Counseling & Wellness | Counseling & Wellness

Welcome! As a ministry to the Palm Beach Atlantic University community, our mission is to promote physical, mental, and spiritual health and well-being. Our desire is to provide all wellness services and programs from a Christ-centered perspective, enabling each person to fulfill academic, personal and spiritual goals. Counseling & Wellness provide free mental health services. We also offer a wide range of health programming to the university community including educational programs and regular blood drives in cooperation with area community blood centers.

If you would like more information on our Counseling Services, please visit their page at Counseling Center.

We look forward to serving you!

Health Insurance

Domestic Students - Health Insurance Information

The university does not offer a school-sponsored insurance plan. However, it is strongly recommended that students obtain coverage while enrolled at PBA, as the university acknowledges the significance of healthcare protection for its community. Below is a list of health insurance options tailored to specific student groups, which can aid students in making an informed decision. Please be aware that by clicking any of the links provided, you acknowledge that Palm Beach Atlantic University does not endorse any specific insurance plan. PBA strongly advises students to review the policies of these plans or agents carefully before purchasing coverage.

PBA is committed to supporting our students. For individual support, please contact the Office of Counseling & Wellness at 561-803-2576 or Counseling_wellness@pba.edu.

Domestic Students - Health Insurance Resources

Florida MarketPlace
Website: https://www.healthcare.gov
Phone Number: (800)318-2596

Domestic Students - Health-Sharing Plans Resources

Liberty Health Share
Website: https://www.libertyhealthshare.org/
Phone Number: (855) 585-4237

Samaritan’s Ministries
Website: https://samaritanministries.org/
Phone Number: (877) 764-2426

Medi-share
Website: https://www.medishare.org/medishare-difference/
Phone Number: (855) 858-1869

International Students - Health Insurance Information

The university does not offer health insurance. However, the United Healthcare student health insurance plan is available as a resource for F1 visa international students. PBA is not affiliated with United Healthcare. We strongly advise students to review the policies of the student health insurance plan carefully before purchasing coverage.

If you are considering this student health insurance option and have questions, please reach out to Global@gallagherstudent.com for assistance or call 1-888-251-6253.

Please click the following link to enroll and pay for health insurance: https://www.uhcsrinternational.com/school_page/palm-beach-atlantic-university/home-palm-beach-atlantic-university/

** Upon enrollment, students will receive immediate proof of insurance coverage and access to their insurance ID card. **

New Students

New PBA Student Health Forms

Click on this ink to enter the MedProctor and follow instructions on submitting all health form requirements.

You will be able to access the portal using your my.PBA Credentials.

Due Dates

Fall semester: Health forms are due on August 1st.
Spring semester: Health forms are due on December 15th.

Contact the Counseling & Wellness Office at 561-803-2576 or email counseling_wellness@pba.edu.

Required Forms

Graduate, Evening, and Part-time Students

Click on Forms to access all the required forms.
Complete the electronic TB Risk Screening Form.

Full-time Undergraduate and Additional Bachelor

Click on Forms to access all the required forms.
TB Risk Screening Form
Immunization History Form - All Full-time Day Undergraduate students attending PBA's Main Campus are required to have MMR 1 & 2. Students living on campus also need to have Hepatitis B 1, 2, & 3 and Meningococcal ACWY (not MenB vaccine). Print the Immunization Form and have a doctor complete it. Visit the MedProctor to access the health forms.
Once the health forms are completed, uploaded supporting documentation into the MedProctor.
Physical Exam Form - All Full-time Day Undergraduate students attending PBA's Main Campus must have a doctor complete a physical within 12 months prior to your start date.

Pharmacy, Nursing, and Athletic Training students may be required to submit additional requirements to their departments.

Returning Students

Required Forms

No additional forms are needed; however, we do recommend that you submit any updated records (i.e. physicals and immunizations from other medical facilities). If your health information (i.e. allergies, surgeries, etc.) or contact information has changed, please complete a new Health Information Form.