The mission of the office of Student Life and Well-being is to create a system where students can stay healthy, build meaningful connections, and thrive both on campus and beyond. 

Promoting Health through Student-Centered Programs

Through health promotion initiatives and student-centered programs, the Office of Student Life & Well-Being supports the well-being of the whole student and help foster a welcoming, connected campus community.

Healthy Habits and Resources

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    Emotional Health

    Mental Health: identifying, expressing and managing your entire range of emotions, experiences and vulnerabilities.
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    Physical Health

    Getting enough sleep, diet, and exercise, and staying safe and healthy. Pursuing regular movement, a nutritious diet, adequate sleep and practicing consistent preventative behaviors.
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    Financial Health

    Financial Literacy: managing finances to achieve your goals. Developing a relationship with money and skills for managing resources.
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    Occupational Health

    Career Support: finding purpose and fulfillment in your work. Engaging in work that is meaningful, enjoyable and aligns with personal values.
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    Intellectual Health

    Academic Support: valuing lifelong learning and seeking to learn for the sake of learning. Seeking to expand knowledge, skills and creative abilities for the sake of learning.
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    Environmental Health

    Sustainability: respecting the environment and understanding the human connection to nature. Living in and contributing to a safe, healthy and sustainable environment.
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    Spiritual Health

    Spirituality: seeking harmony and balance by exploring meaning and connection. Understanding your core values, how you make meaning of what happens to you and what provides you with comfort and relief.
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    Social Health

    Community and Connection: building and maintaining strong relationships and being aware of other people’s feelings. Establishing a sense of connection and belonging to others and your community through positive interpersonal interactions.

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Well-Being News

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    Growing Financial Literacy with The Financial Seed

    A new program launched by the Office of Student Life and Well-being, The Financial Seed, gives students the opportunity to grow their financial literacy through a variety of personalized resources.
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    Brenda Evans Honored for Building Campus Community

    Dean of Student Affairs and Wellness Brenda Evans ’94, ’95 was recently honored with the Butts-Whiting Award, the most prestigious accolade presented by the Association of College Unions International.
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    Job Well Done for Student Employee of the Year

    Senior public health major Fajr Zahid was named UMass Lowell’s Student Employee of the Year for her outstanding work managing well-being leaders in the Office of Student Life & Well-being.
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    Students Learn How to Turn Debate Into Dialogue

    Students learned communication skills to navigate contentious conversations from workshops with Genesis Be, a global ambassador for the nonprofit group Moral Courage, as part of the Honors College’s “Honor Yourself Week” wellness campaign.