Health Services FAQ’s

Where can I get a Covid-19 test?

• There is a limited amount of tests available at the Wellness Center in Buntrock or at Health Services (while supplies last).
• There is a limited amount of tests available in the Vending Machine in the Ground Floor of Buntrock.
• By appointment only: Northfield Hospital and Clinics – Northfield Clinic (507-646-1494).
• Purchase at-home testing kits at most retail pharmacies and grocery stores.

I tested positive for Covid what do I do next?

• Visit the Infectious Disease Webpage for guidance.

I am a parent and I have questions about my child who tested positive for Covid, where can I find out more information?

• Visit the Covid-19 information page for answers to many questions.

I need proof of my Covid-19 vaccinations but I can’t find my vaccination card, what do I do?

If you received your Covid-19 vaccination in Minnesota, you can access the Docket App to show proof of immunization.  Instructions about how to download and use the Docket App can be found here.  If you did not receive your Covid-19 vaccination in Minnesota, contact the state health department or the clinic/pharmacy location where you received your vaccination for help in retrieving your records.  Health Service does not track or retain records for Covid-19 vaccination.

I have the St. Olaf international student health insurance plan, where do I get my insurance card?
Student Accounts in the Business Office manages the international health insurance plan for all international students. Health Services does not manage health plans. Please contact the Student Account Office by calling 507-786-3296, emailing tuition@stolaf.edu, or visiting the Business Office in Tomson Hall 134.

I’m a domestic student and need health insurance. How do I obtain health insurance as a domestic student?
St. Olaf no longer offers a school-sponsored health insurance plan for domestic students. This decision was made while considering the needs of students, families, and staff. To learn more about what options are available to you as a domestic student, please visit the Student Accounts website. Health Services does not manage health plans.

How do I find out if a test/procedure/visit is covered by my insurance?
Call the customer service phone number listed on your insurance card.

How do I schedule an appointment?
Call 507-786-3063 or use the OleCare portal to self-schedule. Please call ahead so we can plan for your appointment, we may not be able to accommodate walk-ins.

How much does it cost to see the provider in Health Services?
There is no fee for your visit, however, we charge for certain tests and over the counter items.

When can I be seen in Health Services?
ALWAYS CALL 911 OR PUBLIC SAFETY AT 507-786-3666 IN AN EMERGENCY. Our appointment hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM until 4:00 PM. We are closed during the lunch hour, 12:00-1:00. Our office is not open on the weekends, evenings, college holidays, or during the summer. If you need medical care outside of our appointment hours, you may use TimelyCare – free, 24/7 medical and mental telehealth care. Please see the TimelyCare page for more information and how to use this service.

I have routine lab work that needs to be done. Can I do this at Health Services?
Health Services has limited lab services available. You may contact us to ask if your specific need is able to be met in our office. If we are not able to accommodate you, local resources for clinics are listed on the Health Services Local Resources page.

What are the immunization requirements?
It is MN state law that all students attending college be fully immunized for MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) and TDAP (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) or TD (tetanus, diphtheria). Students are required to upload a copy of their immunization record when they matriculate to St. Olaf. Information is sent to student emails with instructions on this process before they arrive to campus.

Where do I find my immunization record?
You can ask your healthcare provider for a copy of your immunization record. It is likely that your graduating high school also has your immunization record. The Department of Health in the state you received your immunizations will also have records. If you have received immunizations in Minnesota, you can use the Docket app to easily look up your immunization record.

What immunizations can I get in Health Services?
Multiple immunization clinics are scheduled during the academic year in Health Services and are provided by Cub Pharmacy.  You can contact our office at 507-786-3063 to register for an appointment at the next immunization clinic.  Check with your health insurance provider to see if vaccinations given by Cub Pharmacy would be covered under your policy.  If not, you would need to pay the out of pocket costs listed below. The following immunizations can be given at immunization clinics:

TDAP ($75)

MMR ($130 each) *This is a two series vaccine

Influenza ($40)

Hep A ($130 each) *This is a two series vaccine

Hep B ($130 each) *This is a three series vaccine

Meningococcal (ACWY, MENVEO from GSK) *MenB not available ($175)

HPV ($350 each) *This is a three series vaccine

Where are other places I can get immunizations?
Many local pharmacies are able to administer TDAP, Flu, and Covid-19 immunizations.  You can get immunizations at Northfield Hospital and Clinics – Northfield Clinic.  Please visit the Local Health Care Resources page on our website for more information on local pharmacies and clinics.

How can I get to my medical appointments off campus?
Transportation to medical appointments and pharmacy trips can be arranged with Campus-Go.  Students may use this free shuttle service with their St. Olaf ID.  Please see the Campus-Go page on the Transportation website for more information about hours and how to set up a ride.

How can I get my prescriptions delivered to campus?
Walgreens Pharmacy (507-645-9658) and Sterling Pharmacy (507-645-4455) both offer delivery service of prescriptions to campus.  Prescriptions are delivered to the Post Office in plain packaging with the student’s name by the pharmacy.  The Post Office staff will put a note in the student’s PO box to come to the PO window to pick up their prescription.  To set up delivery, students will need to call the pharmacy of their choice directly to establish the delivery and payment options.

My prescription is with the pharmacy where I live.  How do I get my prescriptions locally?
Contact your current pharmacy and tell them you need to transfer your prescription to a local pharmacy in Northfield.  A list of local pharmacies is located on the Health Services Local Health Care Resources page.

Will Health Services store my medication?  Can I have my prescription sent to Health Services?
We are not able to receive or store medications.

I receive allergy shots. Can I get these at Health Services?
Health Services is not able to administer allergy shots.  Northfield Hospital and Clinics in Northfield is the local resource to establish care with to receive your allergy shots.  Call the clinic at 507-646-1494 to arrange appointments for allergy shots.

I have ADHD. Can I see a provider for medication management?

If you have been diagnosed with ADHD and your home prescriber cannot continue prescribing while you attend college, you can have your medications managed through St. Olaf College Health Services. We are unable to complete diagnostic evaluations for ADHD.