
Please Note:
At this time we cannot accept incoming calls through the 860-486-4700 number please call 860-258-4081 to reach the Advice Nurse.
Regional Campus Students:
All UConn Regional Campus Students can find links to SHaW services and programs here.
Excuse Notes:
Student Health and Wellness cannot provide a note that excuses a student from classes, activities, etc. Students may be provided with a verification form for different reasons. Please see our Verification of Visit policy.
OUR VISION
To cultivate optimal health and lifelong well-being for every UConn student
Our Mission
Student Health and Wellness (SHaW) supports the educational mission of the University and enables student success by fostering the optimal well-being of all UConn students. We accomplish this by providing the highest quality compassionate care, offering exceptional health and wellness programs, and promoting an environment that reinforces students’ overall health and wellbeing in order to Be Well. Feel Well. and Do Well.Our Values
Diversity, Health Equity and Inclusion
We dedicate ourselves to learning, valuing diverse experiences, and providing outstanding services to UConn students while appreciating their significant identities such as race, ethnicity, religious affiliation or not, gender identity, level of ability, or other salient identities. We promote social justice throughout UConn and the broader global community.
UConn Student Health and Wellness complies with all applicable federal laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression. Read the full non-discrimination notice here.
Patients’ Rights and Responsibilities
As stated as the first tenet of our Patients’ Rights and Responsibilities: We believe you have a right to be treated with respect, consideration and dignity, as well as be free from all forms of abuse and harassment on the basis of any race, color, ethnicity, religious creed, age, sex, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability (including learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, and past or present history of mental illness), veteran’s status, prior conviction of a crime, gender identity or expression, or membership in any other protected classes.
Health Care Representative
A patient has the right to make decisions about the health care they receive. A patient also may designate a health care representative to make health decisions on their behalf if they are unable to do so for themselves. The health care representative may be a parent, a domestic partner or anybody else that understands the patient’s health care wishes.
Patients can find information on Connecticut’s advanced directive laws on Connecticut's Official State Website. Patients holding a properly executed advanced directive may request that it be included in their Student Health and Wellness medical record. In the event of an emergency, Student Health and Wellness will honor the patient’s wishes by conveying those directives to the provider delivering emergency care.
Please view our Patient Visitation Policy here.
Please view our Patient Termination Policy here.
Exceptional Services
- We provide high quality, compassionate care and services.
- We strive to implement best practices in all of our work.
- We promote an integrated medical, mental health, and wellness model designed to meet the diverse needs of all UConn students.
- We are committed to the highest standards of ethical conduct.
- We value external review and have been recognized as providing exceptional care by the following organizations:
Student-Centered Approach
- We provide services that are respectful of and responsive to individual student preferences, needs, and values.
- We listen to, inform, and empower students to be involved in their health and wellbeing in ways that are meaningful and valuable to them.
- We provide inclusive services that welcome all students with dignity and respect
- We encourage students to evaluate and advocate for their health and well-being
- We support students to be actively engaged to allow them to further develop knowledge and skills and to be a responsible consumer of their own healthcare
Community Engagement and Social Justice
- We work to promote an environment at UConn that gives everyone the opportunity to reach their best health.
- We are committed to creating a fair and equitable distribution of opportunities and services to measurably improve the health of student populations.
- We seek to form collegial relationships where communication, consensus building and teamwork are valued.
- We strive to provide skillful guidance of collective efforts to achieve public health goals.
- We are committed to innovation in meeting the evolving and complex health and wellness needs of our students.
Please note that Student Health and Wellness is a separate business entity from UConn Health located in downtown Storrs. Services provided by UConn Health may not be covered by the student’s insurance. If you have any questions, please reach out to us.
SHaW is hosting a peer support group for expecting and parenting students. The meetings will be conducted every other Friday, with the next session on October 6 at 11 am in Hilda May. The group meetings will be held both in-person and virtually. To receive the virtual link or for more info, please email tina.mccarthy@uconn.edu
also visit: studentparents.uconn.edu
All Dates below:
10/6
10/20
11/3
11/17
12/1
12/15
#uconn #studenthealth #parents #expectingparents
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Drop by the Rainbow Center Main Room & Puerto Rican Latin American Cultural Center Programming Room on Wednesdays between 1pm and 4pm to chat with Nishelli Ahmed (she/her) and Katia Ruesta-Daley (she/her/ella) about well-being.
Among many other opportunities to engage with Nishelli & Katia, they serve to support a connection between historically marginalized students and SHaW services. Nishelli & Katia are here to validate our collective experiences, backgrounds, and provide a safer space to think about wellness.
#uconn #uconnshaw #uconnprlacc #uconnrainbowcenter
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SHaW is excited to announce the launch of Togetherall!
@Togetherall is a FREE, anonymous, online community here to listen, support and give your wellbeing a boost, 24/7, 365. There are no waiting lists. Join now & explore at togetherall.com
Link in bio to get started!
#uconn #studenthealth #mentalhealth #wellbeing #community #togetherall
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Our annual Student Health and Wellness Fair is happening NOW until 2pm 💙
Explore all of our different vendors for FREE swag, delicious food and all of your essential health and well-being needs!
PLUS to commemorate #SuicidePreventionWeek we’re handing out #SPW t-shirts and baby cow keychains!
#uconn #studenthealth #fair #suicideprevention
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Suicide prevention isn`t limited to just one week of awareness. It`s a crucial, ongoing conversation that we should have with our peers, friends, and loved ones
Remember, you can make a difference by sharing resources, lending an empathetic ear, and being there for someone in need 🤝
Together, we can create a safer and more supportive world 💛
#uconn #studenthealth #mentalhealth #SPW #SuicidePrevention #suicidepreventionweek #EveryWeekMatters #SupportEachOther
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The UConn Sexperts invite you to check out our space in Wilson Hall in South Campus this Monday, September 18th at 7:00pm!
Come meet the UConn Sexperts, see where gloveBOXs are made, and where our NEW peer support drop-in hours will be held starting the 26th (more info to come!)
We’ll also be hosting our signature program, Sexual Health Showdown, at 7:00pm! Come join for a fun Kahoot game - refreshments, prizes, and tons of free stuff, including condoms, will be available for all participants. All are welcome! ✨
#safersex #sexualhealth #uconn #uconnsexperts #bewellfeelwelldowell
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This year`s UConn Suicide Prevention Week is in full swing!
Check out the list of suicide prevention events to come join and share your support!
Link in bio for more info
Hosted by various departments and organizations across campus, this is a time for our #UConnCommunity to come together to take care of ourselves and others
#uconn #studenthealth #suicideprevention #events
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The Lavender Resilience Collective is an opportunity that offers educational support for LGBTQIA+ UConn students to interrupt internalized bias based on our unique and intersecting identities. Together, students will learn new tools to help build resilience and feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Open to both undergraduate and graduate students across all of UConn`s campuses.
Interested students must register by FRIDAY Sept 15th! Link in bio to sign up!
#uconn #studenthealth #wellness #lavender #resilience #lgbt #bipoc
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Support is ALWAYS available! Please share these valuable resources to lend support to your fellow peers during UConn`s Suicide Prevention Week. Contribute to raising awareness about suicide prevention strategies and available resources. Let`s prioritize taking care of ourselves and supporting one another this year 💛
@afspnational
@988lifeline
@uconnsafety
@trevorproject
@lgbt
@lgbtq
@translifeline
#uconn #studenthealth #suicideprevention #SPW #lgbt #lgbtq #translifeline
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Mark your calendars because Suicide Prevention Week is starting here at UConn! 📆
Join us for a week of connection, support, and taking care of ourselves and others 💛
Nic Sheff will be joining us Tuesday night sharing his story of substance use and recovery that is deeply rooted in mental illness
Check out what else in store this week at: suicideprevention.uconn.edu/events
Let`s come together to raise awareness, spread love, and save lives. ❤️ #UConn #StudentHealth #Wellness #SuicidePreventionWeek
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SHaW will be providing COVID-19 vaccines by appointment to our Storrs based graduate and undergraduate students when they become available to us.
Plan ahead for preventive medical services.
If you are in need of preventive care (such as a physical exam or certain screenings) please contact our Medical Care scheduler by calling 860-486-2719. There may be a delay in availability of these types of appointments.
When campus is closed due to severe weather:
- Telemedicine/Telehealth appointments will take place as scheduled.
- Call before coming in for an on-site appointment - 860-486-4700
- COVID-19 testing:
- If you had a scheduled appointment for Surveillance Testing in the Field House, you will receive a secure message instructing you on how to reschedule your COVID testing appointment.
- If you are participating in the Residential Pooled Gargle Testing, continue to submit your sample on your scheduled day.
- Symptomatic testing remains open as an essential service during inclement weather, please call before coming in for an on-site appointment.
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Student Health and Wellness
Whether your goal is to improve your health, stay fit, find support, or feel better, the Student Health and Wellness team is here to help and empower you. Our services and programs are designed to promote a healthy lifestyle during your time at college and for years to come.
When campus is closed due to inclement weather, please call before coming in for an on-site appointment.
Service Lines

Medical Care
Sick or injured? Need an annual exam, allergy shots, or immunizations? Do you have another medical need? Our team of physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, registered dietitians, and other college health specialists is here for you.

Mental Health
Our team of mental health professionals understands the complexities of student life and provides an open, safe, and confidential environment to help you through issues that may interfere with your well-being and academic productivity.

Pharmacy
Our on-campus pharmacy carries a large selection of prescription and over-the-counter medications and medical supplies. Our registered pharmacists collaborate with your healthcare professionals to provide you with the right medication and clear instructions for use.

Health Promotion
Our health promotion team engages the campus community in creating a culture of health at UConn. We provide educational programs and resources on priority student health topics such as stress management, alcohol and other drugs, sleep, and sexual health; as well as bring together students, staff and faculty to co-create a healthy campus through our Wellness Coalition.