Being a good law student and lawyer is about much more than performing well in the classroom. It’s about being a well-rounded, self-aware, positive contributor to one’s professional and personal community. In order to take care of and provide excellent service to our clients and the public we serve, lawyers must first take care of ourselves. To do so, we encourage students to be intentional and deliberate about proactively prioritizing wellness. We don’t always get it right, but we strive for balance constantly and readjust as needed.  

Wellness is an active process of becoming aware of and making choices toward a healthy and fulfilling life. Wellness is more than being free from illness, it is a dynamic process of pursuing activities and making lifestyle choices that lead to a state of holistic health. There are 8 dimensions of wellness: emotional, spiritual, social, intellectual, physical, environmental, financial, and career.

Our office provides programming and access to resources for Law Students that cover all eight dimensions.

Wellness Room

The Wellness Room is located in the Dean of Students Office in Hughes Hall Room 126B.

The Wellness Room is a dedicated space designed to support student’s mental, emotional, and physical well-being. The room is intended to be a quiet, comfortable retreat where students can take a break, de-stress, and recharge.

The Wellness room is open to all law students and is available during business hours:

Maintain a Quiet, Respectful Atmosphere

This is a space for relaxation, meditation, and stress relief – please keep noise to a minimum and use headphones for music or guided meditations. Avoid activities that may disrupt others.

Use the Room for Wellness

The Wellness Room is intended for mental and emotional well-being. Please refrain from using the space for studying, taking calls, social gatherings, napping, or holding meetings.

Equal Access

The Wellness room is open to all law students.

Be Mindful of the Length of Your Stay

There is no time limit on your stay in the Wellness Room. Please be mindful of your time in the room and others who may be waiting to use the room.

Respect Shared Resources

If you use the yoga mats, message chair, coffee makers, or other room resources please clean and return them after use. Do not remove any items from the room.

Keep it Clean

Leave the space as you found it. Dispose of trash and personal items properly. Do not leave your personal items in the room unattended.

Do not leave personal food items in the mini-fridge.

Wellness Room is Not a Private Space

This is a shared space; be mindful that others may enter. Do not lock the door. If privacy is needed, please consult with Dean of Students staff.