Student Health and Wellness (SHAW) advances Grinnell College’s mission and strategic plan by providing person-centered care and services supporting the physical, mental, and social well-being of all students, as well as supporting the holistic health of the campus community. SHAW helps students learn to engage with life tasks that are needed to support personal health and well-being in order to be successful during their time at Grinnell and beyond.
To Schedule an Appointment
Please call 641-269-3230 or come to the lower level of the Forum to schedule in person. Certain medical appointments can be scheduled online through the Health Portal.
New Student Health Requirements
New students must complete and then enter their health requirements online through the Health Portal. Any students with items not completed by the time they arrive on campus must meet with a SHAW provider. A PDF of Grinnell College Student Health Requirements can be downloaded.
New Resources!
Wayhaven — Live Aug. 4
Wayhaven provides 24/7 AI-powered well-being coaches built to complement existing campus services by offering students 24/7 access to confidential, supportive conversations. Wayhaven integrates with Grinnell’s local ecosystem — surfacing relevant resources like counseling center hours, peer support programs, etc. The AI Coach draws on evidence-based practices from CBT, DBT, and ACT, and is designed in collaboration with licensed clinical psychologists. It is not intended to replace professional counseling, but to serve as a scalable first line of support.
Wellness Connect — Live Aug. 28
Welltrack Connect provides students with an easy-to-use tool for booking an appointment with an off-campus therapist or psychiatrist. Grinnell College students will have free flex credits to use for therapy appointments. Welltrack Connect ensures that students will be matched with a provider that fits their unique needs.
