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.
To Help Someone Who Has Experienced Relationship or Sexual Violence
Sexual assault and harassment, stalking and relationship violence can all traumatize not only the survivor, but also his, her or their family and friends.
University Policies on Relationship and Sexual Violence
WashU has policies and procedures in place to protect our community from sexual violence, harassment and misconduct.
University Sexual Harassment Investigation Board (USHIB)
The USHIB is comprised of faculty, staff and students appointed by the chancellor and trained to investigate complaints involving allegations of sexual assault.
Washington University Association of American Universities Sexual Assault Report (PDF)
Read the report on the AAU campus climate survey on sexual assault and sexual misconduct.
What is Relationship and Dating Violence?
Dating and relationship violence is a pattern of coercive and abusive tactics employed by one person in a relationship to gain power and control over another person.
What is Sexual Harassment?
Sexual harassment is defined as any unwelcome sexual advance, request for sexual favor, or other unwelcome verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature, including sexual violence.
What is Sexual Violence?
It's important to understand the meaning of sexual violence: sexual acts perpetrated against someone's will.
What is Stalking?
Stalking is a growing problem that can cause extreme fear and safety concerns for victims.
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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.