Office of Health and Wellness
Our Mission
Welcome to the Office of Health and Wellness! In partnership with various campus stakeholders, the Office of Health and Wellness empowers students to thrive and achieve life-long success by promoting holistic well-being. The Office provides opportunities to increase students’ knowledge, skills, and confidence through inclusive programs and experiences, while offering a supportive environment that encourages healthy, reponsible choices aligned with personal values.
Goals
- Create a safe and inclusive environment that promotes student wellness and connectedness
- Increase student awareness and understanding of health insurance benefits and healthcare access
- Strengthen and expand partnerships with campus and community stakeholders to enhance student wellness
PAWS Peer Mentors
Peer Advocates for Wellness Services (PAWS) are fellow students who encourage healthy lifestyle choices through a wide range of health workshops and resources. PAWS Peer Mentors are NASPA certified and trained on basic health topics and refer students to on-campus and off-campus resources.
Join Our Team
The Office of Health and Wellness is seeking Peer Advocates for Wellness Services (PAWS), fellow students that encourage healthy lifestyle choices through a wide range of health workshops and resources. During this experience, students will complete the NASPA Peer Health Educator Training and become certified as a Peer Health Educator, receive training on basic health topics, and develop the skills to appropriately refer students to resources both on and off-campus. PAWS will have the opportunity to organize a wellness program, addressing a topic of their choice. This is a paid position, with a firm commitment of 5-10 hours per week.
Applications open Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 9:00 am.
Applications close Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 11:59 pm.
Meet the PAWS
Upcoming Events
Contact the Office of Health and Wellness
- HealthandWellness@baruch.cuny.edu
- Visit us in the Health & Wellness Suite, NVC 3-241
Hours: Monday through Friday 9 am–5 pm