Student Services
A Healthy Outlook
Student Health Service
- Counseling and Student Development
- Spiritual Life Center
- International Students
The Student Health Service (SHS) provides free, confidential health care to all full-time students at Bentley. Services include diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses and injuries, lab testing, dermatology, men’s and women’s health care, and medical and dental referrals. SHS is staffed by nurse practitioners and physicians. They offer counseling and education programs covering topics such as stress management, relaxation, sexuality, and responsible lifestyle decision-making.
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Counseling and Student Development (CSD) offers programs and services to address issues common to college-age students. Counseling and mental health services are provided to all students for concerns related to stress, depression, anxiety, family life, relationships, and other concerns, by a staff of psychologists, social workers and counselors. Disability Services is also housed in CSD; a staff member provides support services and works with students to arrange appropriate accommodations during their academic career. All sessions with the CSD are free and confidential.
The Spiritual Life Center serves the spiritual and religious needs of students and other members of the campus community. The staff comprises Catholic and Protestant chaplains as well as advisers to individuals of the Jewish, Hindu, Buddhist and Muslim traditions. Students from a variety of faiths can call on the center for referrals to appropriate religious communities in the Waltham and Boston area. Look to the center for counseling, interfaith and faith-specific services, scripture studies, sacramental preparation, and opportunities for spiritual growth. Join us for weekly services in the sacred space, in the Student Center.
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International students have a ready resource in the Center for International Students and Scholars. Staff members coordinate orientation programs for new international students and provide advising on immigration, employment, and academic issues. In addition, the International Peer Advisers program eases the transition to college life by fostering relationships between international students and continuing students at Bentley.
