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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.
events spotlight
Let’s come together and discuss issues facing the GW and world community, with facilitation by staff from CAPS, HPE, or CLRE. Bring your lunch if you’d like, and let’s be in community together.
This space will delve into the power of empathy and effective communication, examine the nuances of cancel culture, and develop robust coping strategies to stay resilient through challenging world events.
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 | 12 - 4 pm
CAPS Same Day Hours | Mon-Sat | 12 - 4 pm
Mount Vernon Campus
Merriweather Hall
Tuesday | 10 am - 4 pm
CAPS Same Day 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).
TimelyCare is also available 24/7/365 for your medical and mental health needs.
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 Allergies
With signs of spring all around Washington, D.C. (including budding Cherry Blossoms!), you may have started to notice symptoms of seasonal allergies: watery eyes, nasal congestion and sneezing. Find out more about allergy symptoms and what you can do about them!
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