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Dean of Students Division of Strategic Enrollment and Student Affairs

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Student Life and Dean of Students
BSTUN 1.20 | EUCTR 323
Email: dos@utrgv.edu
Phone: 956-882-5141
Phone Alt: 956-665-2260
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Student Wellness and Support

The university is committed to promoting good physical and emotional health and well-being. The Dean of Students Office and various campus partners lead initiatives to ensure well-being is part of the student experience. Departments across campus build capacity for health-promoting activities by coordinating strategic approaches and programming that align with the university’s mission and the principle of promoting health and well-being.

Dimensions of Wellness

The Dean of Students Office focuses on the Wellness Wheel, a diagram showing wellness composed of eight dimensions.

Wheel of Welness Image for reference. The information is described more in detail in the table below.

Eight Dimensions of Wellness. The first column lists and describes the dimension. The second column lists a list of student resources.
Dimension of Wellness Resources

Emotional

Coping effectively with life and creating satisfying relationships. Regularly checking in with yourself.

On-Campus
  • Collegiate Recovery Program
  • Office for Advocacy and Violence Prevention
  • Office of Title IX & Equal Opportunity
  • Police Department: Victim Services
  • Counseling Center
  • Vaqueros Crisis Line
Off-Campus
  • UTRGV Psychology Clinic

Online

  • TimelyCare

Occupational

Finding fulfilling work and financial stability.

On-Campus
  • Career Center

Online

  • Handshake
  • Vaquero Connect
  • Internships

Spiritual

Understanding your beliefs, values, and ethics to help guide your life.

On-Campus
  • V Link: Find Spiritual Clubs and Organizations
  • Prayer and Meditation Room
    • Brownsville: MAIN 1.312D
    • Edinburg: University Center 306A

Environmental

Taking care of your surroundings and the global environment.

On-Campus
  • Office for Sustainability
  • Outdoor Adventures

Intellectual

Expanding your knowledge and skills. Staying curious and engaged in learning new things.

On-Campus
  • The Learning Center
  • Writing Center
  • Student Accessibility Services
  • University Library

Physical

Recognizing the need for physical activity, diet, sleep, and nutrition.

On-Campus
  • UT Health RGV Student Health
  • Dining Services
  • University Recreation (UREC)
    • Intramural Sports
    • Aquatics
    • Fitness and Wellness
    • Sport Clubs
  • Student Food Pantry

Social

Developing a sense of connection, belonging, and a well-developed support system.

On-Campus
  • Center for Student Involvement (CSI)
    • Fraternity and Sorority Life
    • Student Organizations
    • Leadership Programs
  • Student Activities
    • Campus Activities Board (CAB)
  • Student Government Association (SGA)
  • Student Union

Financial

Taking steps to live within your financial means and planning for future financial health.

On-Campus
  • Financial Aid Office
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