About

The Student Health Center (SHC) at the George Washington University (GW) is a multidisciplinary, integrated, student healthcare service that provides confidential, student centered care in an accessible, safe, culturally sensitive, and supportive environment. The SHC seeks to promote healthy lifestyle choices and to holistically support the physical and emotional well-being of students in order to achieve academic success.

 

 


Appointments

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Medical Services

Medical visits and nursing appointments can be scheduled by calling (202) 994-5300 (option 2).

Medical appointments can also be scheduled online.

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Counseling Services

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

Please call (202) 994-5300 (option 3) to speak with a counselor.

 

 
 

Locations & Hours

 
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Foggy Bottom Campus

University Student Center, Ground Floor
800 21st Street, NW 
Washington, DC 20052

Monday, Thursday, Friday | 8:30 am - 5 pm 
Tuesday, Wednesday | 8:30 am - 7 pm 
Saturday | 10 - 2 pm (Medical 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


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's Foggy Bottom location will be closed Saturday, December 21st - Wednesday, January 1st. 

 

Merriweather Hall

Mount Vernon Campus

Merriweather Hall
2100 Foxhall Road
Washington, DC 20007

Monday | 10 am - 4 pm (Medical Services)

Monday | 10 am - 7 pm (CAPS)
Monday | 12 - 4 pm (CAPS Same-Day Hours)                                     Monday | 4 - 7 pm (CAPS Appointments Only)


Upcoming Closures:

MVC: SHC's MVC location will be closed Saturday, December 21st - Monday, January 6th. 

 

 
 

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