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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BearFit Classes
Cycling, boxing, yoga and more! Check out BearFit classes available to WashU Rec members.
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Counseling
Center for Counseling and Psychological Services staff members are here to help students with personal concerns.
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Requesting Academic Accommodations
Everything you need to know to request academic accommodations for the first time or request changes to your current accommodation plan.
Featured Department
Getting well. Feeling better. Learning habits of good mental, emotional and sexual health. Keeping a proactive attitude toward the many aspects of your health. Habif can help.
Habif Health and Wellness Center
Habif is a full-service medical center with professional staff, facilities, programming, online resources and much more.
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for graduate and professional students
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Gary M. Sumers Recreation Center
WashU's flagship recreation facility available for use by members of the campus community.
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Center for Counseling and Psychological Services
Call 314-935-6695 or email CCPScoordinator@wustl.edu for comprehensive therapeutic services, consultation, and outreach programs.
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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.
Immunization and Health Insurance Requirements
All incoming students must provide proof of specified immunizations and will be enrolled in health insurance unless they provide proof of other health coverage.
Immunization Exemption Policy
Students can qualify for an immunization exemption on the basis of religious or medical grounds.
Important Counseling and Psychological Services Policies
There are some key policies about Center for Counseling and Psychological (CCPS) that you should know.
In Case of Mental Health Emergency and Crisis Response
If your or someone else have a mental health emergency or crisis, there's quick help available.
Information for Graduate Student Survivors of Relationship and Sexual Violence
Find information for graduate and professional student survivors of relationship and sexual violence, including resources on and off campus.
Information for LGBTQIA Survivors of Relationship and Sexual Violence
Washington University is dedicated to providing well-trained, culturally competent support for LGBTQIA survivors of sexual and relationship violence.
Information for Male Survivors of Relationship and Sexual Violence
Read information for male survivors of relationship or sexual violence.
Information for Survivors of Relationship and Sexual Violence
Learn about the aftermath of sexual assault and/or relationship violence, and ways to take care of yourself.
Associated Departments
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Habif Health and Wellness Center
We support the education and development of our students by promoting their health and well-being.
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Office of Recreation
Through our programming and facilities, we are dedicated to providing students, faculty, and staff a first-rate health, wellness and recreation experience.
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Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention Center (RSVP)
The RSVP Center is committed to prevention education, as well as response, support and empowerment for victims of relationship and sexual violence.