Preparing to live at WashU calls for some preparation on the part of students.
A good time to have conversations about student health is before attending college. This may include processes and procedures, ways to access medical care and ensuring they understand their health history.
Students should be able to discuss the following independently:
| Health history, including major diagnoses or past surgeries | |
| Medications taken regularly | |
| Any allergies or reactions to medications, foods or other substances | |
| Family medical history |
Transferring healthcare
Mental health
Whether or not your student has received support for emotional or mental health in the past, there are several things to consider, including transferring mental health care.
Prescriptions
Prescriptions for medications can be transferred to the Quadrangle Pharmacy located on-campus in the Student Health Center.
Building a first-aid kit
We suggest students be equipped with some over-the-counter medications and
basic first aid supplies for independent use. Consider the following:
| Ace bandages | |
| Adhesive bandages | |
| Anti-itch/bug bite ointment | |
| Cold packs/heating pads | |
| Cough/cold/allergy relief | |
| COVID antigen tests | |
| Current prescriptions | |
| Face masks | |
| Fever/pain relief | |
| Hand sanitizer | |
| Thermometer | |
| Upset stomach relief |
Tip: get a pic of your important info
Using your phone, take a photo of your insurance and prescription cards (front and back) to keep easily on-hand.