Risk Management Information For Students

The following risk management information is specifically targeted at students and should answer questions relating to health insurance, accidents on campus, liability and automobiles. Questions may be directed to any of the staff in our office.

Student Health
The University Health Services (UHS) focuses on providing primary medical and nursing care, mental health services and preventive care for students at UW-Madison. Clinical and preventive services are provided at 1552 University Avenue - one block north of Camp Randall Stadium. Counseling and Consultation Services are provided at 115 N. Orchard Street.

Unfortunately, illness, injuries or other problems may not always occur when UHS is open. UHS does not cover the cost of services provided outside their facilities. It is strongly recommended that all students have health insurance that includes emergency room and hospitalization coverage. University Health Services offers a Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP). Please consult the UHS and SHIP websites for further information.

What to do in case of an accident!
If you or a friend are hurt on campus (while getting to and from classes, in a classroom or lab, or off campus, i.e. fieldtrip, research site, etc.), you may seek help in a variety of ways:

  • If you are mobile and can get yourself to the University Health Service during their hours, you may seek help from them.
  • In the campus area, if you are unable to travel without assistance, and the situation doesn't warrant an ambulance, you may call the University Police and they will get you to the Health Service or another campus medical facility.
  • In the case of serious and/or life threatening injury, a call should be placed to the local police or fire department (911 if available) which will immediately dispatch emergency personnel.

The University does not provide blanket medical coverage to students. Students are strongly encouraged to secure their own health insurance, either through their parents, the Student Health Insurance Plan or some other program.

Liability
As indicated, the University does not provide blanket medical coverage to students or other visitors to the campus. However, should an injury or property damage occur which is the result of the negligence of a University employee, a claim can be filed against the University. If you have suffered financial loss because of such an incident, contact Risk Management at 21 N. Park Street, Suite 6101 or phone 262-0379.

Additionally, if you become a University student employee, the State's coverage will extend liability protection to you for your work-related negligent acts which may cause injury or property damage to others.

Special Events Liability Insurance
If you're planning an event and your group needs or desires liability protection to protect your members from the financial risk of claims being made against them, the University has a special events liability program available. For example, your group wants to sponsor an event such as an animal show, a dance, or a concert - now you can protect your organization against claims which could results if an incident at your event resulted in injury or property damage for one of the attendees. There is a charge based on the type of event, the number of days and the anticipated attendance. For more information, check that web page.

Driving for the University
At some point in time, you may be asked to drive a University vehicle for your department or because of employment on campus. Students who need to drive for the University need to complete a Student or Volunteer Driver Authorization form. The properly completed form, including all requested signatures, should be forwarded to Risk Management at 21 N. Park Street, Suite 6101, Campus Mail. Upon receipt, we will review your driving record and, if acceptable, we will add your name to the Approved Driver Database.


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