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The Student Health Center (SHC) is a multidisciplinary, integrated, student healthcare service that provides outpatient confidential, student centered care in an accessible, safe, culturally sensitive, and supportive environment.
In Case of Emergency
If you are on-campus, please call GW Emergency Services at (202) 994-6111.
If you are off-campus, call 911 or report to the nearest emergency room.
SHIP Waivers
Students who wish to opt out of GW SHIP must have health insurance coverage that meets certain domestic or international coverage requirements. More information is available from University Health Plans. Please note, you must complete a waiver every academic year you remain enrolled at GW. The deadline to waive annual enrollment and coverage by GW SHIP is September 12th, 2025.
Required Waiver Criteria:
- Plan must be filed and approved in the U.S. and must be compliant with the Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Plan must provide comprehensive benefits including non-emergency benefits in the George Washington campus area (Washington metropolitan area of Washington D.C. and parts MD, VA, and WV) Emergency only coverage does not satisfy this requirement
Services
Take advantage of the health and well-being services offered by the Student Health Center.
Medical
Providing high quality primary care services.
Counseling
Providing a safe and confidential environment for mental health and personal development.
Psychiatric
Providing short-term psychiatric treatment and referral services.
Insurance
Providing affordable and comprehensive insurance coverage.
Resources
The Student Health Center and the Division for Student Affairs offer a variety of resources to support GW students' health and wellbeing.
New Student Checklist
Everything you need to know about submitting your immunizations requirements and insurance.
TimelyCare
GW Students have FREE, 24/7 access to virtual care services with TimelyCare — the virtual health and well-being platform from TimelyCare, designed for college students.
CAPS Workshops
Offering free, skill-based workshops for all GW students.
Health Spotlight
Stay Proactive, Be Well
The SHC continues to monitor Respiratory Virus Activity levels in Washington, D.C. and nationally. We recommend that you take protective measures like getting vaccinated for COVID and influenza to protect yourself from severe disease and wearing a mask to reduce the spread of infection.
Seasonal Vaccines
Seasonal Flu and COVID vaccines are available at the MFA Pharmacy and CVS Pharmacy for students with Aetna SHIP or with other private insurance.
Flu vaccines are available at the SHC by appointment.
Health Alert: Measles Outbreak
The CDC has announced an expanding measles outbreak in the US. Hundreds of measles cases have been diagnosed over the past few months. Two more cases in Maryland were just announced on 3/20/25, and Washington, D.C. announced a case on 3/25/25. Further information and guidance can be found on our Public Health Updates page.
