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.
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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.
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Health and Wellness Digital Library
Habif staff have created fliers on popular topics to help you stay well and do well at WashU.
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Health Care and Insurance for International Students
Read the guide to health insurance in the U.S. for international students during their time at WashU.
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Health Emergencies and Crises
In the course of your college career, you may find yourself in a situation where someone’s health is in danger. Here's what you need to know.
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Health History Information
Complete your health history information and update your profile to include your preferred name, pronouns, and cell phone number before moving onto campus.
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Health Information for Graduate Student Partners and Children
Learn about health resources for partners and children of graduate students at WashU.
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Health Information for Graduate Students
Graduate and professional students, learn how to use the medical and counseling and psychological services at Habif Health and Wellness Center.
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Health Insurance and Coverage when Traveling Abroad
Discover how traveling abroad impacts your health insurance and emergency medical care.
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Health Insurance Waiver Process
Learn about how to waive out of the student insurance plan.
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.