2019
Weekly Workshops
October 3, 2019
All students are welcome to attend Student Counseling Service's single-session weekly workshops taking place in Autumn 2019.
Immunization Events
September 26, 2019
Students can receive state-required vaccines (Tetanus, MMR and Meningococcal) at Immunization Events on Saturday, October 5, and Saturday, November 2.
Flu Vaccinations
September 26, 2019
In collaboration with campus partners, Student Health and Counseling Services offers a series of free flu shot clinics at a variety of campus locations for all students, faculty, and staff throughout the Autumn Quarter.
Student Health Service Launches Online Scheduling
July 31, 2019
The Student Health Service has launched a pilot program that will allow existing SHS patients who have visited SHS in the past twelve months to make appointments online through their MyChart account.
Dr. Meeta A. Kumar Named Director of Student Counseling Service
June 20, 2019
Dr. Meeta A. Kumar will be joining the University of Chicago as the Director of Student Counseling Service (SCS), effective September 1, 2019. Kumar is currently Deputy Executive Director of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) at the University of Pennsylvania, where she has served for more than twenty years.
Attend the 2019 AHEAD Virtual Conference
June 19, 2019
Attend a live streaming of the annual conference of the Association on Higher Education and Disability (“AHEAD”) on July 11 and 12, 2019 on campus, hosted by the Office for Access and Equity and Student Disability Services.
Measles Information
May 20, 2019
With the number of measles cases reported in the U.S. increasing, Marius Commodore, Medical Director of the Student Health Service, shared information about the disease in a message to students.
Wellness Center Updates
May 20, 2019
As announced in October 2018, the University is building a new student wellness center to further improve our health, counseling, and wellness services. Learn more about the new wellness center, which is scheduled to open in Autumn 2020, on the Wellness Center Updates page.
2018
New UChicago student wellness center, and expanded health and counseling resources
October 4, 2018
Provost Daniel Diermeier and Dean of Students in the University Michele Rasmussen announced that after two years of planning, the University is building a new student wellness center to further improve our health, counseling and wellness resources.
Flu Vaccination Clinics
September 27, 2018
In collaboration with campus partners, Student Health and Counseling Services offers a series of free flu shot clinics at a variety of campus locations for all students, faculty, and staff throughout the Autumn Quarter
Explore Our Redesigned Site
August 14, 2018
Learn more about our services, ways to get involved, wellness programming, health topics, and more.
Immunization Compliance
August 14, 2018
The State of Illinois and the University require students to provide proof of required immunizations, preferably at least 30 days before classes begin.
Health Promotion and Wellness featured in College Health and Wellness in Action
August 2, 2018
Health Promotion and Wellness Director Julie Edwards spoke about UChicago's Mental Health First Aid Program.
Campus Health Needs Assessment
May 11, 2018
Help us identify both existing resources and opportunities for improvement around the health and wellness needs of UChicago students. Learn how to get involved today!
Financial Wellness Workshop
May 11, 2018
This session on May 17 will provide an overview of basic health insurance terminology and will cover how the University Student Health Insurance Plan (U-SHIP) works, including how out-of-pocket costs are structured on the plan. Register today!