Florida Gulf Coast University offers a number of health services to its students. Located in the Wellness Center Building, the Student Health Services, a member of the American College Health Association, provides a variety of services from immediate triage and basic care to education and health awareness programs.  The staff consists of licensed physicians, nurse practioners and RN's.

Mission Statement

The mission of Student Health Services is to promote the overall health of students and a healthy campus environment. Student Health Services aims to keep the entire campus community free of communicable and vaccine preventable diseases. The developmental stage of the student and the cultural and social environment will be considered in the delivery of health care and education of the student. We strive to provide comprehensive quality health care to students in a cost effective, efficient, professional and accessible manner. We assist students in their acquisition of the knowledge and skills to promote healthy behaviors and lifestyle choices and thus enhance the learning environment. We strive to support the student’s overall educational experience

Student Health Services is a Fully Accredited Institution

Student Health Services became a fully accredited institution in March 2011 - This is an important milestone in the continuing growth and success of our health care organization. Accreditation shows our committment to providing the highest levels of quality care to our patients, and the same level of conduct in our business practices.Accreditation by the AAAHC is proof of this committment, and signifies that we have met the rigorous standards of a nationally recognized third party.

Wellness Center Hours 

Summer 2012 Clinic Hours

Monday – Thursday 8:15am – 4:30pm
Friday 9:00am – 4:30pm 
To schedule an appointment call: (239) 590-7966
For immunization questions call:(239) 590-1254

 **Please remember to bring your FGCU ID - We cannot render service without one**

Location & Directions to the Wellness Center

Click Here for a campus map

From Ben Hill Griffin Parkway, enter onto FGCU Blvd.  Merge right into Parking Services to apply for a Visitor's Pass.  Continue to the stop sign at the T-intersection and proceed to make a left.  About 3/10th of a mile down on the right hand side is a 3-story parking garage, Garage #3.  After parking, walk out the left backside of the parking garage and continue walking to the Student Services Plaza (towards the art sculpture).  The Wellness Center is a one-story building in that courtyard.

After Hours Care

Student Health Services utilizes Fonemed to ensure that students have reliable access to medical care outside of of normal hours of operation.  FoneMed is a medical triage response phone service that provides 24-hour healthcare advice and assistance to students of FGCU.  Please call (239) 590-7966 and Fonemed will answer when Student Health Services is closed.

Disclaimer

The Florida Gulf Coast Student Health Services Center maintains this Internet site as a service to the university community. It is intended as a resource to inform and to educate. Included are direct links to other Internet sites, which we believe may be helpful. However, this does not imply that Student Health Services endorse all of the information provided at each of these sites. Furthermore, while we attempt to monitor and update our listings on a regular basis, Student Health Services cannot make any claims or assume responsibility as to the reliability or functionality of the internet addresses (URL’s) provided or the information contained at these sites.

Readers are encouraged to evaluate the material and to use what they find to be helpful. Information provided in our web page and at other Internet sites is not intended as a substitute for assistance from a qualified health professional. For personal assistance, FGCU students should visit the Student Health center to schedule an appointment with one of our staff.