All students must carry proof of their health insurance coverage while on campus. Most health insurance companies issue a health insurance card for that purpose. To prevent confusion, it is also recommended that all students know how their health insurance program is administered, in the event a need for health care arises while at school. Canisius College is not responsible for payment of medical expenses incurred by students. The Student Health Center is a nurse-directed health service, providing nursing assessment, and care for the minor health problems students encounter.
All visits are confidential.
The Counseling Center, as an integral service within the Office of Student Affairs, actively supports the educational mission of the College. Counseling supports and encourages students to reflect upon personal and academic choices, actions, and progress as free and responsible adults. Counseling services are offered free of charge to all registered students by a staff of professionally qualified college counselors, who act as objective, responsive listeners and supportive educators. Several research studies conducted by the College have suggested that students who live in the residence halls develop important social values which enable them to better know themselves, their classmates, and their instructors. These programs include lectures, workshops, volunteer experiences, and social activities.