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Eight Dimensions of Well-Being

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Well-being is a multidimensional process of achieving a healthy balance throughout one’s lifetime. SCU’s Well-Being Model has eight dimensions and was created as a guide to help enhance our SCU community's pursuit of a healthy, balanced lifestyle. Each of the eight dimensions is presented by an icon that will assist individuals in understanding how programs and events will help enhance their wellness.

Our commitment to well-being stems from "Cura Personalis"—the Jesuit value of "Care of the Whole Person." Whether you want to find resources to help you deepen in a particular practice of self-care, a mentor to talk with individually, or events that help you connect with other Broncos, there are so many resources available for you! Explore each aspect of the Well-Being Wheel to connect and thrive.

Student Health, Counseling, and Well-Being consists of Student Medical Services (SMS), Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and the Wellness Center. We are here for you throughout your journey at SCU. We offer care at any step of the way to support your overall well-being.


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Student Community Well-Being Grant

Students can apply for a well-being grant to fund a wellness initiative!
Funding can range from $100 to $3000 and priority will go to those who draw connections across campus departments, programs and services that promote student personal development and well-being that connects to one or more of the Eight Dimensions of Well-Being. Examples include speaker or panel series, performances, art installations, workshops, meals, etc. The advisory committee reviewing and approving grants is composed of a student from each residential community and a graduate student.

Applications are reviewed on the first Tuesday of the month. Submit your applications by the 1st of each month to be considered for that application cycle.
If you have a time-sensitive request (e.g. an event for finals week), please email jmunoz2@scu.edu with the rationale for your time-sensitive request as well as an itemized budget. Thank you for your care of our community! 

Apply Now

Winter of Well-Being

Visit the Winter of Well-Being table each week for a stamp
Completed stamp cards will be submitted into a raffle for a prize!

For any events that you would like to add to the calendar,
please fill out Winter of Well-Being Event Submission Form

 
Current Calendar of events as of December 4, 2025. Please check back for updates. 
January 12 - 16
Week 2
Winter of Well-Being Tabling
  • Wednesday, January 14
  • 11:00am - 1:00pm
  • Benson East Wing
January 19 - 23
Week 3
Winter of Well-Being Tabling
  • Wednesday, January 21
  • 11:00am - 1:00pm
  • Benson East Wing
January 26 - 30
Week 4
Winter of Well-Being Tabling
  • Wednesday, January 28
  • 11:00am - 1:00pm
  • Benson East Wing
February 2 - 6
Week 5
Winter of Well-Being Tabling
  • Wednesday, February 5
  • 11:00am - 1:00pm
  • Benson East Wing
February 9 - 13
Week 6
Winter of Well-Being Tabling
  • Wednesday, February 11
  • 11:00am - 1:00pm
  • Benson East Wing
February 16 - 20
Week 7
Winter of Well-Being Tabling
  • Wednesday, February 18
  • 11:00am - 1:00pm
  • Benson East Wing
February 23 - 27
Week 8
Winter of Well-Being Tabling
  • Wednesday, February 25
  • 11:00am - 1:00pm
  • Benson East Wing
March 2 - 6
Week 9
Winter of Well-Being Tabling
  • Wednesday, March 5
  • 11:00am - 1:00pm
  • Benson East Wing
March 9 - 13
Week 10
Winter of Well-Being Tabling
  • Wednesday, March 11
  • 11:00am - 1:00pm
  • Benson East Wing

 

Spiritual

Whether you are religious or not, your spirit matters! Being spiritually healthy expands your interior freedom. Cultivating gratitude, generosity and resiliency will help you navigate any circumstance life brings your way. Deepen your own spiritual practice, and connect with community.

Financial

Financial wellness is defined as effectively managing your economic life. Well-being is defined as having financial security and financial freedom of choice, in the present and in the future.

Emotional

Emotional wellness inspires self-care, relaxation, stress reduction and the development of inner strength. It is important to be attentive to both positive and negative feelings and be able to understand how to handle these emotions.

Communal

Communal wellness refers to the relationships we have and how we interact with others. Our relationships can offer support during difficult times. Communal wellness involves building healthy, nurturing, and supportive relationships as well as fostering a genuine connection with those around you.

Environmental

Environmental wellness is an awareness of the interdependent relationships between people, plants, animals, and the other systems of the earth. Mindful of the effects of your daily habits on the physical environment maintaining a way of life that maximizes harmony with the earth and minimizes harm to the environment.

Physical

Physical wellness promotes proper care of our bodies for optimal health and functioning. There are many elements of physical wellness that all must be cared for together. Overall physical wellness encourages the balance of physical activity, nutrition, and mental well-being.

Vocational

Vocational wellness involves finding satisfaction and fulfillment in your work, aligning your career with your values and interests, and remaining flexible to your changing environment.  It emphasizes a balanced approach to work, recognizing the significance of a purposeful and rewarding career in overall well-being.

Intellectual

Intellectual wellness refers to active participation in scholastic, cultural, and community activities. It is important to gain and maintain intellectual wellness because it expands knowledge and skills in order to live a stimulating, successful life.