Virtual Urgent Care: Accessible 24/7 from your phone via the online portal. This service is free for cadets when using a Citadel email and offers treatment for common acute conditions, respiratory infections, sexual health, and stomach problems. First-time users will need to create a new account with your citadel email and CWID.
The hours listed are for the regular academic year. Maymester and Summer School hours are more limited. The Infirmary will be closed with limited access to voicemail and email during all furlough times or when cadets are not on campus.
Information on health insurance requirements and services covered can be found on the Health Insurance page.
Sick Call & In-person provider visits: (Physician and Nurse Practitioner)
Monday-Friday: 0630-1345
Nurses are available 24/7
Please ring the bell after hours when doors are locked if you need to be seen.
Medications: Whether ordered by the infirmary or an outside provider,
medications can be sent to MUSC Ashley River Tower (ART) Pharmacy for courier delivery.
Please have the provider indicate the patient is a Citadel cadet, or medications will not be delivered to the infirmary.
Charges will be billed to insurance, and cadets are responsible for the remaining balance.
To make a payment, visit https://muschealth.org/patients-visitors/billing/payment-options.
Medications are delivered at 1300 and 1700 on weekdays. Pick-up is any time after delivery.
If prescriptions are not picked up within 48 hours, they will be returned to the pharmacy.
A state or government-issued ID is required to pick up controlled substances.
Over-the-counter medications are available at the cadet store.
Allergy Shots: Available Monday-Friday during provider hours. Allergy serum is stored in a locked medication refrigerator; allergy shots are administered by a nurse, and cadets are monitored for allergic reactions following allergy injections.
Laboratory: Lab testing is available at the Infirmary. After specimens are collected, they are sent to the MUSC main lab for processing. The fee for a lab draw visit at the infirmary is covered; however, the testing of labs will be the cadet’s responsibility after insurance.
X-Rays: 0700-1100 weekdays. Extremity, chest, and abdominal films are available at the Infirmary.
EKG: Electrocardiograms are available at the Infirmary 24/7.
Inpatient (Daytime and Overnight) Admissions: The Infirmary has 35 in-patient beds available for cadets who are ill, injured, or recovering from surgery. A small fee is charged to the citadel student account for linens, toiletries, etc. ($25 for daytime admissions and $30/night for overnight admissions, not covered by insurance).
Counseling Services: 0800-1630, Monday – Friday. The Citadel Counseling Center is located on Richardson Ave.
Administration: 0830-1630, Monday – Friday. The Citadel Infirmary’s Administration office is available to assist all students with any questions regarding the medical standards for admission, medical forms, insurance information, and scheduling MUSC appointments. Please email inquiries to citadel@musc.edu. You may also leave a voicemail message or speak with a staff nurse during the school year, who can answer most questions.
Transportation: In an emergency, the Infirmary will call an ambulance to transport a cadet to the hospital. Transportation for doctor’s appointments and other routine matters can be obtained through POV, local taxis, or UBER at the cadet’s cost. There is a shuttle that goes from the Infirmary to downtown MUSC clinics on weekdays at no cost. See below for times and locations.