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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

April is Sexual Assault Action Month

The purpose of CARE's annual Sexual Assault Action Month (SAAM) campaign is to increase the Northwestern community's understanding of the roots and impacts of sexual assault, to motivate all community members to contribute to prevention and survivor support, and to foster connection and healing for sexual assault survivors.

The 2025 theme for Sexual Assault Action Month is Collective Action, Collective Care. This April, we will focus on co-creating spaces of mutual support, collective action, and shared learning for survivors and all people who have been impacted by sexual harm with the understanding that work toward healing and well-being is always communal.

click for the full list of saam events and more information

Additional Resources

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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Events (Click For More)

CARE Drop In Hours at the GSRC with Garrett McAlister

April 24, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Foster-Walker Complex, 1927 Orrington Avenue

Join CARE staff during drop-in hours! This is an open space for students to come and ask questions about CARE services, ...

CARE Campus Climate Survey Drop In Hours at the Women's Center

April 28, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Women's Center, 2000 Sheridan Rd.

Join CARE staff during drop-in hours to provide support while students take the 2025 Campus Climate Survey. This is an o...

byoBOOK: NU’s Silent Book Group

April 28, 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM
Parkes Hall, 1870 Sheridan Road

📚✨ Looking for a chill, no-pressure way to enjoy reading without the distractions of tech? Join byoBook: NU’S Silent Bo...

In Focus

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Drop In Meditation

Wednesdays during the Academic Quarter

  • Guided Meditation/Mindfulness Practice | 12:15-12:45 pm | Multi-Belief Space, Parkes 204

Fridays during the Academic Quarter

  • Mindful Movement | 3:30-4 pm | Multi-Belief Space, Parkes 204 (accessible to all levels and abilities) 
  • Guided Meditation/Mindfulness Practice | 4-4:30 pm | Multi-Belief Space, Parkes 204 (followed by snacks and community time)

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