A. Healthcare and Fitness Information
On-Campus Care
OhioHealth Campus Care is »¨¼¾´«Ã½â€™s student health center – located in the Hudson Health Center in Hudson Hall. They offer a wide range of health services tailored to the specific needs of »¨¼¾´«Ã½ students, with the convenience of an on-campus location. All »¨¼¾´«Ã½ graduate students enrolled in one or more credit hours are eligible to use the services available at OhioHealth Campus Care at »¨¼¾´«Ã½. You do not have to be enrolled in the University Student Health Insurance to use the services.
Off-Campus Urgent Care
(if Campus Care is closed)
Urgent medical conditions are ones that are not considered emergencies but still require care within 24 hours. There are two off-campus options:
Holzer Clinic Urgent Care
Phone: 740.593.3594
2131 E State St., Athens, OH, 45701
Express Care
Phone: 740.594.2456
265 W Union St, Athens, OH, 45701
Emergency Care
If you are in a life-threatening situation and cannot wait to see a doctor, go to a hospital's emergency room. There are two options.
O'Bleness Memorial Hospital
Phone: 740.566.4925
44 W. Union St., Athens, OH, 45701
Memorial Health System - Athens Medical Campus
Emergency Department: 1st Floor
206 Columbus Rd in Athens, OH, 45701
24 Hour Nurse Line: (844) 474-6522 | For General Info: (740) 374-1400
If you cannot make it to the hospital emergency room but still need immediate medical help, you can call 911 for an ambulance to take you to the hospital.
Health Insurance
»¨¼¾´«Ã½ requires all students to carry health insurance. »¨¼¾´«Ã½'s Student Insurance Office (studentinsurance@ohio.edu) is available for questions.
Learn more about OHIO's Student Health Insurance.
For international students to gain a better understanding of the U.S. health system and insurance system, please see OU Health Care (for international students)
Fitness Resources
Fitness and Recreation: Group fitness courses, personal training, F45 training
of physical and psychological wellness events on campus
Athens now has a free outdoor fitness court.
Location: 120 Stimson Avenue, Athens, Ohio 45701 (near the new fire station; see here)
Health-Related Leave of Absence/Withdrawal
Read more about Withdrawal for Medical Reasons and How to Return if your health requires you to consider a withdrawal.
To access the tuition appeal/medical documentation form, click here and scroll down to Medical Documentation.
The below policies were accurate as of January 2025. Please also refer to your program handbooks for any program-specific requirements.
Leave of Absence Policy for Ph.D., Ed.D., and M.F.A. Students
Students enrolled in a degree program who do not expect to make progress toward their degree for a period of time must notify their program that they intend to take a leave of absence for up to one year. Leaves of absence may have more restrictive guidelines in some programs; consult your school or college document. Students on a declared leave of absence are understood to not be actively working on any degree components and may not make use of university resources and services or engage in significant consultation with the faculty. To declare a leave of absence, a student shall submit a written request to the departmental graduate chair or director of graduate studies stating the expected duration of the leave. Leaves of absence must be declared prior to the start of the effective term of the leave. Departments should have in place a plan to address any incompletes at the time leave is undertaken. Official leaves will be documented for the student in writing, with a copy forwarded to the college office and the Graduate College for recording in the student’s file. It is the responsibility of the student to resolve all issues pertaining to financial support, federal financial aid, and any outstanding debt to the University prior to a leave of absence. Prior to the completion of the leave of absence, the student must notify the departmental graduate chair or director of graduate studies so that the reentry process can be initiated.
A leave of absence does not automatically extend the time limit for completion of a degree. For limits and extension procedures, see the degree time limit for master’s and doctoral degrees in the Degree Requirements section of this catalog. Consult your program for possible extensions of internal milestones or other requirements. A student who does not return and register in the degree program at the conclusion of an approved leave of absence is considered inactive in the program and must then apply for re-enrollment as well complete any retroactive enrollment required under the Continuous Enrollment policy in order to return. International students in F-1 or J-1 nonimmigrant status must also obtain authorization from International Student and Faculty Services prior to the initiation of a leave of absence and before returning to campus to ensure compliance with current SEVIS regulations and visa restrictions. Declaration of a leave of absence will ensure that your academic program is aware of your plans. It also provides confirmation for third parties of your status as a student on an approved leave.
Withdrawing After Classes Have Begun
Withdrawing is defined as dropping all classes on or after the first day of classes and no later than the day before the last day of classes for the semester or session. Note: This includes all regular »¨¼¾´«Ã½ classes for which a student is registered for a given term, whether on one campus or more than one. This does not prevent a student from registering for a future term. Withdrawal is not permitted on or after the last day of classes. You cannot withdraw from the University using My OHIO Student Center. Contact the Graduate College to complete the Request for Withdrawal Form. When the Graduate College has approved the request, your withdrawal request is processed by the Office of the University Registrar, which grants an official withdrawal after determining that all obligations to the University have been met. International students in F–1 or J–1 status must see an International Student and Faculty Services advisor before canceling their registration or withdrawing from the University.
Medical Withdrawal
A withdrawal for medical reasons may result in a medical hold being placed on your records. If a hold is placed, you must request clearance from the Dean of Students to re-enroll. When the clearance is approved, the hold will be released.