Ursinus College is committed to providing an environment that embeds health into all aspects of campus life and promotes healthy lifestyles for all.
Wellness Week is the 2nd week of the academic year!
There are 6 dimensions of health that are all intertwined and impact one another. Students should consider ways to balance their lifestyle and habits within all 6 dimensions. See below for a sampling of UC resources that would fall under each category.
Individual counseling services are provided at the Wellness Center with a Crisis Hour taking place each weekday from 2-3 p.m. Also, visit their website to check out the groups they offer each semester based on need and interest. You can also complete a webform to invite the Wellness Center Staff to facilitate a workshop with your group, team or organization.
Individuals can participate in individual Health and Wellbeing Coaching offered by Health Promotion staff. Coaching consists of private appointments to set goals, increase motivation, or address a specific wellness-based issue. Complete this intake form to sign up for a coaching session.
Check out the events throughout the semester offered by our office and through UCrew Peer Educators that include a variety of activities and workshops such as How to Avoid Burnout, Customizing Your Self-Care, BAC and the Brain and Building Resilience through Mindfulness and Meditation. Look out for Kahoot Games where you can win prizes for your knowledge of health and well-being.
You can find these workshops on the UC calendar or follow Health Promotion on Instagram to get updates: @UChealthpromotion
FALL 2024:
Breathe & Be sessions will be offered every Tuesday from 430-5pm on Zoom. Can’t make that time? Find zen when you can by clicking here!
What’s the Buzz is our weekly food, fun, and fellowship group offering resources for recovery and activities for building coping strategies each week.
Yoga will take place twice a week in the Hive: Tuesdays from 6-7pm will be Gentle and Restorative Yoga with Annette Vazquez and Wednesdays from 7-8pm will be Trauma-Informed Hatha Yoga with Amy.
Free! Yoga mats and all props provided. Space is limited - arrive early.
Parkhurst Dining is our new catering service on campus making fresh, made-from-scratch food daily. With new extended hours, a 24/7 Amazon Store and Smoothie Robot, and options for ordering ahead via GrubHub, we think you’ll love it this year!
Medical services for acute care are provided at the Wellness Center
There are many ways to relieve stress and stay physically active at the Fitness Center
Get outside and go for a walk on the Perkiomen Trail which has an entrance on campus!
Breathe & Be sessions will be offered every Tuesday from 430-5pm on Zoom. Can’t make that time? Find zen when you can by clicking here!
Chair Massages will be offered to students at various times including during Destress Fest on Reading Day! Check email for sign ups.
Yoga will take place twice a week in the Hive: Tuesdays from 6-7pm will be Gentle and Restorative Yoga with Annette Vazquez and Wednesdays from 7-8pm will be Trauma-Informed Hatha Yoga with Amy.
Free! Yoga mats and all props provided. Space is limited - arrive early!
For students in recovery, finding a social network and supportive peer group is critical. Check out the options available for students in recovery, and those with loved ones in recovery.
The Institute for Inclusion and Equity provides social gatherings and dialogues on a variety of critical topics and many student organizations are advised through this institute
There are tons of student organizations to get involved with including Greek Life and there are lots of fun and late-night events and programs - all are organized under Student Engagement
Radiance is the campus’s LGBTQ+ Community Resource Center within the Institute for Inclusion and Equity
Is Drinking In Your Job Description? is a workshop offered for upperclassmen who are seeking internships, are in internships, or are considering how alcohol in the workplace should be handled during holiday parties, work happy hours, and even interviews. Email healthpromotion@ursinus.edu to request this workshop for your group or team.
FALL 2024:
What’s the Buzz is our weekly food, fun, and fellowship group offering resources for recovery and activities for building coping strategies each week.
Event Director Training is open to upperclassmen to learn how to host events with alcohol in a fun and safe way and is open now on Canvas. Complete part 1 online to get into the in-person training and become certified as an Event Director.
There are weekly chapel services, interfaith dialogues, and spiritual direction provided by the Office of the Chaplain . Check out the Spiritual Formation and Service Opportunities available through the office. They offer meditations each week and have a variety of interfaith services and resources.
Walk the newly repainted Labyrinth on campus to reflect. It’s a great location for mindful walking and meditation.
FALL 2024:
Breathe & Be sessions will be offered every Tuesday from 430-5pm on Zoom. Can’t make that time? Find zen when you can by clicking here!
Yoga will take place twice a week in the Hive: Tuesdays from 6-7pm will be Gentle and Restorative Yoga with Annette Vazquez and Wednesdays from 7-8pm will be Trauma-Informed Hatha Yoga with Amy.
Free! Yoga mats and all props provided. Space is limited - arrive early.
Academic Coaching is an opportunity to focus on your intellectual wellness and improve your knowledge, performance, and production as a student.
You can meet with peers individually or in groups to get assistance with your writing at the Center forWriting and Speaking.
Resources are available all year long for students at the Career and Post-Graduate Development Center including job fairs, resume help, interview assistance, career coaching, and much more.
The Quest: Core Curriculum is based on the 4 Open Questions. The Division of Health and Wellness, and all departments outside of academics, strive to incorporate these questions outside of the classroom and in their events and programs.
Visit our new student-focused Financial Wellness and Literacy webpage for podcasts tips and events focused on preparing you for financial success in your future.
All available on-campus jobs can be found on Handshake via the Career and Post-Graduate Development Center. Paperwork and information needed for all on-campus jobs can be found at the Student Employment website through HR.
All information regarding financial aid and billing can be found on the Student Financial Services website.
Grizzly Guide to Wealth is a new podcast! Check it and other great resources out on our financial literacy page.
There are a variety of resources across campus to help students meet their basic needs including free clothing (professional and casual), free home goods, accessories, books and market items via BearShare, free personal care and hygiene items, and emergency financial support. All links and information is below under Basic Needs.
FALL 2024:
New This SemesterZ: CashCourse is available as a financial wellness resource for all students via Canvas. Log into Canvas to see the course and check out their videos, articles, worksheets, and so much more!
Check out free financial webinars
Resources for Basic Needs
Many students need support getting their basic needs met so we have a variety of resources that might help across campus:
A free market of clothes, accessories, home goods, and more that pops up as an event throughout the year. Join their mailing list to know when and where!
Financial support and emergency fund available to all students.
Bear Necessities
Free personal care and hygiene products. Stop by the ISS in Lower Wismer to see their stash! Open M-F 9am-5pm and Saturdays 1-3pm.
Additional Campus Resources
Check out the How to Avoid Burnout Video with Katie Bean! She’ll review 10 evidence-based strategies to avoid that overwhelm that comes from chronic stress.
