A healthy lifestyle helps bring you balance and supports your academic success. Nutritious eating, physical activity and restful sleep all contribute to healthy living.
We recommend making small changes to integrate healthy habits into your daily life.
Work with a Registered Dietitian to determine your unique nutrition needs. Students share what they currently eat and discuss practical ways to improve nutrient intake.
Follow up appointments are available to promote long-term behavior change.
Nutrition services are now being offered through Student Health Services at FAU. Students can see a registered dietitian for individual consultations that address an array of nutrition topics.
The Beyond Food Program and Food Pantry is a holistic program that utilizes the expertise of various on and off campus resources in assisting FAU students in need to raise their food security level to persist toward academic success. Furthermore, based on the availability of donations we would like to serve any FAU student by providing a 3-day supply of canned and/or non-perishable food to those experiencing food insecurity.
Movement
Want to get more active? Looking to try a new fitness routine?
Finding appropriate and enjoyable way to be active is an important part of achieving a healthy lifestyle. Work with a fitness professional to determine your
individual movement needs and discover the resources and support you need to be active successfully.
Relaxation 101 – Managing Stress in College: College life is filled with challenges, many of which can be stressful. This workshop presents a realistic approach to managing stress as a college student.
FAU offers various sources to help you find health and wellness. Find what Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) has to offer to help you get better quality sleep.
Owls Care Health Promotion offers students free wellness resources that may help you manage your stress ( i.e. stress balls, scratch and draw sheets, and many more). Check out the Health & Wellness map here and locate a wellness cart closest to you.
Students can meet with a counselor at CAPS for an initial appointment. Based on your unique concerns and situation, your counselor might recommend individual therapy or group therapy.
Talk to a therapist and explore other self-help options here.
Relaxation 101 – Managing Stress in College: College life is filled with challenges, many of which can be stressful. This workshop presents a realistic approach to managing stress as a college student.
Students can meet with a counselor at CAPS for an initial appointment. Based on your unique concerns and situation, your counselor might recommend individual therapy or group therapy.
Visit Talk to a Therapist on MyFAU to schedule an appointment with CAPS or see additional counseling resources.
Students can utilize supplemental instruction, tutoring for undergraduate courses, and e-tutoring for online courses to give you the additional support you need to be successful in the classroom.
Social Support
Do you have a hard time making friends? Are you struggling to find your group at FAU?
Meet new people by signing up for an intramural or club sport, or find common interests with others by going to a group fitness class or on an outdoor adventure trip.
Explore ways Campus Recreation can help you connect with others by visiting: Get Active
Students can meet with a counselor at CAPS for an initial appointment. Based on your unique concerns and situation, your counselor might
recommend individual therapy or group therapy. Understanding Self and Other groups can be particularly helpful for students who struggle to make friends and connect with others.
Resident Assistants (RA's) and area coordinators are trained to help their students. If you are a residential student and struggling to connect, consult with your RA.
Best Buddies empowers people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to be contributing members of society by providing opportunities and support in order to secure rewarding jobs, live independently, become inspirational leaders, and make lifelong friendships.
Student Government Multicultural Programming Board is charged with the responsibility to implement programs that create and enrich cultural unity and emphasize cultural achievements on the Boca Raton Campus. Check out what events they have coming up!
Academics
Are you struggling in your classes? Do you feel like you can’t get ahead? Is it adding additional stress and pressure to your life?
Students can utilize supplemental instruction, tutoring for undergraduate courses, and e-tutoring for online courses to give you the additional
support you need to be successful in the classroom.
Academic advisors are available to provide you with the guidance you need to optimize your education and choose the best course of action for your major and future career.
Students can meet with a counselor at CAPS for an initial appointment. Based on your unique concerns and situation, your counselor might recommend individual therapy or group therapy.
Get Wise is an after-hours academic resource and student support service center located in Atlantic Park Towers and Glades Park Towers. During operational hours, the APT Center is staffed with a desk assistant and available for open use, while the GPT center is staffed by highly trained learning assistants, subject area tutors and writing consultants (please see their webpage for specific times).
Weight/Eating Concerns
Not sure if you are at a healthy weight? Need help living a more balanced lifestyle? Struggling with body image concerns?
Finding appropriate and enjoyable way to be active is an important part of achieving a healthy lifestyle. Work with a fitness professional to determine your individual movement needs and discover the resources and support you need to be active successfully.
For additional resources that FAU offers, visit Get Active
Students can meet with a counselor at CAPS for an initial appointment. Based on your unique concerns and situation, your counselor might recommend individual therapy or group therapy.
Students are offered comprehensive medical care conveniently on campus which can include an annual exam and lab work. With student permission, care can be coordinated with a campus Registered Dietitian and/or CAPS.
Nutrition services are now being offered through Student Health Services at FAU. Visit their website here: Nutrition Services
What’s fun about The Body Project? Prizes will be given and a certificate of completion for students who attend both sessions. The sessions are broken up into two 2.5-hour sessions, held one week apart. You will be part of a small group of students discussing the appearance ideal and how to fight back against it.