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The mission of the UHS Office of Health Education is to provide accurate and comprehensive education about health and wellness for the
UMBC campus community.
Our vision is to create a culture in which all members of the UMBC community have the information and skills they need to make responsible,
well-informed decisions regarding their health and well-being while at
UMBC and throughout their lives. We are committed to ongoing assessment
and evaluation in search of innovative methods to pursue our vision.
A variety of health promotion activities and health education programs are available to your residence halls, classrooms and organizations. Programs can be scheduled by calling the Health Education
office at 410-455-1558 or by filling a program request form. Please drop off the program request form to The Office of Health Education or email it to uhs@umbc.edu.
The Peer Health Educators are UMBC undergraduate students who are highly trained in various health related topics, especially those that are pertinent to college students at UMBC. They can provide your class, residence hall, organization, etc. with a variety of health education programs. Some program topics include:
Alcohol and Other Drugs
Healthy Relationships
Stress Management and Relaxation Techniques
Nutrition and Exercise
Eating Disorders
STI and HIV/AIDS Education
Sexual and Reproductive Health
Sexual Assault
And many more!
As a part of the Office of Health Education, housed in University Health Services, the Peer Health Educators also host a variety of events throughout the year across campus. You may find them on Commons Main Street tabling for an awareness event, or hosting a campus-wide health fair in the University Center. The Peers welcome collaboration with other campus groups and departments! Please contact the Office of Health Education at (410)-455-1558 to speak with a staff member regarding events and/or programs.Use this page to access information about all of our services and upcoming events on campus!
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Are you interested in becoming a Peer Health Educator? Peers can earn 3 upper level credits per semester that they are in the program. Other perks of the program include:
Becoming more involved on campus
Educating your peers about sexual health, alcohol, drugs, stress, nutrition & other important health issues
Enhancing your public speaking skills
Assisting with health education events on campus
Meeting new people, working on a team and having fun!
For more information about the program or to request an application, please contact uhs@umbc.edu.