Services & Fees

Schedule An Appointment

Emergency Care/Urgent Problems

Hours of Operation

General Services

Ancillary Care

Psychiatry

Fees & Charges

Local Pharmacies

Schedule An Appointment

To schedule an appointment call (202) 994-6827, option #1.

Students in need of medical care should first call for an appointment.

Appointments are usually available the same day and always within 24 hours.

Emergency Care/Urgent Problems

Emergencies are taken on a walk-in basis;

please call (202) 994-6827, option #1 first.

If necessary, students with urgent problems may be directed by the clinician on call to come in without an appointment.

General Services

• Evaluation and treatment of acute illness 
• Physicals for study abroad, internships 
• Referrals for specialty care 
• STD Testing (Men/Women) (call 202.994.6827 for appt. & tests offered)
• HIV Testing - Oraquick test offered free of charge ($20 office visit fee applies) in partnership with D.C. Health Department
  
• Emergency Contraception/Counseling 
• Walk-in orthopedic consultation for injuries 
• Immunizations  
• TB Testing and follow up (Mon, Tues, Wed, and Fri. from 9am-1pm & 2-4:30 pm) 
  
• Travel immunizations and advice - travel clinic appointments Tues/Wed.
• Allergy desensitization (shots given Mon-Fri 9-1 & 2-4:30, no appointment needed)

Ancillary Care

• Laboratory and X-ray 
• Medication dispensing, supplies
  

Psychiatry Services 

• Psychiatric evaluation
• Crisis intervention
• Referrals for therapy

Student Health Service Cost
The student is directly responsible for any and all charges incurred and payment is expected at the time of the service. The SHS does not bill individuals, parents, or insurance companies, but will provide, upon request, a receipt documenting charges and payment at the time of service to assist students seeking reimbursement from their health insurance.  

Charges for currently registered students: 
$20 for medical office visit*
$50 for physicals (Study Abroad or Internships only)
$50 for new / 60-minute psychiatric visit*
$30 for 30-minute psychiatric visit*
   (*Students enrolled in the GW Student Health Insurance Plan are exempt from this charge.)  

Effective September 5th, a fee will be charged to students who do not show up for their appointments.  Appointments may be cancelled by calling 202-994-6827, option #1.  The fee for missed medical appointments is $10.  The fee for missed 1 hour psychiatric appointments is $50, and the fee for missed 30 minute psychiatric appointments is $30.  Fees will be charged during the next patient visit. 

Additional charges may be incurred for lab work, medical supplies and medication. Please request specific information about costs at the time of your appointment.

Charges may be paid by GWorld Card Debit Dollars, MasterCard, Visa, American Express, personal check, or cash.

The MFA Pharmacy located in the ACC building offers a discount rate for students for all medicines and devices upon presentation of the GWorld student card.

Local Pharmacies

The Student Health Service will provide some medications to students in our office.  Other medications will require a prescription and can be filled at pharmacies convenient to campus. 

Foer Medical Pharmacy

2141 K. Street, NW (Lobby of Student Health Service)

Pharmacy Phone           (202) 296-7190

GWU Ambulatory Care Center

2150 Pennsylvania Ave., NW (Ground Floor)

Located at 22^nd & Eye Street, NW

Pharmacy Phone           (202) 741-3600

* bring your GWorld ID for student discounts on medication

CVS Locations

Store Locator

1901 Pennsylvania Ave, NW

Pharmacy Phone           (202) 331-7077

Pharmacy Hours           Mon-Fri; 8am-6pm

1990 K. Street, NW

Pharmacy Phone           (202) 223-8735

Pharmacy Hours           Mon-Fri; 8am-6pm

2240 M. Street, NW

Pharmacy Phone           (202) 296-9876

Pharmacy Hours           Open 24 Hours

2000 M. Street, NW   

Pharmacy Phone           (202) 862-8417

Pharmacy Hours           Mon-Fri; 8am-6pm