Health & Wellness
Health & Wellness is core part of the student experience at Wentworth. We believe holistic well-being is crucial for supporting academic excellence and a thriving community is built upon the foundation of healthy minds and bodies. At Wentworth, we are committed to fostering a supportive environment that empowers you to prioritize your physical, mental, and emotional health. Through a range of comprehensive programs, resources, and activities, we equip our community with the tools they need to succeed not only in their academic pursuits but also in their personal wellness journey. Discover a wealth of opportunities to cultivate a balanced and vibrant lifestyle at Wentworth.
Counseling Services
Wentworth Counseling Services offers students individualized treatment plans based on a Stepped Care model of support. Our services aim to support students' mental health, wellness, personal, and academic growth.
Fitness & Wellness
Wentworth Fitness & Wellness fosters and promotes a healthy learning environment for students, faculty, and staff by implementing innovative and exciting opportunities that encourage intellectual, physical, social, and spiritual well-being.
Health Promotion & Education
The Office of Health Promotion and Education is dedicated to helping students make good choices about nutrition and lifestyle through education on healthy behaviors that can be practiced throughout life.
Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP)
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts requires that all students, (undergraduate, graduate and Co-op), who are enrolled as three-quarter time or more credit hours per semester be covered by the student health insurance plan or a health insurance plan with comparable coverage.
A Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) is available through Wentworth. The plan offers exceptional coverage at an outstanding value compared to most options available to students and provides reasonable premium rates for dependents.
Carbon Health Services
Wentworth contracts with Carbon Student Health, at the MassArt Treehouse, to provide medical services to enrolled students. To contact the Carbon Student Health center, please call (617)879-5220 or click the link below.
In the case of a life-threatening emergency, when on campus, students should immediately contact the Wentworth Campus Police at 617-989-4444. When off-campus, students should call 911.
Immunizations Compliance
Students enrolled at Wentworth must provide several immunizations required by the state of Massachusetts. For more information, please visit our website linked below.
For questions, please click the link below or email immunizations@wit.edu
Center for Wellness
The Center for Wellness is comprised of Counseling Services, Health Promotion and Education, Fitness and Wellness Programs, and medical vaccine compliance. In addition, the Center works collaboratively with the Student Health Center to ensure students' health needs are being met. The Center staff provides specific services to students while working together holistically to improve students’ experiences. Wentworth is pleased to be a part of the United States Health Promoting Campuses Network, a cohort of universities committed to becoming health-promoting institutions.
Need Immediate Help?
If you are in an emergency situation, please contact the following:
- Wentworth Public Safety Emergency: (617) 989-4444
- Boston Police Emergency: 911
- Sexual Assault Unit: (617) 343-0044
View more Emergency Resources to get help immediately.
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