Student feedback is so important to us! It is how we set goals, know what the student’s wants and needs are, and make decisions about the Student Health and Counseling Center services. There are two ways to have your voices heard.
Do you have questions you cannot find on our website? Check out our FAQ page. If you still have trouble finding what you want, email health@wou.edu.
SHCC summer 2025 hours are 9-12pm and 1-5pm Monday through Thursday. We are closed on Fridays through September 1, 2025.
Starting September 2nd, our regular clinic hours of 9-12 and 1-5 Monday through Friday will resume.
At the Student Health and Counseling Center (SHCC), we offer medical services and mental health counseling to support your well-being. We’re here to provide timely, high-quality care based on what WOU students need most.
If you’re a WOU student and pay the Health Fee, you’re eligible for services. You must be physically in Oregon to access care.
This fee is automatically added to your student account each term as part of the tuition and fees.
The Health Fee is determined based on what is needed to sustain SHCC services. Before it’s finalized, input is gathered from:
This year’s fee helps maintain current services.
👉 Compare WOU’s Health Fee to Other Oregon Universities (Insert actual link here)
Call or stop by SHCC to schedule.
📞 503-838-8313
📍 Across from the Woodcock Education Building, next to Winters Hall
Note: Appointments cannot be scheduled or cancelled by email.
In-person and teletherapy (video) appointments
Same-day crisis services – call or come by
After-hours crisis help – contact Campus Public Safety to connect with a local crisis counselor
Counseling includes:
✔ Individual therapy
✔ Group and couples counseling
✔ Crisis intervention
✔ Support for a wide range of concerns
In-person, video, or phone visits (depending on the issue)
Secure messaging with your provider available through the Patient Portal
We offer:
✔ Acute illness/injury care
✔ Chronic condition management
✔ STI testing & women’s health
✔ Physicals, lab work, immunizations & more
If you can’t make it, please cancel through the Patient Portal or by phone.
Missed or late-cancelled appointments may result in a $50 fee.
We’re here to help. Call us at 503-838-8313 or visit our website anytime.
We offer medical and counseling services to WOU students. Our staff consists of nurse practitioners, medical assistants, psychiatric nurse practitioners, medical nursing/NP students, licensed professional counselors, registered associate counselors, and counseling interns. Services are confidential.
For an appointment, call 503.838.8313 or come to the office to schedule an appointment or come by to pick up free cold kits and condoms. Some appointments can be scheduled through the Medicat Patient Portal on your WOU Portal. All appointments can be cancelled through your Medicat Patient Portal. Make sure to cancel appointments at least 24 hours in advance to avoid a late cancellation or no show fee!
See our Scope of Practice here.
See feedback from students using our services:
ATTENTION!! SHCC STAFF DOES NOT PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION FOR EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS (ESAs). |
Have a medical hold on your transcript? Need to turn in your Health History / Immunization form, but not sure how? Click here for all the information you need to successfully comply with our immunization process at Western Oregon University.
Take a short survey to tell us what you thought of your visit to SHCC for medical and/or counseling services.
We are looking for students to get involved with our advisory committee. This committee will provide direction and feedback for the planning, services, and health fee of the Student Health and Counseling Center. This is a great way to get involved and make an impact as a student!
Our center offers exceptional care in helping students stay healthy and well in their academic pursuits. Our services incorporate a holistic approach including medical services, counseling services, and health promotion. Our department takes pride in their collaborative and educational approach to student care.