Taking a health leave of absence (HLOA)

Emerson Wellness Center offers a variety of services to Emerson students. Counseling Services provides short-term psychotherapy, support and therapy groups, psychiatric consultation, referrals, crisis intervention, and outreach. All services are confidential.

Emerson Wellness Center offers a variety of services to Emerson students. Health Services provides routine medical care including sick visits, urgent care visits, physical exams, immunizations, contraception counseling, STD testing and counseling, including PrEP, pregnancy testing and options counseling, and referral for other support services related to sexual assault, violence, and non-consensual contact. All services are confidential.

We believe that an Emerson College education is a worthwhile investment. We hope that the resources provided on this site will give prospective and current students and their families the tools and information necessary to make an Emerson College education possible.

Through federal, state and institutional financial aid programs, payment plan options and our financial education program, Emerson Financial Wellness Program, we strive to help families manage the cost of a quality education. It is our goal to provide the services needed to make Emerson College a financial reality for students. The Financial Aid staff, in conjunction with the Office of Student Accounts and the Office of Student Success, is committed to working together to find the best solution for a student’s situation and needs.

The Office of Housing and Residential Education at Emerson College oversees all things related to living on the Boston campus. We are here to help you with any aspect of your residential experience, whether it is answering questions about housing, helping you move in, or making friends, we look forward to being a part of your experience!

The Student Care and Support Office receives referrals from students, faculty, staff, etc. about students of concern. The Office works with key partners on campus to provide support for those students with a goal of helping them succeed academically and personally.

Students may encounter obstacles or difficulties associated with college life—academic, financial, personal, interpersonal, or wellness—or simply seek greater connection and support. Emerson has fantastic resources designed to address the holistic needs of students.

We provide a holistic perspective on student success, encompassing positive outcomes for both students and Emerson College.

We empower students by translating their academic and personal aspirations into tangible actions with individualized guidance and an extensive network of resources.

Focusing on student retention, student satisfaction and degree completion, we contribute to an inclusive and socially just community that promotes collaboration, access, belonging, foundation setting, academic and personal growth.