Our Location
The Howard University Student Health Center is located in the Medical Arts Building on the campus of Howard University in the heart of Washington, D.C.'s historic U Street/Shaw neighborhood. The center is accessible from the Howard University/Shaw Metro Station on WMATA's Green Line. If you are traveling by car, click the "Directions" link on the map above and populate your starting address. Paid parking is also available on the adjacent Howard University Hospital campus and directly across from Starbucks on Georgia Avenue.
Contact Information
HU Student Health Center
Medical Arts Building
2139 Georgia Avenue, NW, 2nd Floor
Washington, D.C. 20059
Tel: 202-806-7540
Fax: 202-806-7416
Health Center's Hours Of Operation
Hours:
Fall and Spring Semester:
Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Closed daily for lunch: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Summer
Monday - Friday; 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Closed daily for lunch: 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Students may schedule an appointment by calling 202-806-7540 or clicking on the Schedule an Appointment. When appropriate, telehealth appointments are also available.
After Hours Care
Students with UHC-SR Insurance have access to Medical and Mental Health services through HealthiestYou 24 Hours a day. Please visit, www.telehelp4students.com or you may call 888-870-8815.
Students with outside insurances, contact your insurance provider for coverage.
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Surrounding Urgent Care Facilities:
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Medics USA Primary Care and Walk-IN
1700 17st NW Suite A
Washington DC, 20009
Tel: 202-483-4400
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MedStar Health: Urgent Care at Adams Morgan
1805 Columbia Road NW
Washington DC, 20009
Tel: 855-910-3278
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Advanced Urgent
Kaiser Permanente Capitol Hill Medical Center
700 2nd Street NE
Washington DC, 20002
Tel: 800-777-7904
(For Kaiser Permanente Insurance subscribers only)
Schedule An Appointment
Visits to the Student Health Center and Office of Health Education (Wellness Center) are by appointment only. Students may schedule an appointment by calling 202-806 7540 or clicking on the Schedule An Appointment link. If you need to reschedule or cancel, call the office at 202-806-7540. When appropriate, telehealth appointments are also available.
Office of Health Education (Wellness Center)/Medical Arts Building
2139 Georgia Avenue, NW