have an approved waiver on file from Fall 2025 or Winter 2026, you do NOT need to do a new waiver until next Fall of 2026. The Spring waiver deadline is April 12, 2026.    

Please note: If you just registered for 5 or more Spring credits (1 if you are an international student), you must wait 1 business day for the waiver database to be updated in order to access the waiver.

Have you lost your insurance coverage?  Oregonians are experiencing increases of insurance premiums for 2026 and many on Oregon Health Plan are facing losing eligibility this year. If you have a waiver on file and have lost your insurance coverage for any reason, you may opt back on student insurance.  Email us at insurancehelp@pdx.edu with questions.

Dental Services Update

Beginning in Fall Term 2025 (September 29) Dental Services will be open on Mondays: 8am-5pm (closed 12-1pm)