Graduate Student Well-being
Students in our Biomedical and Biological Sciences, Master of Professional Studies and Master of Public Health Programs are a key part of life at CVM.
The Biomedical and Biological Sciences Program has created a custom, comprehensive webpage with well-being resources for their students. Cornell Health has also created a page of resources specifically for graduate and professional students here. We know you have unique stressors and encourage you to explore the additional resources available below.
Please also see our list of recordings and upcoming events, and let the CVM Well-being Committee know if you have suggestions or questions at CVMWellbeing@cornell.edu.
Learn more about the seven dimensions of well-being via Cornell's Human Resources.
Additional resources for graduate students to explore on the seven dimensions of well-being
Mental well-being
Cornell and CVM Resources
Counseling, life coaching and support
- Cornell Health's Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). In 2023, CVM welcomed the first CAPS embedded therapist, Genel Gronkowski. Visit this page to learn what an embedded therapist is.
- Mental Health at Cornell: A one-stop shop with across-campus resources for yourself, others, and ways to get involved
- Grieving a loss
- Let's Talk
- Cornell Community 'Get Help' Resources
- Sexual Assault and Response
- Empathy and Referral Services
- Office of the University Ombudsman
Meditation and relaxation
Self-care
- Cornell fitness centers
- Self-care guides from Cornell Health
- Massage therapy at Cornell Health
- Body Positive Cornell by Cornell Health
- Restorative spaces on campus
- Take a walk at Cornell Botanic Gardens to get fresh air and breathe
External Resources
- 25 CBT techniques and worksheets
- CBT worksheets, handouts and self-help resources
- Unhelpful thinking styles (pdf)
- CBT manual for those with depression (pdf)
- What is emotion regulation and how do we do it? (pdf)
- Grounding and self-soothing for emotion regulation
- How to stop absorbing other people's emotions
- Achieving "Wise Mind"
- Alternatives to self-harm
Relationship well-being
Cornell and CVM Resources
- Office of Academic Diversity Initiatives
- Women’s Resource Center
- Faculty Institute for Diversity
- Center for Intercultural Dialogue
- LGBT Resource Center
- Student Organizations
- University Policy Office
- Bias Reporting
- Counseling and Psychiatric Services
- Empathy, Assistance and Referral Service
- Let’s Talk
- Recreational Services
- Cornell University Police Department
External Resources
Physical well-being
Cornell and CVM Resources
- Cornell Healthy Eating Program for students
- Cornell Outdoor Education
- Cornell Recreational Services, Fitness Centers and Intramural Sports
- Cornell Healthy Living Program
- Cornell Wellness Facebook page
- Cornell Group Nutrition Programs
- Body Positive Cornell
- Cornell Pharmacy
- Body image and disordered eating information / resources (Cornell Health)
- NatureRx, maps to trails and green spaces on and off campus
- Ithaca is Trails
External Resources
Cultural well-being
Cornell and CVM Resources
- Lets Meditate yoga classes at Cornell
- Office of Spirituality and Meaning-Making
- LGBT Resource Center
- Diversity and Equity at Cornell
- Office of Academic Diversity Initiatives
- Asian and Asian American Center
- Undocumented/DACA Support
- English Language Support Office
External Resources
- Calm Meditation App
- Headspace Meditation App
- Transcendental Meditation in Ithaca
- Podcasts
- Mandala coloring as a meditative practice: here
- Mixed at Cornell (short documentary video on/by biracial students)
- Racism's psychological toll
- The cost of balancing academia and racism
- The Steve Fund
- Young people of color self-help guide
- People of color online support group (for students)
Environmental well-being
Cornell and CVM Resources
- Cornell Composting
- Cornell Sustainability
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Sustainable transportation options
- Big Red Bike Share Program
- Campus to Campus Bus
- Ithaca Car Share
- ZimRide Ridematching Services
- Way2Go Transportation Education Program
- Cornell Wellness offers environmentally conscious cooking demos and events
- Stay informed about campus sustainability events and initiatives
- Use ReUse Programs at work and home
- Learn how to recycle and compost properly at Cornell
- Join a President’s Sustainable Campus Committee
- Become a Cornell Green Ambassador and help Green Your Office
- Green your campus event or your laboratory
- Participate in Cornell’s annual waste reduction competition, Recyclemania!
- Nominate a Staff Sustainability Champion
- Lend at hand at the Dilmun Hill Student Farm or enroll in their CSA Program
- View the Campus Sustainability Map to locate water bottle refill stations, bikes, electric car charging stations and more
External Resources
Occupational well-being
Cornell and CVM Resources
- Lynda.com - Online courses for professional development
- Environmental health and safety
- Student Disability Services
External Resources
Financial well-being
Student loan debt can be an overwhelming stressor. Taking time to keep up with your financial responsibilities will help you to avoid the anxiety and fear that comes with the unknown. Focusing on your financial well-being now is an investment toward achieving your future goals.
Cornell and CVM Resources
- Federal student aid - Fill out your FAFSA, find information on what types of aid are available and repayment options
- Child Care Grant Program
- Student Loan Repayment Calculator
- Cornell Personal Finance
- Keep an eye out for financial planning events happening throughout the academic year
External Resources
- Mint (budgeting software and app)
- Credit Karma (free credit score monitoring website)
- Cornell Cooperative Extension offers educational programming and services to support financial wellbeing, such as home energy savings: