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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.
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.
Locations & Hours
Foggy Bottom Campus
University Student Center, Ground Floor
Monday, Thurs, Friday | 8:30 am - 5 pm
Tuesday, Wednesday | 8:30 am - 7 pm
Saturday | 12 - 4 pm
CAPS Walk-in Hours | Mon-Sat | 12 - 4 pm
Mount Vernon Campus
Merriweather Hall
Tuesday | 10 am - 4 pm
CAPS Walk-in Hours | Tues | 12 - 4 pm
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.
No appointment is necessary to access Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS).
AcademicLiveCare is also available 24/7/365 for your medical and mental health needs.
Health Spotlight
COVID Update Fall 2023
While COVID cases are rising slightly nationally and in Washington, D.C., community levels in Washington, D.C. are still low. Since the end of the public health emergency, students are no longer required to report COVID to the SHC or to the university. In addition, SHC will no longer track your isolation and release you from isolation. If you are a GW student who has tested positive for COVID, please use the following guidelines.
Resources
New Student Checklist
Everything you need to know about submitting your immunizations requirements and insurance.
AcademicLiveCare
The mental health and medical care you need, whenever you need it - at no cost to GW students*.
CAPS Workshops
Offering free, skill-based workshops for all GW students.
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