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.

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 concerns with a therapist. Workshops, groups, skills coaching, and referrals to community resources are offered. CaPS supports students and family members who are concerned about a student or have questions. Additionally, TimelyCare is a free mental health virtual platform that adds a range of services to the robust scope of care provided by CaPS.

CMU Cares Form

cmu.is/CMU-Cares

The CMU Cares Form may be used by any member of the CMU community, alumni, family member or friend if they know or feel a CMU student may be in need of support or assistance due to behavioral, mental health and well-being concerns. This form refers the student of concern to Student Affairs staff who will assess and take appropriate action.

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. UHS is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care and is an institutional member of the American College Health Association. After-hours and weekend advice is available through TeamHealth and emergency care is available at local urgent care facilities and emergency rooms off campus.

Immunization Requirements

cmu.is/health

412-268-2157

All incoming students who reside on campus must submit immunization information, including uploading vaccine and immunization records to HealthConnect from their healthcare providers before arriving on campus. Effective August 1, 2023, the COVID-19 vaccine will be strongly recommended, but no longer required for students. More information about vaccine requirements and exemptions is available on the University Health Services website.

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 access to high-quality coverage and 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/wellbeing/resources/ wellness-initiatives.html

412-268-7117

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 health and well-being.