What’s Happening...
Welcome, new students and families!
Summer orientation's in full swing here at UMass Amherst, and there's lots to do and think about. Student Health 101, our online campus health magazine, has great info, tips and insights for new students and families – check them out!
UHS director named
Dr. Bruce H. Kraut, chief of pediatrics at Munroe Regional Medical Center in Ocala, Fla., has been named director of UHS. He succeeds Dr. Alan Calhoun, who is retiring June 30 after more than 31 years at the health center. More...
Enrolled for the fall semester?
Review your health insurance choices now!
Massachusetts requires full-time college students to have primary health insurance coverage. There are several options; now's the time to review them and make some important decisions. More...
Starting at UMass Amherst this fall?
Make sure you have your shots!
State law requires college students to have certain immunizations before coming to school. These must be documented on the Massachusetts Required Immunization History form. For instructions and to download the form, click here...
Health educator to represent state, UMass
Amanda Collings Vann M.Ed., of the Center for Health Promotion (CHP) has been appointed as a volunteer state coordinator for the BACCHUS Network, a nationally recognized leader in peer education development. State Coordinators are one of the highest levels of volunteer service achievable in the organization, which includes more than 330 peer education groups and over 8,000 students.
For orientation attendees
Thanks for attending the Campus Health and Wellbeing presentation during New Student Orientation. There's a lot to remember ... if you'd like a reminder, download this handout!
Read all about it!
Stay in the know with Student Health 101, our online health and wellness magazine. Each issue, you'll find out how fellow students are eating well, staying active, managing stress, academics, relationships and much more. Check out the current issue!
Tobacco-Free UMass resources
UMass Amherst goes tobacco-free on July 1 - now's the time to take advantage of the many resources available on campus. Check them out!
