Student Health and Wellness at UW-Oshkosh
Success in the classroom starts with taking care of yourself.
College isn’t easy—it’s a time of academic, social, and emotional challenges. Prioritizing health and wellness will support not only your personal growth but also academic performance and long-term success. UW-Oshkosh is here to help, offering medical care, mental health counseling, and other valuable resources to support you and guide you in making informed decisions about your well-being.
Year-Round Service
SHAW is the overarching organization behind four UWO resource offices. All four are here for you year-round to maintain and expand your well-being.
Medical Center
The Medical Center offers medical care, exams, immunizations, and procedures to currently enrolled students. Services include birth control, GYN exam and PAP test, psychiatry, nutrition, travel health, prescriptions, and medical records services.
(920) 424-2424
Radford Hall, First Floor
777 Algoma Boulevard
uwosh.edu/studenthealth
Recreation Center
The Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC) is the Titan home for clean and well-maintained exercise facilities, intramural athletic leagues, outdoor adventures and more.
(920) 424-2061
Student Success Center, Suite 240
uwosh.edu/recreation
Counseling Center
The Counseling Center engages students in overcoming challenges and achieving wellness. Counseling appointments and a wide variety of mental health resources are offered free of charge to UWO students.
(920) 424-2061
Student Success Center, Suite 240
750 Elmwood Avenue
uwosh.edu/counseling
Health Promotion Services
Health Promotion helps students embrace a healthy lifestyle and create a culture of health and well-being. Through holistic education, support and resources, students build and sustain long-term healthy behaviors.
Health Promotion is also home to the UW-Oshkosh Peer Health Educators, who support these efforts through wellbeing initiatives, accessible health supplies in Reeve Union 102B and interactive educational events across campus.
uwosh.edu/wellness
You learn best when you feel your best.
Health challenges—physical or emotional—can make it hard to focus, keep up with classes, or stay on track. If stress, illness, anxiety, or anything else is getting in the way, don’t wait to reach out. We’re here to help you clear the path between where you are and where you’re going.
SHAW Blog
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Health and Wellness – November 2025
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Health and Wellness – October 2025
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Health and Wellness – September 2025
September Health & Wellness Newsletter Your newsletter from Student Health and Wellness (SHAW) Top Tips for Staying Healthy in College Staying healthy on a college campus can be challenging with the stress, packed schedules, late nights, and temptations around...
SHAW Events
Check back often for updates on upcoming events in Student Health and Wellness!
February
Say “Yes” to “No”
Friday, Feb. 13 | 4–7 p.m.
Titan Underground
Join the Peer Health Educators for Valentine’s Day crafts, conversations about healthy dating habits and learning the power of saying “no.” Enjoy goodie bags, mocktails, trivia and a chance to win a JBL speaker!
UWO Climbing Competition
Saturday, Feb. 14 | 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC)
Join students from around the state for a day of climbing at the SRWC.
✔ Chance to win prizes
✔ Free snacks for everyone
✔ Meet and connect with climbers from across Wisconsin
Learn more and register
Battleship! at Albee Pool
Wednesday, Feb. 25 | 7 p.m.
Albee Pool
Teams of four compete in canoes to try to sink other teams before they sink you! Sign up here.
Sign-up deadline: Monday, Feb. 23
March
Spring into Wellness
Wednesday, March 18 | 1:30–3:30 p.m.
Student Health Center Lawn
Spring is almost here! Gear up for warm weather with wellness activities. Test your knowledge on staying safe and healthy during spring. Create your own self-care kit with hygiene and travel supplies–perfect for spring break or staycations.
Free while supplies last!
April
Title IX Trivia
Monday, April 6 | 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Reeve Union Concourse
Stop by our trivia table, answer questions about Title IX and win prizes!
Sexual Harassment & Sexual Assault Prevention Panel
Monday, April 6 | 5–7 p.m.
Reeve Union 212AB
A campus conversation focused on sexual harassment and unclear or unwanted sexual experiences. Hear from advocates and care team members about available resources and support options.
Pizza and refreshments will be provided.
Icee, I Intervene
Tuesday, April 28 | 1:30–3:30 p.m.
Student Health Center Lawn
Cool down with free popsicles and drives while learning how to step up through bystander intervention.
May
Planting Positivity
Wednesday, May 6 | 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Reeve Union Concourse
Finals got you stressed? Take a break to explore UWO services, practice self-care and receive a free plant.
Come early–supplies are limited!
Emergency Resources
Familiarize yourself with emergency resources at UWO and in the community:
- First: In an emergency, call 911.
- Mental health crisis support: Counseling Center
- Urgent health care: Student Medical Center
- Non-emergency incident reporting: UW Oshkosh Police Department