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Locations & Hours

Foggy Bottom Campus
University Student Center, Ground Floor
Monday, Thursday, Friday | 8:30 am - 5 pm 
Tuesday, Wednesday | 8:30 am - 7 pm 
Saturday | 10 - 2 pm (Medical Services Only)

CAPS Same Day Hours | Mon - Fri | 12 - 4 pm 

CAPS Appointments Only | Tues - Wed | 4 - 7 pm

Medical Appointments Only | Tues - Wed| 5 - 7 pm

Mount Vernon Campus
Merriweather Hall

Monday | 10 am to 4 pm (Medical Services)

Monday | 10am to 7pm (CAPS)

Note: Monday same-day hours for CAPS are 12 pm to 4 pm. CAPS appointments only 4 - 7 pm. 


Upcoming Closures: 

Mount Vernon Campus: CAPS and Medical Services Closed on Monday, November 25.

Foggy Bottom Closed 5 - 7 pm on Tuesday, November 26th & Wednesday, November 27th.

Thanksgiving Break: Closed Thursday, November 28 through Saturday, November 30. Standard hours resume Monday, December 2.

 

Appointments

Call (202) 994-5300 during business hours to schedule an appointment or to speak to a provider. You may also schedule a future medical appointment online. If you do not see an available appointment online, please call us at (202) 994-5300 during business hours to schedule as we reserve some appointments for same-day issues. 

No appointment is necessary to access Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS).  

TimelyCare is also available 24/7/365 for your medical and mental health needs.

Schedule a Future Medical Appointment

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

If you are on-campus, please call GW Emergency Services at (202) 994-6111 to coordinate transportation to The GW Hospital Emergency Department located at 900 23rd Street, NW.

If you are off-campus, call 911 or report to the nearest emergency room.

Remember to bring your ID, copy of your insurance card, immunization record, and medication and allergy list. All fees incurred will be your responsibility.

 

 

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.

Services

 

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Medical

Providing high quality primary care services.

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Counseling

Providing a safe and confidential environment for mental health and personal development. 

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Psychiatric

Providing short-term psychiatric treatment and referral services.

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Insurance

Providing affordable and comprehensive insurance coverage.

 

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.

 

Resources

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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.

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CAPS Workshops

Offering free, skill-based workshops for all GW students.​

 
 

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