Hours & Location


The Center for Student Health and Counseling is located at 1880 SW 6th Ave. (University Center Building, Suite 200.)

Appointments for Medical or Counseling services can be made by calling the clinic at 503-725-2800 or by coming into the clinic and speaking with one of our receptionists. Information on our Dental and Testing Service hours are listed at the bottom of this page.


Summer Clinic Fees
Students enrolled for 1 or more credit hours are eligible to use the SHAC Health, Mental Health and Dental services. Students who paid the health fee during Spring Term, and are planning to return in Fall Term, but are not taking classes in the summer may use SHAC services on a fee-for-service basis throughout Summer Term. Click here for a chart that shows the fees as well as provides further explanation. The Extended coverage may be purchased for an additional fee (based on age) until 7/21/08.


Hours of Operation for Summer Term (June 23rd through September 28th)

  • Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m.

Nurse Visit hours for Summer Term:

  • Monday through Wednesday and Fridays 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • Thursdays 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • Nurse appointments for non-illness related issues (injections, non-symptomatic STI screens, STI lab results, smoking cessation) are only available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays through Summer term.


Please Note: If you are unable to make your scheduled appointment with Student Health Services or Counseling and Psychological Services, you are to notify SHAC by the close of the business day prior to your appointment. If you fail to attend your scheduled appointment or fail to cancel according to the SHAC Cancellation Policy, your student account will be assessed a $25 Missed Appointment Fee. Night messaging is acceptible.


Below are the hours of operation during the academic year (Fall, Winter and Spring Terms):
  • Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

  • Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

  • Vacation Hours (Between terms and Summer)
    8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday


Nurses can be seen on a drop-in basis or by appointment. There are no same day nurse appts available, but nurse appts can be made in advance for non-illness related issues (vaccinations, smoking cessation, etc.).

Nurse visit hours for the academic year (Fall, Winter and Spring Terms):

  • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

  • Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

  • Friday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

  • Please note that during times of high demands, emergencies receive higher priority.

Dispensary Pick-up Hours

  • Prescriptions can be picked up or dropped off at the dispensary window in the lobby area during the following times:

    Monday to Wednesday 8:30-6:00
    Thursday 10:00-6:00
    Friday 8:30-5:00

    Some medications can be dispensed only by providers, between the hours of 12:00-1:00 and 4:00-5:00. Please ask your provider if your medication falls in this category.


You can contact us anytime during operating hours at:

Phone: 503-725-2800     Fax: 503-725-5812

Email: askshs@pdx.edu for Medical related questions.
After Hours Advice Nurse: 1-800-607-5501

Mental health crisis service: Multnomah County Crisis Line (available 24 hours a day) 503-988-4888. Information about where to go and brief crisis phone counseling.


Dental Services Hours and Location

  • Monday through Saturday year-round with the exception of major holidays. Regular business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • The Dental Suite is at 1880 SW 6th Ave, in the University Center Building (UCB). UCB is located between Harrison and Hall Streets. Enter through the side doors on either Harrison or Hall Street. Take the elevator to the third floor. Follow the signs to Dental Services, Suite 309. Our newly remodeled clinic has lovely views of the west hills and the tram as it travels to and from the waterfront.
  • Appointments can be made by calling the Dental Service directly or by coming into the Dental Service office and speaking with a receptionist.
  • Phone: 503-725-2611
    Email:dental@pdx.edu

Testing Services Hours and Location

  • Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Enter on Harrison St. or Hall St. through the glass doors marked University Center Building and take the elevator to the third floor, room 310.
  • Appointments can be made by calling the Testing Service directly or by coming into the Testing Service office and speaking with a receptionist.
  • Phone: 503-725-5301