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Wellness at Northwestern

Educating our students in making healthy decisions that enhance individual success and community well-being

Wellness is an ongoing process and a life-long journey, not a one-time event. Northwestern encourages and supports our students in taking action on all eight interconnected dimensions of wellness in order to build everyday habits, which improve quality of life. It may also help individuals live longer, manage current health conditions, and support recovery from illness, injury, and addiction.

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About the 8 Dimensions

About the 8 Dimensions

Wellness is an ongoing process and a life-long journey, not a one-time event. Your overall well-being is the result of focusing intentionally and taking action on all eight interconnected dimensions of wellness. Health Promotion and Wellness, along with many other campus offices, encourages and supports Northwestern students in addressing all eight dimensions of wellness to build everyday habits, that improve quality of life. It may also help individuals live longer, manage current health conditions, and support recovery from illness, injury, and addiction.

Wellness Feature

PATH AI-Powered Wellness Platform

PATH is an AI-powered wellness tool that seamlessly integrates expert-designed routines into students' calendars, ensuring they achieve their holistic health goals without sacrificing their academics. The 3 pillars of PATH are fitness, nutrition, and mental health. 

Access hundreds of expert-designed routines, personalized to your needs by our proprietary AI - all for free. Because your health shouldn't cost you time or money.

  • 600+ Fitness plans designed by UChicago's Director of Sports Medicine
  • 350+ Meal plans designed by licensed nutritionists
  • 100+ Mental health plans designed by licensed psychologists

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Wellness in Action

Health Promotion and Wellness

Health Promotion and Wellness (HPaW) is the primary provider of health promotion, education, and prevention programs and services on alcohol, other drugs, and wellness issues for Northwestern University students. HPaW engages students through campus-wide, group, and individual educational initiatives.

Campus Wellness Initiatives

Creating and maintaining a healthy and safe community that fosters student wellness is a shared responsibility. Read about how each of the groups below is working to create an environment in which all students can thrive.

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Spring Finals Relief

Food Trucks, Games, and Spring Fun!
Monday, June 9th
MUDD Library Lawn, 11 AM-1:30 PM

Take a break from studying and enjoy a spring day on the MUDD Lawn with a free food truck item on us! We'll have Travelin' Toms Coffee Truck crafting gourmet iced, frozen, and hot beverages, along with Sweet Ride Dessert Truck serving up a variety of churros!  Pick up your voucher from the check-in tent before getting in line for one of the trucks.