Health, Well-Being & Safety
Laurentians Look Out for Each Other
An important aspect of our residential community is the compassion we have for each other. We want you to be happy and healthy and feel supported and safe while you’re here, and we’ve invested in the resources to make sure that happens.
Comprehensive Support for Every Student
We believe in a holistic approach to your well-being during your four years at St. Lawrence. We start by empowering you as an active partner in your health, and we’ll work with you across campus services to make sure your needs are being met.
Through our Health Center, Counseling Services, and Safety and Security teams, we have resources and campus support available 24/7 to make sure you have what you need to be happy, healthy, and safe.
Located in the Diana B. Torrey ’82 Health and Counseling Center, our Health and Counseling Services can treat everything from chronic illness to common colds, emergency treatments to routine mental health and healthcare check-ups with comprehensive and confidential care.
SLU Thrives is our holistic approach to student well-being. It puts your well-being at the heart of the St. Lawrence experience. In an ever-evolving world, we're leveraging our community’s expertise, care, and commitment to equip you with the skills and resources to thrive on campus and beyond.
Also located in the Diana B. Torrey ’82 Health and Counseling Center, Safety and Security is open 24/7 and maintains an active presence on campus to ensure you have a living and learning environment that is safe, supportive, and here for you.
From stress reduction and resilience, to sleep and nutrition tips, our Wellness Education office team empowers students to practice self-care, tune into their needs, and employ tools and strategies to improve their mental health, physical health, and overall well-being.
Our award-winning Dining Services team takes great pride in its personalized, student-focused approach to serving delicious, nutritious, and allergy-friendly meals every day.
Physical activity is an important part of your well-being. Through our campus intramurals, athletic teams, outdoor programs, and our Stafford Fitness Center, you have plenty of options that will keep you moving and make the most of whatever fitness means to you.
Health, Well-Being, & Safety in Action
Your health and wellbeing doesn’t take place on a schedule, so we have resources available whenever you need them.
Community Resources
We work with campus to keep you safe, including student groups like:
- St. Lawrence University EMS
- SLU Advocates
- Peer Safe Walks
- Student Safety Team Members
Convenient Care
We can work with you to transfer your prescriptions to our health center on campus, another pharmacy in town, or continue service from your hometown provider. Your health is your choice.
Wellness Is On the Menu
We work with academic programs and local farms (including our own!) to continually provide you with nutritious, sustainable, and seasonal whole food options.
SLU Thrives
We want you to be your best and feel your best during your time at St. Lawrence. That’s why we’ve created SLU Thrives, our holistic approach to student well-being that helps you recognize opportunities to thrive in your everyday life.
health care providers and counselors available by appointment
campus eateries
You'll have plenty of on-campus dining options to choose from, including:
- Dana Dining Center
- Northstar Cafe
- Time-Out Cafe
- Johnson Grab and Go Cafe
- Spartacus Cafe
- Pub 56
Always Prepared
We pride ourselves on our campus emergency response plan and have real-time campus alerts for security issues, health situations, natural disasters, weather, and national emergencies.
SLU Thrives
Whether you're diving into coursework, joining a club, planning your next internship, or just trying to get more sleep, SLU Thrives is here to help you find balance, support, and direction so you can thrive now and long after you leave campus.