The Office of Student Affairs has responsibility for promoting the well-being of students at Union in collaboration with Student Life Assistants and the Director of Housing and Campus Services. These positions oversee the co-curricular and extracurricular programing of student activities at the Seminary to maintain a positive environment for living and learning. Appointments can be made with the Office of Student Affairs by emailing [email protected] or by calling 212-280-1396.
In this section you will find information regarding counseling and psychological services, disability services and general wellness information.
individual wellness coaching
Fiona Harvey, Assistant Director of Student Health and Wellness, Academic and Student Experience Collaborative (ASEC)
Union students can schedule an appointment here or can email [email protected].
Fiona Harvey is a public health and wellness professional from New York City. Fiona has over 10 years’ experience in the field of public health, including but not limited to the federal, city and non-profit level. Prior to her time at Union and CRCDS, Fiona served as the Wellness Program Manager for the 501 (c) 3 non- profit Active Plus, which promotes healthy lifestyle initiatives to the community. In the past, Fiona served as the Community Health Educator for the Queens Library, an organization that serves 2.3 million people across 66 locations. Fiona’s Wellness Wednesday programs were presented LIVE weekly via Social Media on the Queens Public Library Instagram Page, reaching over 20,000 participants weekly.
Fiona’s educational background focuses on English Literature, Black Studies and Community/Global Health. She obtained her Masters of Public Health (MPH) from New York University, with a concentration in Community and International Health. Having studied abroad in Ghana and South Africa, Fiona recognizes the importance of cultural competency and the various narratives that we all have. Previously, Fiona served as a contractor and Public Health Associate for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), working in the field of health communications, sexually transmitted diseases, HIV, immunizations and refugee health. She is honored to join the Union and CRCDS community and looks forward to working together!
RESIDENTIAL LIFE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Student Life Assistants (SLAs) provide peer support and medicate conflicts as they arise in the residential community. SLAs also develop community programming for residential and non-residential students and serve as advocates and liaisons for residential and community issues.
Student Life Assistants for the 2024-2025 Academic Year:
Megan Fryer, she/her (Hastings Hall) [email protected]
Jordan Jones, he/him (Hastings Hall) [email protected]
COLUMBIA HEALTH
Columbia Health offers a broad range of on-campus and virtual services including routine and urgent medical visits, short term mental health counselling, sexual violence prevention and advocacy services and prevention oriented health programming.
Columbia University Counseling and Psychological Services (CPS) support the psychological and emotional well-being of students by providing counseling, consultation and crisis intervention. CPS offers short term individual counselling and referrals for longer term care. Union students are welcome to select a personal mental health clinician. Bios are available on line. You can see a list of all services at https://health.columbia.edu/content/counseling-and-psychological-services
CPS is located in Lerner Hall 2920 Broadway, 5th and 8th floors. For appointments and 24/7 urgent care call 212-854-2878
Primary Medical Care Services are available for a wide variety of concern, including routine and urgent medical care, sexual and reproductive health, immunizations, and confidential HIV testing. You can see the full offerings at https://health.columbia.edu/services/primary-care
Offices are located at John Jay Hall, 519 W 114th Street, 4th floor. For appointments and 24/7 urgent care call 212-854-7426.
FITNESS CENTER
Union is able to offer students, faculty, and staff access to athletic facilities at Columbia University. Memberships to Dodge Fitness Center, 3030 Broadway, are available by the semester or by the year. Membership to the Dodge Fitness Center also allows Union students to join Columbia Club Sports teams. For membership fee and detailed information on the Center call (212) 854-2546 or visit the website: https://perec.columbia.edu/
HEALTH RELATED EMERGENCY: 24/7
Columbia University Emergency Medical Services (CU-EMS) is a New York State-certified, Basic Life Support (BLS) volunteer ambulance corps that provides pre-hospital emergency medical care, free of charge, to Columbia University’s Morningside Heights Campus, surrounding University-owned buildings and the surrounding area 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year at (212) 854-5555.
Mount Sinai Hospital at 113th Street and Amsterdam is the nearest emergency room to Union’s campus and is open 24 hours a day. Ambulance service to Mount Sinai Hospital Emergency Room is available by dialing 911.
COLUMBIA-AETNA STUDENT HEALTH INSURANCE
Union students are required to carry adequate insurance as a condition of student enrollment and are also required to pay the Columbia Health Service Program Fee. For more detailed information about the Columbia University Student Health Plans, please see this helpful site from Aetna.
Current students can learn more about Union’s insurance requirements here.
Immunization forms are due for new students upon acceptance. Please download the Immunization Form here.
