STI/HIV Testing - Student Health and Counseling Services
Sexual Health • Davis, CA
About
Summary: The UC Davis Student Health & Counseling Services (SHCS) offers healthcare and counseling for students at UC Davis, with a focus on accessible, confidential, and affordable care to support academic success and lifelong wellness. They provide integrated services including acute/crisis care and specialty options, tailored to diverse student needs, and aim to promote a healthy campus environment aligned with the university’s Principles of Community. Contact options include multiple phone numbers and the main homepage (shcs.ucdavis.edu). Relevance to STI/HIV Testing: - SHCS emphasizes STI awareness and testing as part of student health. The service highlights the importance of talking with partners, regular testing, and early care. - For STI/HIV testing, you should contact SHCS to schedule testing, learn about available tests (e.g., HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea), understand confidentiality, and inquire about costs or insurance coverage. Key contact and access: - Website: shcs.ucdavis.edu - Phone numbers: 530-752-1011, 530-752-2300, 530-752-0871 - Location: Davis, California, United States If you want, I can pull specific testing services, hours, and whether they offer free or low-cost STI/HIV testing for students.
Clinic Type
Sexual Health
Address
930 Orchard Rd, Davis, California 95616, US
Phone
(530) 752-2349
apaaccred@apa.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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FAQs
What tests are available for STIs at UC Davis SHCS?
Tests for chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV and syphilis, possibly requested online; costs in addition to office visit.
What tests for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are available?
Testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV and syphilis may be requested during an office visit with a provider, and may also be requested online (Login required). The costs provided are in addition to office visit, treatment supplies, or medications.
How is the chlamydia/gonorrhea test collected?
The test may be performed on a urine specimen or a swab specimen collected during an office visit or pelvic exam.
Can asymptomatic individuals request the test online?
If asymptomatic, the test may be requested online via Health-e-Messaging or added to any primary care visit with a physician or nurse practitioner.
How long does it take to get results for the tests?
It takes 1-3 weeks after exposure to show accurate results; results come back within a week (for some contexts). Also, for HIV, results can take 3-12 weeks for accuracy; confidential blood tests are available with a return visit in two weeks for results.
What is the cost for the HIV test?
The cost is $15 ($10 test + $5 blood draw fee); this does not include visit fees.
Where can I learn more about HIV testing options?
Learn more about HIV testing, the difference between confidential and anonymous HIV test, and HIV testing options through Student Health and Counseling Services. Also see the Zero HIV Stigma page for more information.
How can I request a test online or contact for an appointment?
Visit Health-e-Messaging to communicate with your provider, request a chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV and/or syphilis test online, or get more information. To be seen by medical staff, contact the Appointment Desk at 530-752-2349 to schedule an appointment.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Google My Business (as aggregated by external source): 2.4/5 (44)
- Trustburn: 2.8/5 (8)
Patients praise
- Professional and helpful individual staff members mentioned by some patients
- Efficient urgent care and walk-in services reported for some acute issues
- Convenient pharmacy services noted on-site
Common complaints
- Difficulty scheduling appointments and long wait times for non-urgent care
- Mixed to poor overall ratings regarding customer service and responsiveness
- Serious concerns raised by staff regarding historical handling of contaminated STI test results
- Perception of being short-staffed and prioritizing cost-saving over patient care
"This was the worst experience I ve ever had. The doctors did not care. I would not go here if you actually wanted to get treated for your illness."
— Trustburn user review"Excellent, friendly, and professional staff. I went in for urgent care (pressure in my ear) on a Friday morning and they made me a doctor’s appointment for 30 minutes from then."
— Google review aggregator snippetSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- STI/HIV Testing - Student Health and Counseling Services - UC Davis — Feb 24, 2026
- STI/HIV Prevention and Testing - LGBTQIA Resource Center — Oct 24, 2025
- What is the Davis Sexual Health Clinic? | The Aggie — Feb 13, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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