UF Counseling & Wellness Center

New semester checklist:
✅ Classes
✅ Gator 1
✅ Somewhere to go if things get overwhelming.

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As the semester gets underway, make wellness part of your routine! The CWC Workshops & Events calendar helps you discover workshops and outreach happening across campus and online that are open to all students.

Whether you’re interested in skill-building workshops, or virtual drop-in spaces, there are many opportunities to add wellness to your day! Check the calendar for dates, times, and locations, and keep an eye out for our tabling events around UF. Come connect with the CWC 💙

Does it feel like you’re the only one trying to find your place on campus? 💙 It might look like everyone already has their people, but Friendship starts with small things: showing up, starting conversations, and the most important- being yourself!

UF CWC Group counseling can help you build the skills to strengthen relationships and create a sense of belonging in the Swamp. Schedule your brief consultation (BCR) appointment today!

Welcome back, Gators! 🐊💙

The first day of classes makes healthy habits feel easy—the rec center is packed, planners are fresh, and all those good intentions are in place. But here’s your reminder: your FDOC intentions aren’t a contract to be perfect.

You might scroll during class even though you said you wouldn’t. You might skip the gym, forget to check your planner, or fall out of a routine. That’s okay. The goal isn’t to do everything perfectly—it’s to start small, check in with yourself, and give yourself room to reset.

Pick one habit or routine from last semester you want to focus on, and remember that support is always available when you need it. And Don’t hesitate to come see your friendly neighborhood Counseling & Wellness Center. 👋

Here’s to a semester of realistic intentions, small steps, and lots of grace. 💙🐊

Apply to become an AWARE Ambassador—recruitment is open now! Checkout the latest AWARE Newsletter for a snapshot of what ambassadors have been up to, then submit your application by September 1. 💚

AWARE—Awareness Wellness Ambassadors Reaching Everyone—is UF CWC’s student ambassador program focused on mental health awareness, peer education, and campus outreach. AWARE helps make CWC feel more approachable by answering questions, reducing stigma, and helping students find the next step toward this free wellness resource at UF.

Time Commitment (Minimum Requirements)
AWARE is a meaningful commitment designed to help ambassadors show up consistently for their team and the students they reach. To participate, ambassadors must:

- Maintain a 2.75 GPA min.
- Regularly attend required meetings and trainings, plus the annual retreat.
- Join and actively participate in at least one (1) AWARE committee, contributing to ongoing projects and outreach efforts.

Recruitment is open to any UF students who care about student well-being and want to reduce stigma around mental health in students.

https://ufl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cCKyz6Hg2vk9Wpo

What questions do you have about the CWC? ⬇️

We are the UF Counseling & Wellness Center staff. Ask us anything about counseling, mental health support, and finding wellness in college.

We are live on r/ufl — We’re here to answer questions about counseling, mental health support, crisis resources, confidentiality, and how students can get connected with services.

We’ll be answering questions from 12:00–1:30 PM ET on July 8th.

This AMA is for general information only. We can’t provide personal counseling, clinical advice, or crisis support through Reddit. If you or someone you know needs immediate support, please visit our crisis resource page.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ufl/s/WLNgoQPXkg

The beautiful game is better when nobody plays alone. If you notice the signs in yourself or a friend, don’t sit on the sidelines. Reach out, check in, and remember that sometimes taking a timeout is what gets you back in the game. ⚽️🧡💙

CWC is at UF Smathers Libraries tomorrow, Wednesday July 1st from 2-4PM for Camp Geeky Gator ⛺️🤓 Level up your wellness with games, crafts and fandom fun. This is a drop-in event with no registration required. If you can’t make it- join us for remaining dates 7/15 and 7/29.

Come take a break from summer studies and recharge in a cool, relaxing space as you connect with other Geeky Gators and learn about campus wellness resources. 💙

Stay connected to wellness during summer classes? The CWC Workshops & Events calendar is your guide to outreach opportunities open-to-all students across campus and online. Use it to find exact dates, times, locations, and any updates or cancellations so you don’t miss the CWC popping up around UF.

From signature events to interactive workshops to online drop-in spaces, there’s something for every Gator. You’ll also find where we’re tabling around campus, so you can stop by anytime to ask questions and connect with the CWC team.

Visit counseling.ufl.edu/workshops for our full calendar!