Frequently Asked Questions

Wellness Center services are available in person and virtually while classes are in session. Appointments are scheduled Monday through Thursday, between 9 am - 3 pm, extended hours on Thursdays until 4:30 pm. We also see students for walk-in appointments.

To schedule an in person or virtual appointment for health services, visit smccd.medicatconnect.com.

All services are confidential.

The Wellness Center provides assessment, management, and treatment of:

• Medical advice and referrals to internal and external resources
• Medication refills excluding any scheduled drugs
• Flu-like symptoms
• Cold and cough
• Conjunctivitis
• Urinary tract infections
• Minor wounds/lacerations/abrasions
• Gastroenteritis
• Allergies
• Mild allergic reactions
• Contact dermatitis
• Bug bites/spider bites
• Minor cellulitis
• Pharyngitis
• Sprain, strains, and joint pain
• Back pain
• Indigestion and heartburn
• Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
• Emergency contraception
• General physical exams
• Family PACT patients: including STI testing and treatment, pregnancy tests, birth control refills, and Pap smears.

Yes, TB skin tests are available on-site for free. TB blood tests cost about $55. This amount will be billed to your student registrar account. You may schedule a virtual or in-person appointment at smccd.medicatconnect.com.

• TB skin tests require two visits 48-72 hours apart and can be placed for free at our student health center.
• TB blood tests are preferred for people who have had the BCG vaccine and for SMCCD new hires who need further testing. The test requires a blood draw with results in 5-6 business days. There is no charge for new SMCCD employees. All other students requesting a TB blood test will be charged the student discounted rate of about $55. This charge will post to the student's registrar account.

New and refill prescriptions can be completed.

Basic STI screening includes HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia. The discounted student rate for all four tests is approximately $60. This amount will be billed to your student registrar account.

Sports Physical appointments are reserved for College of San Mateo athletes only.

Our student health clinic offers intrauterine devices (IUD), subdermal implants, condoms, emergency contraception, and prescriptions for birth control pills, hormonal patches, and Depo Provera injections.

Please email csmwellness@smccd.edu if you would like to request a classroom presentation about the CSM student health clinic and our scope of services.

Our next health fair will be in late October 2026.

Located in Building 5, 3rd floor, the Wellness Vending machine offers students discounted over-the-counter products. This includes items such as allergy medication, pain relievers, mouthwash, bandages, condoms, emergency contraception, fentanyl test strips, naloxone, feminine hygiene products, pregnancy tests, and much more.