The Student Wellness Center
The Student Wellness Center (SWC) is comprised of Counseling Services and Health Services and is located in the Bruder Center. The Student Wellness Center is committed to student success by providing integrative services, which promote physical, intellectual, emotional, social, and spiritual development in a safe, supportive and confidential environment. Our office recognizes that the eight dimensions of holistic wellness are essential in achieving one’s goals in college and beyond.
In addition to Counseling and Health Services, the Student Wellness Center provides students with a Relaxation Room and Art Space, for a convenient getaway from the everyday stressors of college life. The SWC also promote healthy behaviors and lifestyle choices through ongoing educational programming. Counseling and Health Services are closed June and July. To make an appointment for both offices, call x3506 or email brudercenter@immaculata.edu.
Counseling Services
Counseling Services provides free, short-term counseling, group therapy, a daily walk-in clinic, and consultation for faculty, staff, students, and parents who have concerns about a student’s mental health. Counseling Services offers daily appointments and provides after-hour coverage. Counseling Services is open August through May, Monday through Friday, from 8:30-5pm. Walk-in hours are from 1-2pm daily.
Health Services
As part of the Student Wellness Center (SWC), Student Health Services exists to provide confidential quality health care at the onset of illness or injury, as well as the prevention and protection from disease. All undergraduate students must fill out a Pre-Entrance Requirement form with immunization record. The meningitis vaccine, or a signed waiver of the vaccine, is required by the state of Pennsylvania for all students who reside in University housing. Health services is open Monday-Thursday 9am-4pm and Friday 9am-3pm.
The University does not provide health insurance to our students but strongly recommends your student have coverage. You can find many health care options at www.healthcare.gov.