Physical Wellness is the ability to apply your knowledge, motivation, commitment, behavior, self management, attitude, and skills toward achieving your personal fitness and health goals. Physical wellness is more than just the absence of disease. The physical dimension of wellness is concerned with building a healthy, strong, and resilient body. Such a body receives proper nutrition, sleep, and activity while being protected from disease and injury. As a result, you are more physically fit and energetic, have a strong immune system, and are primed for longevity. Physical wellness is protective against the stress and demands encountered in graduate and professional school.

Below are some UMB physical wellness resources.

URecFit 

UMB’s state-of-the-art recreation and fitness facility is located on the top three floors of the SMC Campus Center at 621 W. Lombard St. URecFit includes a large fitness center, strength and conditioning room, intramural sports, elevated track, exercise studios for fitness and yoga classes, cycling studio, gymnasium with two basketball courts, volleyball, badminton, two racquetball/squash courts, five-lane infinity pool, and locker rooms. Free for UMB students.

Student Health Services   

All students registered at UMB (except those in the evening law program) pay a student health fee as part of tuition. They are therefore eligible to access the UMaryland Immediate Care practice for all of their student health needs. Care is provided by medical providers from the Department of Family & Community Medicine of the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Located at UMaryland Immediate Care, 408 W. Lombard St., between Eutaw and Paca streets. To make an appointment, call 667-214-1899.

What is spiritual wellness? 

Spiritual wellness practices can be enacted by individuals in unique ways and may include a set of guiding beliefs, principles, or values that can give meaning and purpose to one’s life.  

Participation in a community of faith, ethical conduct, compassionate service, and concern for societal needs can be connected to spiritual wellness. Organized religions may also help many individuals develop spiritual health.  

Religion, however, is not the only source or form of spiritual wellness. Many individuals may find meaning and purpose in their lives through nature, art, meditation, or good works — or from engaging with loved ones. Spiritual and ethical wellness can also encompass a respect and appreciation for differing values and beliefs. 

Spiritual Wellness at UMB 

Faith, Religious, and Spiritual Practice Spaces at UMB 

There are spaces available to you on campus for prayer, meditation, and reflection. These spaces are located in several different places across campus, including the locations listed below.  

Students who have questions about faith and religious practice spaces at UMB, please contact your Student Affairs Dean or UMB Student Affairs at umbstudentaffairs@umaryland.edu.  

HSHSL Faith and Religious Practice Space  

Health Sciences and Human Services Library (HSHSL) - 601 W. Lombard Street, third floor, room 302. Available on a first come, first serve basis. The maximum occupancy is 12 individuals.  

To review the room use guidelines,  visit this website. 

MSTF Prayer Room 

The University of Maryland School of Medicine - Medical School Teaching Facility (MSTF) – 685 W. Baltimore Street, PED level Room A (West side / MLK Boulevard side of the Building). The door has a vacant/occupied door lock. Available on a first come, first serve basis. 

Additional On-Campus Resources 

Student Counseling Center – Short-term individual counseling and psychiatric services are available for full-time and part-time UMB students. The Counseling Center also offers mindfulness programming, such as guided meditations, to support your overall wellness.  

Wellness Suite – URecFit & Wellness offers a wellness suite, located on the 5th floor of the SMC Campus Center. The suite is a safe place to meditate, pray, rest, read, color/doodle, and more. 

Yoga Classes – URecFit & Wellness also offers group yoga classes, at no additional cost to UMB and Shady Groce students. Check out their schedule for dates and times.  

Student Organizations – UMB has a variety of religious and spiritual student organizations designed to help you build a supportive community. Students are encouraged to create a group to share their faith and beliefs if an organization does not exist. 

Spiritual Wellness Spaces Close to Campus 

UMMC Chapel of Comfort 

The Chapel of Comfort is available 24-7 for personal prayer/meditation. There is a Prayer Journal available for written prayers and concerns. 
 
VA Baltimore VA Medical Center, Room 2A-10710 Greene St. Chapel  

The All Faiths Chapel is located on the 2nd floor of the medical center and is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  Religious services are conducted in the All Faiths Chapel on a daily basis.  For a schedule of religious services or for more information about Chaplain Service, please call 
410-605-7070. 

Social Wellness is having positive, civil interactions and genuinely enjoying being with others. It is acknowledging the value of another person and recognizing that differences, even disagreements among thoughtful people, are enriching. Social wellness includes showing respect for others; developing close friendships and intimacy; practicing civility, empathy, and effective listening; caring for others and for the common good; and allowing others to care for you. In a highly stressful academic environment, social wellness also refers to our ability to budget time for leisure and recreation with other people. Social connections serve as a source of encouragement and reinforcement for practicing healthy behaviors.

Below are some UMB social wellness resources.

UMB Student Organizations 

Lists more than 100 UMB student-led organizations. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, there are instructions on how to start your own group.

Better Together Wellness Programs

Better Together is an initiative created by URecFit and Wellness to encourage students to strengthen their social and emotional well-being. Programs include coffee connect, nourish and connect dinner series, out and about together, gym buddies, group fitness, and intramural sports.

UMBrella

UMB offers a parent group through UMBrella.  Please view the UMBrella Page for family- friendly resources.  

Emotional Wellness is an ability to meet emotional needs constructively. It is maintaining good mental health, a positive attitude, high self-esteem, and a strong self-image. It is the ability to respond resiliently to emotional states and the flow of life every day. It is dealing with a variety of situations realistically and learning more about yourself and how things you do affect your feelings. It is taking responsibility for your own behavior and responding to challenges as opportunities. Emotional wellness implies an ability to cope with the stressors of graduate and professional school effectively and in a healthy way.

Below are some UMB mental and emotional wellness resources.

Student Counseling Center 

The Student Counseling Center provides professional counseling and psychiatric services for currently enrolled full- and part-time University of Maryland students. The Counseling Center offers individual and group counseling, medication, and workshops. It also has a large collection of books, workbooks, DVDs, and CDs that students can borrow. It is located in the Health Sciences and Human Services Library, 691 W. Lombard St., Suite 449. To make an appointment, call 410-328-8404. To reach help after hours and on weekends, call the Student Health Center at 667-214-1800.

 NAMI@UMB

National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental health. The NAMI at UMB chapter offers support and education programs for students advocating and living with mental health conditions. Interested students should email namiatumb@gmail.com. 

Scholars for Recovery

The mission of the UMB Scholars for Recovery student organization is to promote the academic and social well-being of recovering students at UMB through the praxis of social justice, empowerment, and community-building. We seek to provide a supportive atmosphere on campus for students who are in recovery, wish to recover from an addiction, persons who are affected by another person’s addiction, and all friends of recovery. To learn more, go to https://www.umaryland.edu/recovery/.

Cultural Wellness is being aware of one's own cultural background, as well as the diversity and richness present in other cultural backgrounds. It is striving to recognize, understand, and accept differences among people. Cultural wellness implies advocacy for and affirmation of cultural diversity including sexual orientation, religion, gender, racial and ethnic backgrounds, age groups, and disabilities, and appreciating the uniqueness of each culture. It is the integration of all of the cultures in your life including micro-cultures such as family, academics, work, and other affiliations. Traits of a culturally well individual include understanding the uniqueness and legitimacy of every culture, ability to effectively communicate to members of different cultures, and a willingness to learn about, interact with, and coexist with other cultures.

Below are some UMB cultural wellness resources.

Office of International Services

Assists individual international students, scholars, and their families by advising on federal immigration regulations and providing advice and support on personal, academic, and cultural matters.

The Student Center for Global Education Initiatives

Provides campus leadership for global health initiatives for faculty and students. This center works to build UMB's national reputation in global health interprofessional education by partnering across campus to grow interprofessional global programs and assists students interested in global experiential learning by facilitating global opportunities and providing guidance on travel planning, cultural preparation, safety and security, funding resources, and additional support.

Interprofessional Student Learning and Service Initiatives

Coordinates campuswide activities, programs, and services that foster students' academic, personal, and professional development. Programs include diversity training, the President’s initiative, and poverty simulation.

Intellectual Wellness is having a curiosity and strong desire to learn. The intellectual dimension of wellness encourages creative and stimulating mental activities. An intellectually well person uses the resources available to expand his/her knowledge in improved skills along with expanding potential for sharing with others. An intellectually well person uses the intellectual and cultural activities in the classroom and beyond the classroom combined with the human resources and learning resources available within the University community and the larger community.

Below are some UMB intellectual wellness resources.

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Educational Support and Disability Services

Coordinates services to assist students with disabilities in obtaining reasonable accommodations through an interactive process involving the student and the school. Offers individual consultation, workshops, support groups, and note-taking services. To make an appointment, email Deborah Levi, MA, MSW, Director of Educational Support and Disability Services. Located at the SMC Campus Center, 621 W. Lombard St., Suite 302.

Writing Center

Committed to helping registered UMB students become skilled, successful, and self-sufficient writers through one-on-one consultations, online writing resources, and a variety of workshops and events.

The Elm and Campus Life Weekly

Sign up to receive The Elm and Campus Life Weekly by email. Each publication lists upcoming presentations, events, and intellectually stimulating opportunities at UMB.

President's student leadership Institute (PSLI)

A co-curricular certificate program designed to expose students to contemporary issues in leadership and professional development in order to prepare participants for professional leadership in a diverse workplace. PSLI is an interprofessional program that creates opportunities for students in different fields to interact and learn from one another.

Seven Scholars Bookstore

The UMB bookstore sells textbooks, UMB apparel, gifts, accessories, supplies, electronics, and snacks. Located on the first floor of the SMC Campus Center.

Financial Wellness includes the process of discovering and maintaining a balance between personal, social, and vocational goals in your life. It is having an understanding of your financial situation and taking care of it in such a way that you are prepared for financial changes. Maintaining that balance consists of being comfortable with where your money comes from and where it is going. It involves taking advantage of opportunities to learn money management skills that will enhance satisfaction and enjoyment in your life. It is the awareness of your own strengths and skills, in addition to the time and financial commitment necessary to pursue the lifestyle of your choice.

Below are some UMB financial wellness resources.

Student Financial Aid and Education 

This office provides assistance to any UMB student who needs help obtaining funding to finance their education. The programs are specifically directed at helping those students who would not be able to complete their education without support.  Approximately 80% of UMB students receive assistance through this office. It also provides students with the education and guidance needed to make informed financial decisions, offering individual consultations, online financial education, useful links, and school-specific resources.

Environmental Wellness includes trying to live in harmony with the earth by understanding the impact of your interaction with nature and your personal environment, and taking action to protect the world around you. It also involves protecting yourself from environmental hazards such as air pollution, ultraviolet radiation in the sunlight, chemicals, noise, water pollution, and second-hand smoke. Environmental wellness also includes taking time to enjoy and appreciate the natural world.

Below are some UMB environmental wellness resources.

UMB Office of Sustainability

The Office of Sustainability was formed in 2021 to solidify UMB’s commitment to environmental sustainability. The office manages and partners on projects throughout campus focused on energy reduction, waste minimization, sustainable design, green procurement, sustainable transportation, and education and engagement, among other areas.

UMB Environment Health and Safety 

Provides education and service, in-class training sessions, hazardous material removal, injury reporting, and programming on environmental health and safety.

Environmental Working Group 

A nonprofit, nonpartisan organization with a mission to empower people to live healthier lives in a healthier environment. Through its reports, online databases, mobile apps, and communications campaigns, EWG is educating and empowering consumers to make safer and more informed decisions about the products they buy and the companies they support. In response to consumer pressure, companies are giving up potentially dangerous chemical ingredients in their products and improving their practices.