CAPS maintains a strict policy of confidentiality. Health Education Graduate students at Georgetown can take advantage of opportunities to improve their health and increase their knowledge about how to achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Through the Center for Health Enhancement, they can learn more about nutrition, fitness and exercise, stress management, and other health topics. Using these services can help to develop a comprehensive plan for improving one's overall well-being. Nothing can negatively influence the course of a student's career faster than behavioral and emotional difficulties emerging from problem drinking or drug use.
All services are individualized, confidential and free to students, except as noted.
Since health care costs are continuing to increase rapidly, a student who is not covered by adequate health insurance faces enormous financial burdens if he or she suffers a serious accident or illness. To protect the student's investment in education, the University has established a system of universal medical insurance. Students will be required to show proof of a medical insurance policy which will stay in effect for the entire academic year. It is important to note that changes in federal law lowered the age to which a full-time student may be retained on a parent's policy from 26 to 21 years of age and, in some cases, to 18 years old. Each student is strongly advised to investigate his or her insurance status before registration.