Health & Wellness for Students
Health & Wellness for Students
KPU would like to support you to think and do more about your overall wellness. We believe the more we engage with one another about wellness, the better we are as individuals working and going to school in our community. At KPU, we have adopted six dimensions of wellness; emotional wellness, mental wellness, financial wellness, physical wellness, social wellness and spiritual wellness. While all dimensions of health and wellness need our attention to truly thrive, the goal is to find a personal harmony with the dimensions that are most authentic for you. Each of these dimensions forms a piece of the wellness pie.
Click the icons below to explore each dimension of wellness, and discover the many resources and services that KPU provides to support you.
Emotional Wellness
Emotional wellness embodies an optimistic approach to life, including an awareness and acceptance of your thoughts, feelings and behaviours, whether positive or negative.
- Peer Resilience Program – peer led workshops focused on building resiliency skills
- Non-academic international student support – emotional support, study permit information, housing and transportation options
- My SSP – KPU’s 24/7 Student Support Program
- Pride @ KPU
- The Learning Centres
- Academic Advising
- CampusWell
Financial Wellness
Financial wellness is achieving a level of understanding and comfort with managing your financial situation – where your money comes from and where it is going.
- Student Awards and Financial Assistance – scholarships, awards, bursaries, emergency funding
- Student Food Bank
- Career Development Center – chat with a career coach, work study programs
- Career Connection
- Student Employment Opportunities
- Co-operative Education – experiential learning opportunities, paid work semesters
- CampusWell
Mental Wellness
Mental health is a state of wellbeing in which the individual realizes their own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life and can work productively and fruitfully (WHO, 2023).
- Counselling Services
- My SSP – KPU’s 24/7 Student Support Program
- Accessibility Services
- KSA Peer Support
- Peer Wellness
- Student Rights and Responsibilities
- CampusWell
Physical Wellness
Physical wellness is paying attention to and nurturing your body with mindful movement and nourishment.
- Sport and Recreation - Fitness classes, fitness centers, gymnasium
- Gallivan Student Health & Wellness – health insurance for domestic students
- Guard.me International Insurance – health insurance for international students
- Active KSA
- Sexual Health and Wellness
- Food Services on campus
- Grassroots Café
- Substance Use
- Cannabis on Campus
Social Wellness
Social wellness embraces the concept of meaningful relationships – respecting yourself and others and creating a support system of valued family members and friends.
- Calendar of health and wellness events
- Peer Wellness Program
- International Student Events
- Kwantlen Student Association
- Sport and Recreation – Esports, Intramural Leagues
- Orientation and Transitions
- Volunteer Services
- Indigenous Student Services
Spiritual Wellness
Spiritual wellness seeks meaning and purpose in human existence and encompasses a deep appreciation for the depth and expanse of life and the natural forces within the Universe that connect us all.
- Multi-Faith Centre
- Prayer & Meditation spaces on campus
- Indigenous Student Services
- The Gathering Place
- KSA Clubs – Bible Study @ Kwantlen, Muslim Student Association
- CampusWell
KPU would like to support you in thinking and doing more about your overall wellness. We believe the more we engage with one another about wellness, the better we are as individuals working and learning in our community. Let’s all do what we can to thrive!
Contact Us
General Inquiries
studenthealth@kpu.ca