Health and Wellness

Remembering to Take Care of Yourself

In the classroom, WashU seeks to train your mind. But outside of school, you still need to take care of your body. Exercise and recreation can keep you in shape, while on-campus medical care can treat your body — and mind — if the need arises.

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Getting well. Feeling better. Learning habits of good mental and emotional health. Helping others. Students do all these and more on the way to well-being.

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for Graduate and Professional Students

  • Gary M. Sumers Recreation Center

    WashU's flagship recreation facility available for use by members of the campus community.

  • Mental Health Services

    Our interdisciplinary team offers comprehensive therapeutic services, outreach and prevention programs.

  • Graduate Student Health Insurance

    All full-time graduate students on the Danforth Campus are required to have health insurance and will be automatically enrolled in the student plan.

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Bear Adventures Trips

Bear Adventures gives WashU students the opportunity to get off campus and experience some of the best attractions in the St. Louis region.

Bear Balance Program

The Bear Balance program helps members of the WashU Community reach their fitness goals through the first three months of the year.

BearFit Certification Course

WashU Rec is offering certification courses for students interested in becoming a BearFlex or BearFit HIIT class instructor.

BearFit Classes

WashU Rec offers a versatile schedule of BearFit classes led by our experienced team of instructors.

BearFit Pilates Reformers

WashU Rec has five Balanced Body Allegro 2 Pilates reformers with tower systems, located in the South 40 Fitness Center.

BearFit Training

Train one-on-one or in a group setting led by a certified BearFit instructor at the Sumers Recreation Center.

Cooking Classes

The WashU Office of Recreation partners with Dining Services to provide nutrition programming throughout the academic year.

Elevated Track

Located on the south end of Level 2 overlooking the Rec Courts, the Elevated Track is 1/10-mile long with three lanes for walking, jogging, and running.

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