Now that you’re graduating, you might be wondering what happens to your access to the Student Health and Wellness Centre. We’ve put together a list of our most frequently asked questions and you can read through the list below.
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Can I still use the Student Health & Wellness Centre if I am graduating?
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 styudent 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.