- Free STI testing and birth control prescriptions to community members
- 10AM - 6PM @ IV Community Center
- Friday, November 10th
- Friday, December 8th
- Friday, January 12th
- Friday, February 2
We go beyond birth control to make essential aspects of sexual healthcare private, convenient, and just better.
That’s why we offer tests for sexually transmitted infections like chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and HIV.
A nurse will review your questionnaire typically within 24 hours and contact
you via secure messaging with instructions on how to schedule a lab appointment
STI testing is NO COST for UC-SHIP
And low cost for everyone else.
Click on the price list for the cost
for GAP and WAIVED
Did you know that chlamydia and gonorrhea can infect your rectum and throat, too?
Peeing in a cup won’t find every infection!
Rectal and throat chlamydia and gonorrhea testing is done at an appointment.
Go to the MyHealth Portal to schedule an STI screening appointment
What is a condom?
Condoms are small, thin pouches that cover the penis during sex.
Condoms provide great protection from both pregnancy and STIs.
They’re easy to use and easy to get.
Locate a
Condom Dispenser
UCSB SHS is committed to protecting medical, mental health, and personal information about you (“Health Information”). We are required by law to maintain the privacy of your Health Information and can only disclose information to your parents with your written permission.
Any charges to your BARC account will have a generic label of STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES to protect your privacy.
If you are accessing care outside of UCSB and you are on someone else’s insurance
plan in CA and are concerned about privacy, you can get free birth control and STI testing through a program called Family PACT that is available locally at the Neighborhood Clinic and Planned Parenthood
You can also call your insurance provider and complete a Confidential Communications Request.
Visit MyHealthMyInfo.org for more information
Not necessarily. While symptoms always vary, it is most common to not have any symptoms.
The first thing you should know is that you are normal and that sexually transmitted infections are very common.
You are still awesome!
To stay healthy, it is very important that you follow your treatment plan.
It is also important to tell your partner(s) so that they can get themselves tested.
Before Sex: For HPV, you can get all three doses of the HPV vaccine. There are also vaccines for Hepatitis A and B. For HIV, you can take PrEP as prescribed by your healthcare provider.
During Sex: Use barriers, such as external and internal condoms, dental dams and capes. Don’t forget the lube!
After Sex: For HIV, you can take PEP as prescribed within 72 hours after possible exposure to HIV.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend yearly chlamydia testing of all sexually active young people.
At Student Health, chlamydia and gonorrhea are done together in one test.
Routine herpes testing is not recommended for those without symptoms. Blood tests are done only in rare circumstances.
If you are having symptoms of herpes, your provider can swab the lesions (sores) to look for the virus. Results come back within one to two weeks.
The CDC does not recommend routine screening for HPV in young people.
The CDC recommends HIV testing for everyone ages 13-64 at least once in their lifetime.
It can take 3-12 weeks for results to be accurate - this is called the "window period".
Check out the CDC's HIV Testing page for more information on how often you should get yourself tested.
The CDC states all sexually active people can get syphilis through vaginal, anal, or oral sex without a condom with a partner who has syphilis. If you are sexually active, have an honest and open talk with your healthcare provider.
Ask them if you should get tested for syphilis or other STIs. Everyone who has sex should get tested for syphilis.
Having multiple sexual partners or engaging in high-risk sexual activities increases your risk, but if you’re having sex with one person, you should still get tested.
If you would like alternate site testing, you will need to make an appointment with a provider.
To do so, please call 805-893-3371 or schedule through the MyHealth Portal.
Visit Health-e-Messaging to request a chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV and/or syphilis test online or get more information about any of the above tests. If you would like to be seen by our medical staff, please contact our Appointment Desk (805-893-3371) to schedule an appointment.
Emergency contraception, condoms, lube, and other safer sex supplies are at the Student Health Pharmacy.
Prices are student-friendly!