Closures and Alerts

URecFit and Wellness will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.

Tuesday September 8th and Wednesday September 9th the pool will have alternate Afternoon hours and open at 12:30pm instead of 11am and will close at the normal time of 2:30pm.  

Workshops and Events

Well-being is strengthened through learning, practice, and connection. Our workshops and events provide opportunities for students to explore wellness topics, build practical skills, and engage with peers in a supportive environment.

Programming may include educational workshops, interactive experiences, awareness campaigns, discussion-based events, and special wellness initiatives designed to support student well-being throughout the academic year.

Workshops and events are offered on a variety of topics, including stress management, sleep, healthy habits, connection and belonging, mental health, and other areas related to the SMILES Fundamentals.

Upcoming Events: 

Wellness-on-the-go: Yoga at the School of Law| Tuesday, September 15, 5-6 p.m., Maryland Carey School of Law, Krongard Board Room

Wellness is coming to you! Wellness on the Go delivers wellness programs across all seven schools throughout the year. Kick off the semester with Yoga at the School of Law this September. Mats provided, all fitness levels welcome. Register here. 

Programs are open to all students, regardless of school affiliation, and faculty, staff, or student leaders can request a program in their school  by emailing abreon@umaryland.edu.

Sleep for Success is a six-week asynchronous wellness program designed to help students explore practical strategies for improving sleep, recovery, and daily energy. Participants can move through the program at their own pace while learning about habits, routines, and environmental factors that support healthy sleep.

New cohorts will begin on the first Monday of Each Month. Our first cohort will begin on October 5th.

Register for the October Cohort here. 

Register for the November Cohort here. 

Nourish and Connect: Yoga and Dinner for Restful Sleep| Wednesday, October 14, 6-7:30 p.m., SMC Campus Center Room 208A

As the semester picks up, take time to reconnect with the habits that support your well-being. Join us for a gentle yoga practice designed to reduce stress, release tension, and promote restful sleep. After yoga, enjoy a nourishing dinner while exploring practical strategies for prioritizing sleep and strengthening healthy routines through the SMILES fundamentals: Sleep, Move, Intake, Light, Engage, and Spark.

Leave feeling relaxed, connected, and equipped with simple habits to support your well-being throughout the rest of the semester. Register here.

 

Craft & Connect is a student-led initiative designed for students to manage their stress, connect socially, and to find joy through creativity. No artistic experience is required, and all supplies will be provided.

Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration does not guarantee or reserve a craft. Students are strongly encouraged to arrive at the beginning of the session.

Upcoming Events:

Crafternoon, Wednesday September 2, 3-6 p.m., SMC Campus Center, URecFit and Wellness, 5th floor. Register for September 2nd crafternoon here. 

Crafternoon, Wednesday, September 9, 3-6 p.m., SMC Campus Center, URecFit and Wellness, 5th floor. Register for September 9th Crafternoon here.

Craft & Connect: Art Therapy, Wednesday, September 16, 3-6 p.m., SMC Campus Center, URecFit and Wellness, 5th floor. Craft and Connect is a monthly themed student-led event designed to engage students in a guided discussion about art therapy while completing a tye dye tote craft. No artistic experience is required, and all supplies will be provided. *Please note that topics related to mental health may arise during discussion. Participants may also choose to share personal experiences. Register for Craft and Connect: Art Therapy here.

Crafternoon, Wednesday, September 23, 3-6 p.m., SMC Campus Center, URecFit and Wellness, 5th floor. Register for September 23rd Crafternoon here. 

 

Sleep for Success is a six-week asynchronous wellness program designed to help students explore practical strategies for improving sleep, recovery, and daily energy. Participants can move through the program at their own pace while learning about habits, routines, and environmental factors that support healthy sleep.

Whether you're looking to establish a more consistent sleep schedule, improve sleep quality, or better understand the relationship between sleep and well-being, Better Sleep offers a flexible starting point for building sustainable change.

New cohorts will begin on the first Monday of Each Month. Our first cohort will begin on October 5th.

Register for the October Cohort here. 

Register for the November Cohort here. 

Each week, participants will receive:
A Weekly Email:
Evidence-based sleep education
Practical sleep tips and strategies
A simple challenge to apply throughout the week

A Quick Engagement Form each week to:
Confirm participation
Reflect on your experience
Share feedback and insights
Earn Entries for Sleep-Themed Giveaways

Participants who complete the weekly engagement forms will earn entries into prize drawings throughout the program.

Prizes may include:
Cooling pillows
Hatch Restore alarm clock
Sleep wellness kits
Eye masks
Ear plugs
Lavender sleep spray
Sleep journals
Other sleep-supportive wellness items

The more weeks you participate, the more opportunities you'll have to earn prizes!

Need Personalized Support?

Health coaching can help you identify sleep barriers, build healthier routines, manage stress, and create a personalized plan to support your well-being.

 

Take a "Paws" Pet Therapy

Please join us with Pets on Wheels during Wellness Wednesday, September 2, 12-1 p.m. in the SMC Campus Center lobby. 

Stress Busters is a nationwide college health program that helps students rediscover relaxation. You've been go-go-going and we want you to take a breather. Sooth the stress away with a variety of simple and creative ways to feel relief during finals season. UMB Stressbusters events are co-sponsored by URecFit and Wellness and USGA.

**Please check back for Fall 2026 Stressbusters Events.

Past Events:

Stressbusters Student Cookout

Stressbusters Community Study Space and Study Break

Take a Paws Pet Therapy

Stressbusters Zen Relaxation Room

Stressbusters Breakfast Give-away

Seated Chair Massage

Journal Activities