About Wellness at Penn
Wellness at Penn is dedicated to caring for students during their academic journey while creating a campus-wide community of care. Our team is committed to offering a wide range of opportunities to access support, clinical resources, education, and practical tools to meaningfully engage with one's health and wellbeing.
Our vision is simple: we want to create a campus experience that integrates the science, theory, and practice of wellness. We will accomplish this by infusing wellness across its eight domains throughout the Penn experience through inclusive, innovative, and impactful initiatives. The eight domains of Wellness include: physical, emotional, social, intellectual, environmental, financial, occupational, and spiritual wellness. All of our initiatives are grounded in collaboration and fueled by CARE: compassion, accessibility, respect, and empowerment.
Our organization is built upon two pillars (Student Health and Counseling and Public Health and Wellbeing) that operate collaboratively to create a campus community centered on wellness.
Campus Conversations
Listen to the latest episode of our Wellness at Penn podcast here! 
Welcome to Campus Conversations, Wellness at Penn’s podcast that brings us together to share stories and find strength in vulnerability. Come along as we dive into the personal stories of members of the Penn community who display grit and resilience in times of adversity.
Episode 8. Our guest today is Micaela Alpert, a senior at the University of Pennsylvania, whose resilience, intellect, and compassion shine through as she shares her ongoing battle with cancer while pursuing her dream of becoming a pediatric surgeon. Diagnosed in eighth grade with cervical cancer, Micaela has undergone over 110 rounds of immunotherapy, a journey marked by hospital stays, isolation, and profound reflection. But through it all, she’s built a life of purpose and excellence: triple majoring in biology, biochemistry, and biophysics; leading Penn’s Medical Emergency Response Team (MERT); conducting research at CHOP; and mentoring others. Learn how music, medicine, and storytelling continue to help Micaela find strength along her journey.
Managing Stress in Uncertain Times
As we navigate periods of uncertainty, we are all likely experiencing a range of emotional discomfort. Wellness at Penn is here to support you and help you manage your wellbeing. Learn more here.
i share
Watch i share, a video created by Wellness at Penn and student leaders to promote sharing with others and getting support in times of stress, distress, and crisis. Learn more about Caring for Yourself and Others: Stress, Distress, and Crisis.
Immunization and Insurance Requirements
Visit the Immunization and Insurance Requirements page for information about required vaccines, and to enroll or waive the Penn Student Insurance Plan (PSIP). Visit the New and Returning Students page for information and requirements specific to those who are returning to campus and are newly enrolled.
Need to schedule an appointment?
Call Student Health and Counseling at 215-746-WELL (9355) to schedule. If you’ve already been seen at our medical care office, you can now schedule future appointments online through your PennChart account.
Counseling drop-in services
Students can drop-in to the Student Health and Counseling office (3624 Market Street) at any time during regular business hours without an appointment for counseling support.
Students can also visit trained counseling professionals at various locations across campus through the Let's Talk program.
Visit the Counseling page for more info.
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