Visitor Information

Hours

Regular School Session
Monday through Friday – 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

Summer and Scheduled Breaks
Monday through Friday – 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

2024 Holidays

  • New Year's Day
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Holiday
  • Memorial Day
  • July 4th Holiday and Friday, July 5th
  • August 13th (Limited hours- open from 3-4:30 for acute needs)
  • Day before Thanksgiving (closing at noon), Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving
  • Christmas Eve Holiday  
  • Christmas Day Holiday 

Location

The Student Health Center (SHC) is housed on the third (street level) floor and fourth floor of the Zerfoss Building, and is connected to the back of Medical Center North. We are adjacent to Stevenson Center and across the street from McTyeire Hall.

Directions from the Airport

Take I-40 West towards Nashville. From I-40 West take the I-440 West exit towards Memphis. From I-440 West, exit and turn right at the Hillsboro Rd./21st. Ave. exit and proceed north on 21st Ave. Take 21st Ave. to Blakemore Ave. Turn left on Blakemore Ave and proceed to 24th Ave. S. Turn right onto 24th Avenue South. Next turn right onto Garland Avenue and then left onto Stevenson Center Lane. The Zerfoss Student Health Center is located on your right.  Parking is available on your left directly across from the Zerfoss Student Health Center; the lot fits 5-6 cars.  Be sure to ask for a parking permit at the front desk.

Parking

Limited free parking is available across the street from the SHC. Once you park, you will need to come inside the building and get a permit from our front desk to display inside your car. Additional parking is available at the 25th Avenue Garage (requires Zone 3 permit), and metered parking (2-hour limit) along 24th Avenue South.

Phone & Fax Numbers

Student Health Center
Schedule or Cancel Appointment: 615-322-2427
Insurance Representative: 615-343-4688
Main Fax:  615-343-0047

Other Numbers
Office of Housing and Residential Experience: 615-322-2591
University Counseling Center: 615-322-2571
Alcohol and Drug Counseling (part of the University Counseling Center): 615-322-2571
Student Recreation Center: 615-343-6627
University Chaplain and Religious Life: 615-322-2457
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT: 615-322-3391, ED TRIAGE: 615-322-0153
METRO AMBULANCE SERVICE: 911