Maintaining Health, Well-Being and Safety

Diet And Nutrition

If you have a food allergy, sensitivity, intolerance or other dietary needs or preferences, the nutrition team at Dining Services is committed to helping you:

• Learn what’s available to meet your nutrition needs and preferences

• Navigate various dining outlets, foods, menus and staff

• Determine your level of care in relation to allergies

• Establish a resource for potential obstacles that may occur as the semester progresses diningservices.wustl.edu/nutrition

Dining Services has experience meeting the nutritional needs of students observing a wide range of diets, including allergen-free, vegetarian, vegan, Halal and Kosher, among others. If you need dietary assistance, complete the Dietary Needs Assessment at bit.ly/wustl-nutrition.

Emergency Notifications

We encourage you and your family members to sign up for emergency alerts. You can get alerts by downloading the WashU Safe app and allowing push notifications. You will then receive all campus-wide alerts issued by emergency operations.

emergency.wustl.edu

Gender Equity And Title Ix Compliance Office

The Gender Equity and Title IX Compliance Office is committed to responding to discrimination – including sexual harassment and sexual violence – in an effective, timely and transparent manner.

Habif Health And Wellness Center

The Habif Health and Wellness Center provides medical and psychiatric care as well as health promotion services. Same-day medical appointments are available for urgent needs. You are required to provide Habif with important health information, such as immunization records and health history, prior to moving to campus. More information about specific requirements can be found on the Habif Health and Wellness website. In addition, you are required by university policy to have adequate health insurance coverage. If you wish to waive the university’s student health insurance plan, you must be able to demonstrate equivalent coverage and complete a waiver prior to September 5. Waiver requirements can be found on the Habif website.

habif.wustl.edu

Health Promotion Services

Health Promotion Services provides free resources and programs, as well as risk-reduction information related to alcohol and other drug use, mental health and sexual health. Resources on community health and self-care are also available.

Medical Services

Medical Services provides routine, preventive health care; evaluation or treatment of illnesses and injuries; and immunizations. Psychiatry Services provides ongoing medication management for students taking medication to address their mental health concerns.

It should be noted that we will not be accepting any new or transferred patients who require the prescription of stimulant medications. Stimulant medications include, but are not limited to, Adderall, Adderall XR, Ritalin, Concerta and Focalin. If you are already receiving stimulant medications, we encourage you to try to continue to work with your current provider. If you are hoping to consider starting a stimulant, we will try to assist you in finding a provider outside of Habif that accepts your insurance.

An on-site lab, radiology department and pharmacy also serve students. The Habif Health and Wellness Center is committed to providing the highest-quality care at a reasonable cost to students. Information about co-pays and insurance is available on the Habif website.

Mental Health Services

Mental Health Services provides individual, couples and group counseling, and quick consultations called “Let’s Talk.” Students can also access tools such as Therapy Assistance Online which offers brief educational videos related to mental health, wellness and substance-use issues. Crisis services are also available. Students are encouraged to download the TimelyCare app to access 24/7 mental health support services. Learn more at students.wustl.edu/timelycare.

All full-time students who pay the university health and wellness fee as part of their tuition are eligible for services. For more information about what we provide, please visit students.wustl.edu/mental-health-services.

students.wustl.edu/mental-health-services

Recreation

WashU Rec is dedicated to providing students, faculty and staff with a first-rate health, wellness and recreation experience. WashU Rec manages the Gary M. Sumers Recreation Center and the South 40 Fitness Center, along with developing programs and services that include intramural sports, club sports, BearFit fitness programs, personal training, massage therapy, introductory workout skills classes, swim lessons and Bear Adventures trips. The majority of programs and services are free or very low cost to students.

rec.wustl.edu

RELATIONSHIP & SEXUAL VIOLENCE PREVENTION

The Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention (RSVP) Center offers free, confidential, survivor-centered resources and services to individuals impacted by any of the following:

• Sexual harassment

• Sexual assault

• Rape

• Child sexual abuse

• Exploitation and trafficking

• Dating and domestic violence

• Stalking rsvp.wustl.edu

Services and resources include prevention and harm reduction education, professional counseling services, consultation and connection to on- and off-campus resources. Our services are available to all students. We are committed to affirming, inclusive care and programming, and to being lifelong learners in our work. We continue to work toward a campus culture in which mutual respect, consent and choice are daily practices.

Washington University Police Department

WashU has developed initiatives to both enhance personal safety and protect property. The WashU Police Department, also known as WUPD, is a diverse law-enforcement team that provides foot, bicycle and vehicle patrol 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. WUPD officers possess the same authority on campus as that of a St. Louis County police officer.

police.wustl.edu

JUNE

Learn about the medical, mental health and health promotion resources available at WashU.

Learn about how to transfer mental health care to a St. Louis provider.

JULY

Complete your Habif Health and Wellness Center requirements (including health history, vaccination/immunization documentation and health insurance waiver if needed).

Transfer your prescriptions to the Habif Health and Wellness Center.

Contact Habif if you will require a referral for ongoing medical specialist care.

Contact Mental Health Services if you will require a referral for mental health care while attending WashU.

Complete the Year One College Behavior Profile.

AUGUST

Connect with the WashU Dining Services nutrition team if you have any dietary needs, including food allergies or religious and lifestyle preferences, to learn how to navigate dining on campus.