St. Thomas Law seeks to educate the 'whole person.' Faculty and staff work to foster an environment where each student feels connected and supported and understands the importance of making wellness a professional priority.
St. Thomas Law was one of the first law schools in the country to sign the American Bar Association's (ABA) Well-Being Pledge in 2019. The law school actively works with the ABA, Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers and other organizations to develop and implement wellness initiatives for students and alumni, and to support initiatives for the broader legal community.
Throughout the year, the law school provides resources and hosts events and activities aimed at helping students develop healthy skills and habits that will serve them throughout their careers.
The Wellness in Practice student organization provides resources for classmates and promotes wellness, balance and collegiality within the law school. The group also organizes fun events that bring bouncy castles and puppies to the atrium and provide smoothies during study breaks, all at just the right time.
Health & Wellness Resources
Center for Well-Being
The Center for Well-Being on the St. Paul campus provides services across four integrated partner areas: health services, counseling and psychological services, health promotion and resilience and violence prevention and awareness. Health professionals from the Center for Well-Being also staff the Minneapolis campus.
The Anderson Athletic & Recreation Complex (AARC), located on the St. Paul campus, has a plethora of state-of-the-art facilities and fitness equipment. Law students can purchase a membership to the AARC and utilize the free shuttle bus between the Minneapolis and the St. Paul campuses to take advantage of its amenities.
All University of St. Thomas students are required to carry health insurance coverage. Students who do not have health insurance through their families may purchase policies through a Health Insurance Marketplace.
International students are automatically enrolled in the Student Health Insurance Plan. F1 students may submit a request to waive the insurance if they already have insurance that meets coverage requirements.
Dental and optical care are not covered under the health insurance plan in the U.S., so we strongly urge you to get dental and optical work done before you leave home.
The Health Services Clinic is on the St. Paul campus. A free shuttle between the Minneapolis and St. Paul campuses is available for students who need it.
COVID-19 Response
When the pandemic began in 2020, St. Thomas developed a comprehensive Campus COVID-19 Response Plan to outline the changes to campus, along with the behavior expectations for all members of the St. Thomas community. The goal of the plan, which has evolved over time, is to protect the health and safety of the university community while conducting the essential work of educating students.
Immunizations
Graduate and professional program students are encouraged to provide their immunization information to assist in clinical care and/or travel health.
All University of St. Thomas students are required to carry health insurance coverage. Students who do not have health insurance through their families may purchase policies through a Health Insurance Marketplace.
International students are automatically enrolled in the Student Health Insurance Plan. F1 students may submit a request to waive the insurance if they already have insurance that meets coverage requirements.
Dental and optical care are not covered under the health insurance plan in the U.S., so we strongly urge you to get dental and optical work done before you leave home.
The Health Services Clinic is on the St. Paul campus. A free shuttle between the Minneapolis and St. Paul campuses is available for students who need it.
COVID-19 Response
When the pandemic began in 2020, St. Thomas developed a comprehensive Campus COVID-19 Response Plan to outline the changes to campus, along with the behavior expectations for all members of the St. Thomas community. The goal of the plan, which has evolved over time, is to protect the health and safety of the university community while conducting the essential work of educating students.