The University Wellness Center is a campus resource that offers integrated and holistic health care, comprehensive wellness outreach, and peer health education for students. We are composed of Counseling and Psychological Services, Student Accessibility Services, University Health Service, and Wellness Outreach.

 
 

Message to Students from Dean Marichal Gentry, June 1st, 2020

 

UWC COVID-19 Resources:

For Faculty, Staff, Friendship Families, and Mentors:

 

For Students Regarding Services at UWC:

 

HOURS OF OPERATION:

The Wellness Center Office is open from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm and is closed during the noon hour for lunch.

Please note that we are able to see current students, only; this does not include recent graduates.

Phone: 931-598-1270
Fax: 931-598-1746
1310 University Ave, Sewanee, TN 37383-1000
uwc@sewanee.edu
AFTER HOURS RESOURCES:

See our Crisis Services and ProtoCall for Sewanee pages

Clinic: Mountain Medical in Monteagle, TN (Open 7 am to 7 pm)

Area Urgent Care clinics:  Complete Express Care and Fast Pace Urgent Care

Southern Tennessee Regional Medical Center Hospital Emergency Room

Your Sewanee Student Patient Portal!

Get messages from your UWC providers, book web appointments, and more! All through your portal!

There's a lot going on at the UWC! To keep up to date, check out our Facebook!

 

Let's Talk

Let's Talk
The "Let's Talk Mental Health Awareness Campaign" is a series of media, events and conversations aimed at bringing attention to problems surrounding mental health. Issues of mental health can affect everyone, as students, as friends, and as members of a greater community. Too often these problems remain unspoken and as a result, can deprive ourselves and those around us of the help really needed. The goals of "Let's Talk" are to destigmatize conversations around these issues, draw attention to the resources available to help, and offer hope and support to those who are struggling. This campaign was created by students leaders from the Student Government Association, Inter-Fraternity Council, and Inter-Sorority Council in collaboration with the Sewanee Flourish Project and the University Wellness Center.

Resources

Emergency Resources



Here are some quick resources if you're experiencing a crisis. Click for on-campus assistance, the LiveSafe App, or the 24/7 Crisis text hotline.

New Student Requirements

All students at Sewanee are required to meet certain public health standards - for your protection, the protection of your classmates, and of the Sewanee campus community. These requirements are due before your arrival on campus. This page is designed to help you meet each of those health prerequisites in a timely manner and to answer some questions you might have. Please be aware that this information is for incoming undergraduate students only.

Video Library

Check out the Wellness Center's library of videos. From instructional videos to UWC sponsored talks, these videos provide both educational materials and uplifting resources.

Local Healthcare Providers

Where to find a local dentist, nutritionist, optometrist/ophthalmologist, psychiatrist, or therapist?

Graduate Student Info

If you are an incoming graduate student, please see our Graduate Student Information page for your requirements.

Services

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)



CAPS offers short-term based therapy and psychological services to undergraduate students at the University. It offers assessment and evaluation, short-term group and individual therapy, psychiatric services with medicine management, and crisis services.

University Health Service (UHS)

University Health Services is here to keep you healthy while you focus on your studies at the University of the South. The UHS clinic provides primary medical care tailored to the unique needs of college students. Our healthcare providers are licensed certified Nurse Practitioners who will be responsible for managing health problems, writing prescriptions, and coordinating health care for their patients.

Crisis Services

If you are having a life-threatening medical emergency or a psychological crisis, please contact 911 or visit the emergency room. Here are some resources to help you understand what this means.

Sexual Assault Services

The University Wellness Center has trained health and mental health professionals available to offer crisis support and referral services, completely confidential and at no cost to survivors. Here are some options on how to proceed after sexual assault.

Student Accessibility Services (SAS)

SAS seeks to create an environment wherein the nature and degree of access to programs, services, and facilities, and the level of self-determination afforded qualified persons with disabilities are indistinguishable from those which are available to their peers without disabilities.

Wellness

Peer Health Education



Our mission is to promote a culture of health and wellbeing at The University of the South through student outreach. We aim to help the students at Sewanee increase awareness and responsible decision-making towards a healthy and fulfilling lifestyle. Ultimately, we want students at Sewanee to feel supported and empowered as they connect with each other and learn about health, wellness, and campus resources. 

UWC Yoga Spring 2019 Hours

Open to Sewanee students of all types of bodies and all levels of experience, these yoga classes are free. Drop in and join us! No signup required.

Monthly Newsletter

Missed our monthly email? Our newsletters are always posted here on our site for your reference. Please use the link below to find our previous letters.

Think First: Encouraging Healthier Choices

Recognizing the need for the University to be proactive and positive in efforts to promote healthier choices regarding alcohol and other drugs, members of the University community have shaped a comprehensive strategy called “Think First.”

Wellness Colloquium

As part of a growing initiative to provide wellness outreach to our campus, this series offers several open lectures throughout the year on various topics related to overall health and well-being, nutrition, stress management, spiritual wellness, and more. Join us for a free lunch at the Bairnwick Women's Center to hear various speakers. We'll announce the lineup each semester, so check back for details!

Meet Our Staff

Get to know our staff providing health services on the mountain

FAQS

General FAQ

The mission of the University Wellness Center at Sewanee is to promote and enhance the health and well-being of Sewanee students, within an integrative healthcare model, by providing comprehensive and excellent medical services, behavioral health and counseling services, and wellness promotion to the student body. Click on the link to see a list of our frequently asked questions.