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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:
SHC Foggy Bottom will be CLOSED from 5 - 7 pm on Tuesday, December 17th and Wednesday, December 18th.
SHC Foggy Bottom will CLOSE EARLY at Noon on Thursday, December 19th.
SHC Foggy Bottom will be CLOSED on Saturday, January 4th.
Winter Break
SHC Foggy Bottom and Mount Vernon Campus locations will be closed Saturday, December 21st - Wednesday, January 1st.
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
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.
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
This fall, the CDC is not only recommending an updated seasonal flu vaccination, but they are also recommending an updated seasonal COVID vaccination. CDC Recommends Updated 2024-2025 COVID-19 and Flu Vaccines for Fall/Winter Virus Season.
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.
Resources
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.
Check Out Additional Well-being Resources