Jan. 28 Transition to Virtual Operations, Campus Closed

Bowie State University will be transitioning to virtual operations for all classes and office operations on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. The campus will be closed to all non-essential personnel, and all campus activities are canceled. All buildings except residence halls will be closed. Essential personnel should report on time. This is due to the extended time required to clear the extensive snow and ice accumulation on campus. University crews are making every effort to resume campus operations, as a safe return to in-person learning and work remains our top priority. Only essential personnel and residential students are permitted access to the campus on Jan. 28. For more information, please visit BowieState.edu/weather.

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Sexual Health

The Henry Wise Wellness Center team members are committed to providing high quality reproductive health care for active BSU students. 

Services

Services available on site at Henry Wise Wellness Center with nurse practitioners include:

  • Pap smear and annual pelvic exams (with pap smear education classes prior to examinations)
  • Breast exams
  • Pregnancy testing
  • Care and support for women with menstrual problems
  • Treatment of vaginitis
  • Treatment of urinary tract infection
  • Sexually transmitted infections screening and treatment
    • Chlamydia
    • Gonorrhea
    • Syphilis
    • Herpes culture, if lesions present and if clinically indicated
    • HIV testing

Referral to Community Resources for

  • HIV testing
  • Contraceptive services
  • Emergency contraception
  • Obstetrical care
  • Specialized gynecologic procedures

Counseling Services

  • Support and information for negotiating safer sex and choosing abstinence
  • Assistance in choosing a contraceptive method
  • Pregnancy testing and options counseling and referrals
  • Pap smear education
  • General health concerns

Confidentiality

Any information regarding services and appointments is kept strictly confidential. This information is not available to family, friends, or administration without your written authorization.

STI Testing

The following are the examples of sexually transmitted infection testing services available at Henry Wise Wellness Center:

  • Syphilis (Lab slips are available for offsite testing)
  • Chlamydia
  • HIV
  • Gonorrhea
  • Genital warts
  • Herpes Simplex

Condom

  • How to use, effectiveness (male vs female condom), types of condoms
  • What to look for on condom
    • Expiration date
    • FDA approved- guard against pregnancy and STDs