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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.
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.
