HornetCare is Implementing a Student Health and Wellness Fee in Fall 2025
- Apr 25, 2025
- 2 min read
Lynchburg, VA - All undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in a residential program at the University of Lynchburg starting in Fall 2025 will pay a $150 and $75 fee, respectively, for health and wellness services.
HornetCare is Lynchburg’s combined health and counseling center offering a variety of services to students.
HornetCare Services
→ Primary medical care
→ acute care
→ nutrition services
→ mental health counseling
→ laboratory services
→ prescription medicines
→ 24/7 mental health support through TimelyCare
From left to right presented in photo: Sarah Sorenson (BSN), Jennifer Phillips (FNP-C), Jamie Smith, Jessica Melin (FNP-C), Katherine Richards (RN), Aimee Gallian. Photo taken by Caroline Gerke.
“The Student Health and Wellness Fee is being added to ensure the continued viability and enhancement of health and wellness services provided through HornetCare,” said Kristen Cooper, the vice president of university experience and student success.
This fee is mandatory for all enrolled students in residential-based programs. Previously, the school’s health and counseling services have been funded by the University as a part of an operational budget, making most services free of cost or very low cost for students. The low cost experience is uncommon compared to other Virginia universities who already charge their students with a health and wellness fee.
Dr. Courtney Zongrone, the director of counseling services said, “This fee is just a piece of how we provide more elevated services to students and it's your choice if you choose to use it or not, but the fee still exists.”
Showcasing the clinical room in the health center. Photo by Caroline Gerke.
The fee is not an insurance program, but is created to lower costs that are originally not covered by primary health insurance ensuring that students receive the quality care needed without delay.
HornetCare provides comprehensive health care to students at the University of Lynchburg. Availability is on weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Appointments can be scheduled on the Student Health Portal or by calling 434.544.8616. Walk-ins are an option from 8:30 to 11:00 a.m. Monday through Friday and Timely Care is a 24/7 mental health service available for student support.
Contact hornetcare@lynchburg.edu with any questions and visit HornetCare for more information.
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