Emergency Contraception

What is emergency contraception?

• Birth control you can use to prevent pregnancy up to five days (120 hours) after unprotected sex
• Safe and effective
• Available at Campus Health Services pharmacy and through medical providers

Getting Emergency Contraception on UNC Campus

• Call (919.966.2281) or visit Campus Health Services.  
• If you are 17 or older, you can go directly to the Campus Health Pharmacy to get progestin EC pills without an appointment or prescription.
• Locate a local family planning clinic, such as the health department or Planned Parenthood.

For More Information on Emergency Contraception, see the patient education brochure.