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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.

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Wellness Coaching

Wellness Coaching is available year-round, in person or virtually!

Wellness Coaching is a collaborative, non-judgmental process that can help you identify and achieve your health and wellness goals, balance dimensions of health and wellness, and learn practical skills to improve overall well-being. Coaches work with you to build on your strengths and support you in creating sustainable plans to achieve your wellness goals. 

Wellness Coaches can address goals related to:

  • Physical activity 
  • Sleep 
  • Healthy eating 
  • Time management 
  • Stress management/coping skills 

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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.