At Sacred Heart University, your success is supported in every way—academically, physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
From day one, you are surrounded by a comprehensive network of care designed to help you thrive and feel confident you belong here.
Your college experience is a time of growth, opportunity, and discovery. At Sacred Heart, wellness and safety are foundational—not add‑ons. We support the whole student so you can focus on learning, growing, and becoming who you're meant to be.
Stay on track academically and support your mental well‑being with proactive, personalized resources:
Feel your best with comprehensive health and wellness resources that support balance and lifelong healthy habits:
Find connection, meaning, and a sense of belonging in a welcoming, values‑driven community.
Sacred Heart’s wellness and counseling services are accessible, student‑centered, and designed to meet students where they are.
Support at Sacred Heart is woven into everyday campus life. Whether you need help with a class, space to recharge, or someone to talk to, you will always find people who are there for you. This culture of care helps students feel confident choosing SHU—and confident they belong.
From your first semester to graduation, you’ll have personalized guidance to help you succeed in the classroom and beyond.
Staying active is easy and rewarding at Sacred Heart.
Feeling safe is essential to student success. Sacred Heart prioritizes security so students can live and learn with confidence.
Sacred Heart welcomes students of all faiths and backgrounds.
If you are a student enrolled in a degree program at another institution and wish to take a class or classes at Sacred Heart, learn more about course options and how to start your visiting student application.
SHU proudly supports military-affiliated students with tailored admissions resources and credit support. Find out more about applying for VA Benefits.
You can expect to be challenged, supported, and encouraged to grow—not only academically, but holistically as well. At SHU, we invest in who you are becoming.
The best way to understand wellness and safety at Sacred Heart is to experience it in person. Walk the campus, meet the people, and see how this community shows up for students every day.
