Student Advising and Wellness Supports

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Student Advising and Wellness Supports

Student Advisors

At St. Jerome’s University, co-registered students, Sexuality, Marriage, and Family (SMF) Studies students, and Health Humanities students will benefit from our on-site Student Advisors. Our advisors are available by appointment and during drop-in hours to provide support and guidance on the following:

  • Goal setting and action plans
  • Academic program requirements, majors/minors
  • Course enrolment, overrides, petitions
  • Co-op, service-learning
  • Connecting with campus resources and supportsÌý
  • Getting involved and volunteer opportunitiesÌý
  • Future planning (careers and graduate studies)ÌýÌý
  • Identifying and navigating obstacles
  • University policies and regulations

In-person drop-in advising

  • In-person drop-in advising is available every Tuesday from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. beginning May 6 in the spring term.
    • John's office: Sweeney Hall 1014A
    • Britt's office: Sweeney Hall 1017
    • Drop-in advising location may occasionally change to an alternate location. Please check the advisor's whiteboard outside their office for updated information.

Online advising with John

  • Online drop-in advising is available every Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Microsoft Teams beginning May 6 in the spring term.
    • Log ontoÌýMicrosoft TeamsÌý
    • Through the chat function in Teams, look up John Arnou and send a message notifying John that you want to connect for drop-in advising.ÌýÌý
    • John will reply to confirm availability and preference for a Microsoft Teams video call or a phone appointment.Ìý

Peer Academic Leaders

Peer Academic Leaders are current upper-year students that can support you with:

  • Building effective study habits
  • Provide tips for exam preparation
  • Offer advice on declaring your major
  • Guidance on career options

From campus events to study sessions and workshops, our Peer Academic Leaders provide mentorship to all incoming co-registered first-year students. Contact our Peer Academic Leaders by email at sjupals@uwaterloo.ca.

Wellness supports

At St. Jerome’s University, co-registered students or students in residence will have access to and benefit from our on-site Wellness Coordinator. Our stepped-care approach to wellness involves both preventative and proactive support – including the individual's physical, emotional, mental and spiritual aspects.

Our Wellness Coordinator provides guidance and access to the following:

  • Confidential wellness coaching
  • Connecting you to wellness supports across campus
  • Peer support and drop-in programming in collaboration with the Well-link Lab

Social drop-in dates and times

Term Time Location
Spring 2025

Wednesdays

2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

 Well-Link Lab (SJ1 3022)

2025 Wellness Workshops

May Workshops Time Location
Wellness @ Work and School workshop Thursday, May 15, 5:30-6:00 p.m.

Virtual

to get TEAMS link
Community Stretch Monday, May 26, 5:00-5:15 p.m. SJU Courtyard
June Workshops Time Location
PRIDE Community Day
Monday, June 2
  • 1:00-1:30 p.m. - Ice Cream Social (SJU Courtyard)
  • 1:30-2:00 p.m. - Pride Flag Raising (SJU Flagpole, outside of SJ2)Ìý
  • 2:00-3:00 p.m. - Choose your own adventure: Joy Through Movement workshop, sidewalk chalk art, and Share Your Pride campaign (SJU Courtyard)
 Various
Therapy Dogs Monday, June 2, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Sweeney Hall Fireside Lounge
Gardening & Planting for Self-Care Wednesday, June 4, 2:00-4:00 p.m. JR Finn Green
SJU Acts (Service Learning x Wellness) Friday afternoons, starting June 6th Tiny Home Takeout Garden
CMHA Mood Walks Program Program Coming Soon! June 2025! Ìý
July Workshops Time Location
Birdhouse Bliss Wednesday, July 2, 6:30-7:30 p.m. SJU Courtyard
Therapy Dogs Monday, July 21, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Sweeney Hall Fireside Lounge
Artful Affirmations Wednesday, July 30, 2:30-4:30 p.m. SJU Courtyard/Breezeway

June Wellness Series

All Wellness Series events will be held virtually. to get TEAMS link.

Workshop Time
Growth Mindset Thursday June 12 @ 11:30am-12 p.m.
Self-Compassion Thursday June 19 @ 11:30am-12 p.m.
Rest & Relaxation Thursday June 26 @ 11:30am-12 p.m.

Weekly Wellness Supports

Workshop Time Location
UW MATES Peer Support Every Tuesday, 4:00-8:00 p.m.

Sweeney Hall 1012
Book an appointment or drop in!
Social Drop-In @ Well Link Every Wednesday, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Well Link Lab – SJ1, 3022

Additional University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Resources

As a co-registered student, you also have access to the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ facilities and resources.