The Student Wellbeing Office supports student development and success by providing a good first point of contact for students who want to talk to someone about solutions to their wellbeing concerns. We connect with students in the residential colleges, graduate apartments, and other student spaces around campus to give advice and practical support to help students resolve personal challenges, such as conflicts with friends, difficulty making decisions, struggling with your identity, and academic concerns or problems that are more serious in nature. Our goal is to help students learn valuable skills including resource navigation, self-advocacy, and how to care for their holistic wellbeing to aid them in achieving their personal goals, finding satisfaction in their experiences in higher education, and fostering a sense of belonging during their time at Rice University.
Our wellbeing staff help students in these key ways:
Wellbeing Advising and Case Management
- Meet with a wellbeing advisor to talk about your wellbeing concerns
- Learn about options for medical/wellbeing separations and returns
- Receive support if you have experienced a personal struggle
- Connect you with campus resources for counseling, reporting and other support services
Program and Education Outreach
- Provide education on wellbeing related topics such as mental health awareness through small group conversations, large group workshops, and campus-wide presentations
- Programs aim to provide real-world skills and information to help students, faculty, and staff practice the Culture of Care for themselves and others
- We welcome partnerships with colleges, graduate apartments, student groups, and other offices and departments on campus to host workshops. Please visit Workshops or contact the Student Wellbeing Office: wellbeing@rice.edu or 713-348-3311 for more information about registration or partnering with us.