Wellness

Counseling Center

The Counseling Center’s core purpose is to enhance the emotional, relational and psychological wellbeing of students. The Counseling Center strives to facilitate students’ personal growth and enhance their academic success through accessible, culturally congruent clinical and outreach services. The Center works in collaboration with other wellness and university departments and community partners. sandiego.edu/ counseling-center/ Center for Health and Wellness Promotion (CHWP)

The CHWP provides the University of San Diego community with a comprehensive array of health and wellness promotion initiatives and clinical alcohol and other drug services. sandiego.edu/studentexperience/health-and-wellness.php The Disability and Learning Difference Resource Center (DLDRC)

The DLDRC is committed to helping students with disabilities obtain meaningful academic accommodations and support and to help improve access to the many excellent programs and activities offered by the university. Services include evaluating disability documentation, arranging academic accommodations and providing disability management/counseling to students with disabilities. The DLDRC also coordinates with other departments —— both academic and administrative —— such as Residential Life, the Department of Public Safety, the School of Law and the Dean’s offices of the college and various

schools on campus in order to meet students’ needs. sandiego.edu/ disability/

Student Health Center

A wide range of free and low-cost medical services are provided by nationally board-certified and state-licensed physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants. State licensed registered nurses and certified medical assistants also provide medical care and support. Administrative staff assure efficient scheduling and medical record maintenance. sandiego.edu/healthcenter/

Immunization Requirements

sandiego.edu/health-center/ immunizations/requirements.php As part of the university’s commitment to protecting the health and wellbeing of all our students, there are matriculation requirements for tuberculosis (TB) screening and certain immunizations. Registration holds are in place until the requirements are met. As of Fall 2021, students will also be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 to live in the residential halls or attend in-person classes. Students can learn more about USD’s COVID-19 vaccination program on the Vaccination Action Plan page.

“You Are USD”

Dedicated to developing the whole person, You Are USD seeks to raise awareness and reduce stigma about mental health, enhance help-seeking behavior, provide students with important life skills and create an environment that promotes the overall health and well-being of students as they strive to reach their personal and academic goals. sites.sandiego.edu/ youareusd/

Outdoor Adventures (OA)

OA serves the USD community with opportunities to experience outdoor activities that aim to promote personal growth, leadership development, relationship building and environmental responsibility. OA offers a variety of local, regional and international outings that include overnight trips, outdoor recreation classes and day trips around San Diego. OA also operates a rental shop and resource center for individuals who choose to venture on their own excursions and need equipment or guidance. sandiego.edu/outdooradventures/

Campus Recreation (Intramural Teams)

Campus Recreation offers a variety of programs, services and facilities to the entire campus and San Diego community. Programs include recreation classes, intramurals, sport clubs, fitness and outdoor adventures. Campus Recreation strives to elevate your experience at USD by offering a space for community members to have fun, de-stress and meet others. sandiego.edu/campusrecreation/ intramurals/

Campus Recreation (Fitness Centers)

sandiego.edu/campusrecreation/ With your student ID Card, you will have access to:  Bradford Lee Bosley Café and

Fitness Center  Sports Center  McNamara Fitness Center The Sports Center is a multi-functional recreation facility on the east end of campus that houses the pool, tennis/pickleball courts, an indoor gymnasium, snack bar and equipment checkout room, locker rooms, three exercise/recreation classrooms and an outdoor functional circuit training area. Both the Bradford Lee Bosley Café and Fitness Center and McNamara Fitness Centers are facilities that house a vast array of exercise equipment. Campus Assault Resources and Education (CARE)

CARE is the University of San Diego’s primary effort to provide support, resources and education to the student community pertaining to sexual assault and relationship violence. The University of San Diego does not tolerate sexual assault or relationship violence and has implemented a comprehensive effort that reinforces a culture of prevention, response, and accountability that ensures the safety, dignity and well-being of all members of our community. sandiego.edu/care/ Student Health Insurance Plan

All USD full-time undergraduate, graduate and law students are required to have health insurance. At the beginning of every academic year, students need to decide to enroll in or waive USD’s Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP). This requirement ensures that students in need of health and/or mental health care beyond the scope of services provided by USD Student Wellness Services can access the appropriate care and resources in the community. To learn more about health insurance requirements and how to enroll or waive, visit the Student Health Insurance Requirement page.