Student Wellness

Intentional Living

Physical Wellness

The physical dimension recognizes the need for regular physical care. Consistent sleep, eating routine, and physical activity are important components to optimal wellness. Building physical wellness involves understanding your body and its warning signs.

Intramurals Are Back – Sign Up & Play! The wait is over… it’s time to lace up, show up, and sign up! Intramural registration for Spring 2026 is officially OPEN, and we’ve got something for everyone: 5v5 Basketball 5 players minimum Co-Ed, Must have at least one female and one male athlete Day: Sundays Regular Season: February 8 – March 1 ...

Kick off Fuel Up for Finals Week with a warm, delicious boost! Swing by for FREE Panera bagels, pastries, coffee, and hot chocolate. Grab your favorites and fuel up! first come, first served while supplies last.

These 20-minute sessions via Zoom start with 3-5 minutes of desk yoga and stretching then transition into guided meditation and breathwork led by Pooja Shrivastava, Ph.D. A great way to reduce stress and anxiety and improve focus and productivity. All OU faculty, staff, students, and retirees are invited to attend.   Provided by LiveWell OU.  | Join Us on...

Emotional Wellness

The emotional dimension recognizes awareness and acceptance of one’s feelings. Emotional wellness includes the degree to which one feels positive and enthusiastic about one’s self and life. It includes the capacity to manage one’s feelings and related behaviors including the realistic assessment of one’s limitations, development of autonomy, and ability to cope effectively with stress.

Need a midweek boost?  Join us every Wednesday on the first floor of the Student Union for some quality time with a therapy dog! Whether you need a furry friend to pet or just a little extra love, our therapy dogs are here to help. Stop by and enjoy some puppy cuddles!   HALO dog will be located on East Patio or in room 160 of the union - depending on...

Spiritual Wellness

The spiritual dimension acknowledges the importance of having a sense of meaning. Often meaning or a sense of purpose is found in one’s values which may be informed by their family systems, religions, philosophies, and more. Understanding one’s values and reflecting on whether one is living in accordance to their values is a ---- spiritual wellness.

These 20-minute sessions via Zoom start with 3-5 minutes of desk yoga and stretching then transition into guided meditation and breathwork led by Pooja Shrivastava, Ph.D. A great way to reduce stress and anxiety and improve focus and productivity. All OU faculty, staff, students, and retirees are invited to attend.   Provided by LiveWell OU.  | Join Us on...
Need a midweek boost?  Join us every Wednesday on the first floor of the Student Union for some quality time with a therapy dog! Whether you need a furry friend to pet or just a little extra love, our therapy dogs are here to help. Stop by and enjoy some puppy cuddles!   HALO dog will be located on East Patio or in room 160 of the union - depending on...

Intellectual Wellness

The intellectual dimension recognizes the need for growth and creativity. This may be accomplished in reading, learning new skills, or even unplugging a bit from the daily demands of life.

Occupational Wellness

The occupational dimension acknowledges efforts we make to create work/life harmony. Establishing and maintaining boundaries, learning how to have quality breaks, and honing communication skills are all examples of occupational wellness.

Social Wellness

The social dimension recognizes our need for human connection. Though we may desire varying amounts of connection, we desire or miss the lack of it nonetheless. Social wellness involves building healthy, supportive relationships with those around you.

Spread warmth and cheer this holiday season by joining Student Affairs in our Adopt-A-Patient: Winter Wishes 2025 campaign! Student Affairs partners with the Children's Hospital to bring joy to patients and their families who must spend the holidays in the hospital. Together with the Children's Hospital, we're on a mission to make hospital stays a little cozier for young patients...

Kick off Fuel Up for Finals Week with a warm, delicious boost! Swing by for FREE Panera bagels, pastries, coffee, and hot chocolate. Grab your favorites and fuel up! first come, first served while supplies last.

Take a fun study break with a nostalgic Throwback Lunch! Pick up an Uncrustable, chips, and a Cosmic Brownie - the ultimate childhood combo. Come early to snag your throwback treats! First come, first served while supplies last.