Wellbeing
Wellbeing is about how you're doing as a whole person. From physical health to stress relief, Champlain College provides support to help you live well.
Don’t just survive college, LIVE WELL
Let’s get real. Transitioning to college is exciting, but it can also be a little crazy. In fact, it should be! You’re here to do big, new things and sometimes, those things are hard.
Over the next four years, you¡¯ll face challenges. Life after college will be tough at times, too. But you are not alone. Champlain has thought long and hard about helping you live well through it all.
Physical Wellbeing
Student Health Center
Our Student Health Center provides personal health care as well as health education and wellness both on a one-to-one basis and through campus-wide programming.
Wellness & Fitness Center
Champlain College has a state of the art Fitness Center located in the IDX Student Life Center. We pride ourselves in keeping our Fitness Center clean, current and fun, and we welcome the beginner, intermediate and advanced-level individual.
Athletics & Recreation
Are team sports your thing? We have a wide range of intramural sports and clubs from dance to dodgeball. Whatever your athletic interests are, you’ll have no trouble finding people to team up with, have fun, and stay fit.
1:1 Support From a Registered Dietician
Talk one-on-one with Sodexo¡¯s full-time dietician, to educate yourself about food choices that support your wellbeing and dietary goals!
Campus Safety
Creating an environment where you feel safe is our highest priority. Public safety officers patrol campus 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to ensure security for all students, faculty, staff, and visitors. You¡¯ll also find emergency call boxes all around campus, which connect you directly to rapid response teams if ever needed.
Learn About Campus Public Safety Current Student? Go to Campus Public Safety.
Mental & Social Wellbeing
Counseling Center
The highly trained professionals in our Counseling Center are here to support you. We offer a variety of services including individual and group counseling, outreach and education, consultations, and 20-minute ¡°Let¡¯s Talk¡± appointments.
Affinity & Social Support Groups
Here, community is built by uplifting and empowering every student. Our affinity and social groups provide supportive environments to come together to reflect on experiences, get support and resources, and have meaningful conversations.
Clubs & Activities
Join a student publication, get involved in leadership and community service, check out political or social clubs ¡ª the opportunities to meet new people and try new things are numerous. Can’t find something? We’ll work with you to create it.
New Student Experience
Think of the New Student Experience as your jumpstart to all things Champlain. It¡¯s all of the firsts you¡¯ll experience as, well, a new student. From attending Admitted Students Weekend, to the courses you¡¯ll take in our Core Curriculum, and the life skills you¡¯ll learn in the InSight Program¡ªthese systems are put in place to lay the foundation of your college success.
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Academic Wellbeing
Academic Support Resources
Whether you’re looking for subject matter help, professional experience opportunities, or academic coaching, getting help here is easy. Our SMART Space (Study Mentors and Resource Tutors) is a one-stop-shop for academic support. Other resources include built-in programming, our Writing Center, and more.
Miller Information Commons
In our library, you’ll find everything from that book you’re searching for to 3D printing and media streaming services. Our Miller Information Commons is a hub of information and innovation where you’ll find the tools, resources, and support you need to accomplish anything you’re working on.
Advisors & Coaches
At Champlain College, you get two key advisors to help you succeed. Your faculty advisor guides you through your classes and program requirements, while your career coach helps you prepare for your future job through the InSight program.
Together, they make sure you¡¯re learning what you need in class and getting ready for your career after college.
Accessibility & Academic Accommodations
Academic accommodations are modifications to the environment, curriculum format, or equipment used to access the content of a class and/or complete assigned tasks. They do not alter what is being taught. These accommodations are available to qualified students through the Office of Accessibility.
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New Student Experience
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Campus Public Safety
Our campus is our community and maintaining safety and security for all students, faculty, staff, and visitors is our highest priority.
Counseling Center
At Champlain, the overall health of our students is always a top priority. We offer a variety of counseling services and resources at our Skiff Hall location on campus. All degree-seeking students are eligible for counseling services free of charge.
Student Health Center
Champlain's Student Health Center provides health care through preventative, diagnostic, therapeutic, and rehabilitative services.
Sustainable Campus
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Wellness & Fitness
From organized team sports to waterfront bike rides, there's no shortage of ways to maintain your health and wellbeing at Champlain College.