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Restoration Week, Oct. 12-17

McWell and numerous campus partners have joined together to promote "Take a Break" Restoration Week October 12th - 17th. Look out for opportunities to relax, laugh, experience memories from home, have a little change of scenery, and learn how to develop a restorative routine to help you brave a very…

Phased-In Evening Hours

As we restart in-person instruction, McWell will phase in evening hours.  From Sept 7 to 17 on M, W our Restorative Spaces will be available for reservations until 8 pm but closed on Tu, Th, and Fr at 5 pm.  On Sept 21, we will resume evening hours M - Th.

Virtual McWell Services (Spring Semester 2020)

Virtual McWell Services

Due to Notre Dame's decision to move all classes online for the rest of spring semester, the staff in McWell are working hard to provide students with virtual services that can be accessed from different locations and time zones.  For the latest information about services…

Temporary Services Modification (Spring Semester 2020)

Updates on McWell Service Modifications

Due to Notre Dame's decision to move all courses online for the rest of spring semester, a number of McWell services have been modified or temporarily paused. For information on services that have been modified to align with a virtual delivery, visit…

Notre Dame Health and Wellness Survey Launch

Participate in the Notre Dame Health and Wellness Survey, which we have launched in collaboration with the Division of Student Affairs, and be entered to win $15, $50, or $200 in Domer Dollars! Check your inbox for details - the survey, also known as the National College Health Assessment, is open…

McWell Center Hours

McWell will be hosting Moreau First Experience tours from Tuesday, 9/17 through Monday, 9/30.  During this time, our center will have very limited room availability.  Thank you for your patience while we welcome our first-year students to McWell!

McWell Closed for Labor Day

McWell will be closed on Monday, September 2 in observance of Labor Day. We will resume our normal hours on Tuesday at 8 am. Have a great weekend!

Fall 2019 Center Hours

Welcome home, Irish! Starting Thursday, August 22, McWell will resume its normal operating hours for the Fall 2019 semester. The Center will be open for the following times on the following dates:

Mondays: 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesdays: 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesdays: 8:00 am - 7:00 pm

McWell Summer Hours

McWell will be open Monday - Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm throughout the summer.

All restorative spaces are available for reservations and drop-ins. In addition, snacks, coffee, tea, and essential oils are available during business hours. We hope to see you…

Failure Redefined

McWell has developed a new initiative, Failure Redefined, which is designed to challenge perfectionism by encouraging students, faculty and staff to embrace failure.  Failure is part of being human; we all fail at some

GROW Peer Leaders - Dining Hall Hacks

Students: Out of Flex points? Need some dining hall inspiration? The GROW Peer Leaders, a McWell-affiliated group of enthusiastic students committed to promoting wellness on campus, have compiled a recipe book of dishes to help you break out of that end-of-semester dining hall rut! From sweet potato…

In Light of Recent Events

The staff of the McDonald Center for Student Well-Being are horrified and deeply saddened by the hate based violence that has plagued our country of late.  We stand by students, staff, and faculty of every religion, color, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, social or economic class, and nationality. …

Center Closed for Thanksgiving

McWell will be closed on Thursday, November 22nd, and Friday, November 23rd in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. We look forward to seeing you all back in the Center on Monday, November 26th from 8 am - 7 pm.  We hope you enjoy your holiday!

Center Closed for Labor Day

McWell will be closed on Monday, September 3 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. We look forward to seeing you all back in the Center on Tuesday, September 4 from 8 am - 7 pm.

McWell Summer Hours

The McDonald Center for Student Well-Being will be open Monday through Friday from 9 am to 4 pm during the summer, starting Monday, May 14. Please feel free to reserve the Break Room, the Living Room, and the Fort during these times. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Center Closed for Good Friday

McWell will be closed on Friday, March 30 for Good Friday. We will reopen on Monday, April 2 with normal hours. We look forward to seeing you then!

Spring Break 2018 Hours

Monday, March 12: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Tuesday, March 13: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Wednesday, March 14: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Thursday, March 15: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Friday, March 16: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Digital Detox: Turn Off & Tune In

Boost your social well-being this week by participating in McWell's Turn Off, Tune In Challenge. Studies suggest that the average person checks their phone 110 times a day, and we encourage you to 'turn off' that technology and 'tune in' to the social connections and activities that you may…

Moderation for the Win

I bear great news: there’s finally a way to take the “guilt” out of “guilty pleasure!” How, you might ask? For every “cheat food” you consume at the dining hall, supplement it with a nutritious side item. I highly recommend eating your side items first and slowly as well; they crush any temptations…