The Student Health Center (SHC) operates primarily on an appointment system, so appointments are always recommended and encouraged. However, in order to ensure that all urgent matters can be handled on a same-day basis, the SHC also offers an Acute Care Clinic. Similar to an Emergency Room, the waits tend to be longer, as patients are seen on a first come, first serve basis after being assessed by a nurse for seriousness of illness. Patients with serious illness or injuries will always be triaged to the front of the line. Get more information on how to be seen at the SHC.
The primary care appointment number is (615) 322-2427. We also offer online scheduling at
vumc.org/student-health/online-appointments.
Who Is Eligible to Be Seen
Current Vanderbilt University students that pay the health fee as part of their tuition are eligible to be seen at the Student Health Center, and are also eligible for on-call, after-hours triage services for urgent needs.
Spouses, dependents, visiting students and students in hybrid and online programs that do not pay the health fee are not eligible for visits or triage services, even if they have SHIP.
Graduating seniors are eligible until the 15th of the month following graduation.