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WPI Student Health Services (SHS) is an appointment-based medical office.

Please call us at 508-831-5520 to schedule an appointment. While we offer many same and next day appointments, we are unable to accept walk-in appointments at this time.

Are you an accepted student wondering what health forms and immunizations are required at WPI? 

You can find all the details here!

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Student Health Services new waiting room in Daniels Hall

Who We Are

WPI strives to provide multifaceted professional medical care for the treatment of student illnesses and injuries. Staff members at Student Health Services (SHS) include a team of physicians, nurse practitioners, and nurses. We're like your doctor's office away from home. Call us to schedule your next appointment for an array of primary and urgent care services.

SHS is open for appointments Monday-Friday 8am-5pm (closed for lunch 12pm-1pm) during the academic year and Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm during the summer. We are not open on evenings, weekends, or holidays when the institution is closed. Please see below for our on-call providers contact information. SHS is appointment based, and you must call to schedule an appointment to be seen by one of our medical providers. SHS does not bill you (or your insurance) and does not charge copayment.

We are located in Daniels Hall at 84 Institute Road, Worcester 

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Student Health Services new patient medical exam rooms

CONTACT
Location: Daniels Hall
Phone: 508-831-5520
Student Health Portal
Meet the Team
New Student Health Forms and Immunization Requirements
After Hours Medical Care
Student Health Insurance

Who We Are

Mission

The Mission of WPI Student Health Services (SHS) is to provide high quality, confidential healthcare that recognizes the individual needs of the students and supports their academic success. We treat patients with dignity, respect, and compassion and strive to structure our services to empower individuals to lead healthier lives and become informed consumers of healthcare. We also support the University by staying up to date on the most
pressing healthcare issues and offering expertise in areas of health and wellness that affect the greater WPI community.

SHS Clinical Staff

We are staffed by an experienced team of four nurse practitioners, two nurses, and two part-time physicians.

 

Location

Daniels Hall, 84 Institute Road, Worcester

Hours

Monday-Friday 8 am- 5 pm (4:30 pm during the summer). Appointments only. We are closed from 12pm-1pm for lunch.
Closed on weekends and WPI observed holidays and breaks.

Scheduling An Appointment

Appointments can be made by calling the SHS office at 508-831-5520. When possible, appointments are scheduled the same day.

Services Offered
  • Evaluation and treatment of acute illness and injury
  • Management of chronic health conditions
  • Sexual health services
  • Travel medicine
  • Sports medicine
  • Prescription medication management
  • Lab work and rapid point of care testing
  • Immunization assistance and management
  • Referral services to specialists

Insurance will be billed for prescription medications, outside lab and imaging services, and referrals to specialists.

After Hours Care

If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911 or WPI Police at 508-831-5555.

Please note the Student Health Services (SHS) is open by appointment only: we are not a walk-in clinic. Our appointment hours are Monday-Friday from 9 am to 5pm.

After hours and weekends: If you need urgent medical attention that cannot wait until normal business hours, please have our after-hours care provider paged at Hahnemann Family Health Center of Worcester at 508-334-8830 and identify yourself as a WPI student. The doctor on call will return your call as soon as possible. Learn more here.

Confidentiality

All health information is confidential and protected by federal and state law. Medical information will only be disclosed with a signed medical health information release on file.

Disclaimer

This website is not intended as a substitute for proper medical care, only a supplement to it. If you believe you have a medical problem, please call or visit Student Health Services. A proper medical diagnosis can only be made in person—please do not send us your medical questions via e-mail.