Health and Well-Being Resources

Carnegie Mellon Athletics athletics.cmu.edu 412-268-1236 Carnegie Mellon Athletics offers students the opportunity to participate in athletics on a number of levels from competitive Division III varsity teams to recreational intramural sports programs. Additionally, students have free access to in-person and remote fitness offerings, including personal training and group exercise classes. Up-to-date information about current athletics operations is available on the website.

Counseling and Psychological Services cmu.edu/counseling 412-268-2922 Counseling and Psychological Services (CaPS) provides a safe, confidential environment for students to talk about personal and academic concerns. CaPS also provides group therapy and outreach programs as well as consultation services for faculty, staff and family members who are concerned about a student or have questions. University Health Services cmu.edu/health-services 412-268-2157 University Health Services (UHS) supports a campus culture of health and well-being and provides an open climate of care for all. UHS offers primary medical care, health promotion and insurance services. The Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) covers all Health Services visit fees and many other service fees. Students on other insurance plans are charged at the time of service. UHS is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care and is also an institutional member of the American College Health Association. After-hours advice is available through TeamHealth and emergency care is available at local urgent care facilities and emergency rooms.

Immunization Requirements cmu.is/health 412-268-2157 All incoming students who reside on campus must complete online immunization and tuberculosis (TB) screening forms, as well as upload

immunization records with dates from their healthcare providers to HealthConnect after receiving their Andrew ID. Students starting remotely will receive additional immunization guidance.

Health Insurance cmu.edu/health-services/student-insurance 412-268-2157 Carnegie Mellon University is committed to the health and well-being of all students and requires students located in the United States to be enrolled in a health insurance plan that meets or exceeds university requirements. Undergraduate students can enroll in Carnegie Mellon’s Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP), which offers high-quality coverage with low barriers to accessing care. Carnegie Mellon also offers optional vision and dental insurance plans.

Health Care Power of Attorney cmu.edu/health-services/images/pdfs/ power-of-attorney-and-confidentiality.pdf 412-268-2157 A Health Care Power of Attorney, also known as an Advance Health Care Directive, is a document that designates someone to make health care

decisions on their behalf if they become incapacitated. Student visits to University Health Services (UHS) are confidential unless the student gives permission to share their health record or the student is too ill/injured to speak for themselves. A Power of Attorney is not needed for any student in peril. The student’s emergency contact(s) will be notified if UHS learns of any student who is unable to communicate with next of kin about a health emergency.

Wellness Initiatives cmu.edu/wellness 412-268-2142 At Carnegie Mellon, individual and collective well-being is rooted in healthy connections, to each other and to university resources. There are a wide variety of resources, opportunities and people who help students be well, mindful and connected and to thrive inside and outside of the classroom. Wellness Initiatives offers the monthly BeWell@ CMU newsletter that connects students to events, activities and practices of personal well-being and wellness.