The Center for Student Health & Counseling (SHAC)

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The Center for Student Health & Counseling

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.

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Health Services

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Dental Services

Health Promotion & Education

Student Health Insurance

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Spring Waiver Status: CLOSED

If you missed the Spring Waiver Deadline (4/12/26) visit the Missed Waiver Appeal information page for due dates and criteria. Please note that all late waivers submitted during the Missed Waiver period, will be subject to an audit including verifying your plan was active on the first day of spring term.

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)

Mental Health Screening Tool

The CCAPS-Screen is a completely anonymous and confidential online mental health screening instrument that assesses the most common mental health concerns experienced by students. It is a user-friendly tool that can help students decide when further mental health evaluation or support may be recommended.

Test Your Mood

SHAC Anti Discrimination Statement

SHAC is committed to affirming and providing care for all of our students who have been directly or vicariously impacted by trauma and discrimination.

For the full statement visit the SHAC Anti Discrimination Statement

Transgender Healthcare and Reproductive Rights

The Center for Student Health and Counseling unequivocally supports the right of all individuals to determine and control the outcomes of their reproductive lives and believes that transgender healthcare is a human right and should be accessible to trans and gender diverse youth and adults. SHAC will continue to advocate for student’s reproductive healthcare rights and increased accessibility to gender affirming care.