Students
The Dalhousie Student Health & Wellness Centre offers services to Dalhousie and King’s students. Those eligible for primary and mental healthcare services through the Centre include:
- Full and part time currently registered Dalhousie (Halifax) and Kings students.
- Graduate students on medical leave and/or leave of absence for up to one year from the time that they were last registered as a student.
- Students who have been academically dismissed, for up to one term following their academic dismissal.
Student patients may book medical appointments with any physician in the Centre, however, they are encouraged to book with the same physician for continuity of care. A student may be assigned to and followed by a specific physician if deemed most appropriate for ensuring quality care. Unless otherwise noted above, in order to assist with transition of care, students are able to access the Centre for services for one term following their last registered term (i.e. students who graduate in May are able to access services at the Centre until August 31). See more information below on eligibility of services for graduating students.
Family members
Family members (spouses and children) of Dalhousie students may also be seen at the Student Health & Wellness Centre for primary care appointments while the student is currently registered, as long as they meet the following criteria:
- Children are age 19 and under
- Family members can provide proof of same address as the registered Dalhousie student (photo ID, piece of mail, etc.)
- The family member does not have a family physician in Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM). A spouse or dependent who has a family physician in HRM is directed to access care with their own family physician.
Graduating students
You are able to continue using the services at the Student Health & Wellness Centre until August 31 of your graduating year (or December 31 for those who graduate in the fall). This includes medical, counselling and social work services. Services are available to those who currently reside in Nova Scotia.
If you have been seeing a physician, the physician and the Student Health & Wellness Centre team can assist you in transferring your file to an outside family physician.
I am graduating, but I am registered to return as a graduate student. Can I still use services at the Student Health & Wellness Centre?
Yes. Graduate students have access to the Student Health & Wellness Centre.
How do I find an off-campus family physician in Nova Scotia after I graduate?
If you require a physician in Nova Scotia after you graduate, you must register through Nova Scotia Health's Need a Family Practice Registry.
How can I access mental health services in Nova Scotia after I graduate?
Mental health and addictions support in our community is available through the Nova Scotia Health Authority and/or through private-practice psychologists, often covered through insurance plans.
Where can I get insurance after my current student policy expires?
The StudentVIP Grad Perks offers supplemental health and dental plans that can help you fill gaps and provide you with the protection that you need. StudentVIP has plans available for those currently on the Health & Dental plan.
The StudentVIP International Alumni plan is for recent graduated who have completed their studies and are going to remain in Canada for up to one year.