Student health and wellbeing
We actively encourage students to be aware of their wellness needs – mind, body and spirit. As an AUT student you have access to medical centres on campus, free and confidential counselling sessions, and programmes that help you develop your resilience and creativity, increase your confidence and be successful in your studies, career and life.
In this section:
- My wellbeing resources
- Counselling and mental health support
- Student Medical Centre
- COVID-19 information
- Play sport at AUT
- Geo-political conflict and world issues: support for students
- Information for international students
- Join your gym on campus
- Social and recreational opportunities
- Student clubs and networks
RUOK advisors
RUOK advisors are senior AUT students from different backgrounds and programmes who can relate to your experiences. Follow them on their social pages and connect with them online if you need someone to chat with.
Making friends and overcoming loneliness
University is meant to be one of the most exciting times of your life – but it’s perfectly normal to feel homesick or lonely at some stage. Find out what you can do if you feel like this:
Geo-political conflict and world issues: where to get support
Find out more about who you can talk to or what you can do if you're impacted in any way by current geo-political conflicts or worldwide events, and need additional support.
Counselling and mental health support
Student Hub Hauora/wellbeing support
My wellbeing
Being well has a significant and positive impact on your studies. We encourage you to take a holistic approach to your health and understand how your physical, mental, spiritual and social health form the cornerstones of your wellbeing.
Need other health services?
From oral health to physio or podiatry – we’ve got you covered! Our teaching clinics offer cost-effective health services, provided by AUT health science students with close supervision from qualified health professionals: