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Well-Being

Just like being a good student, taking care of yourself requires consistency and dedication. At Centre, we’ve got your back.

Your well-being — physical, emotional, social, and spiritual — is a priority at Centre College. Tap into our resources and support so you can thrive. Your opportunity to find community and connection is right here waiting for you.

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GET THE MEDICAL CARE YOU NEED ON CAMPUS

Student Health

To ensure you maintain optimal physical health, Centre has a team of medical practitioners as well as physician clinics offered four days a week to address your health concerns.

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FIND SOMEONE YOU CAN TALK TO

Centre Counseling

It’s important to talk through challenges with someone who can listen and support you through them. At Centre, you have free and confidential counseling available, along with additional resources.

SUPPORT YOUR EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING

Centre is a JED Campus

JED Foundation Mental Health Resource Center assists with emotional health, suicide prevention, and addiction issues. The site can help you identify core problems and where to get help.

RECREATION, FITNESS, AND ATHLETICS

Developing good recreation habits contributes to your physical, social, and mental health. Centre provides many avenues for recreation including intramural sports, fitness classes, open gym and field space for impromptu student activity, as well as off-campus options like golf, hiking, canoeing, and camping.
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Buck Fitness Center

Our fully equipped fitness facility allows you to build your strength and endurance with weight training and a wide array of cardio equipment.

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Intramural Sports

Stay active while making friends, finding community, and building leadership skills when you participate in one of our intramural sports.

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Fitness Classes

Whether you’re looking to de-stress with a yoga session or opting for a high-impact, cardio-based workout, you can easily find a fitness class that will meet your needs.

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NOURISH YOUR MIND AND BODY

Nutrition and Healthy Eating

At Centre, every meal is a harmony of taste and nutrition. Our chefs are dedicated to crafting menus that not only satisfy your palate but also nourish your well-being. Using the freshest, high-quality ingredients, we offer a diverse array of healthy, flavorful options designed to cater to every diet. Your journey to wellness is complemented by our commitment to nutritional excellence.

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WELL-BEING EDUCATION & SUPPORT

Healthy Living at Centre

We believe health and well-being are a campus-wide effort, and together, we're committed to fostering a supportive environment for everyone. Our Health Promotion Team, in collaboration with Counseling and Health Services, presents a range of valuable educational trainings and presentations to the larger campus community.

Belonging & Community

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Community Engagement

Community engagement is embedded in our campus culture. You’ll have the opportunity to combine learning and service into your everyday life and work with changemakers on the ground.

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Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Be a part of promoting and celebrating our diverse student body and learn how to be open, curious, and inclusive so we can all succeed. Learn more about our office’s programs, events, and resources.

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Student Activities & Organizations

With more than 100 student clubs, organizations, and activities, you can find where you belong at Centre. At the start of each academic year, we host an Expo so you can create countless opportunities to connect.

The opportunity to help a widely diverse group of students think through and work through the spiritual dimensions of their development attracted me to Centre. Whenever a person’s mind is challenged, a person’s body and spirit are challenged as well. We need next generations to integrate these various dimensions of life in a healthy way.

Jason Crosby

College Chaplain

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FIND STRENGTH AND COMFORT IN FAITH

Spiritual Well-Being

Whatever you faith, you can feel safe with us to explore and ask life’s tough questions. Centre students represent a myriad of world faiths and more than a dozen Christian denominations.