Sogang University provides a comprehensive and integrated system of health and wellbeing services through dedicated on-campus medical and counselling institutions. These services are designed to promote accessible and preventive support across physical health, sexual and reproductive health, and mental wellbeing for students, staff, and the wider community.
By combining clinical care, counselling, health education, and community-oriented service provision, the University supports a holistic approach to wellbeing. This framework links early intervention, preventive education, and professional support in order to create a healthier and more inclusive campus environment.
| Service Unit | Focus | Representative Services | Main Users |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Center | Physical health, preventive care, and sexual and reproductive health education | First aid, consultations, vaccinations guidance, HIV/AIDS prevention, HPV guidance, CPR and first aid education | Primarily students and campus members |
| Student Counselling Center | Mental health support, emotional wellbeing, and academic adjustment | Individual counselling, psychological assessments, wellbeing programmes, stress and anxiety workshops | Students |
| Open Counseling Center | Extended counselling and community-oriented wellbeing support | Counselling for staff and faculty, external counselling for local residents, community-based mental health services | Staff, faculty, and local community |
1. Health Center (Infirmary) – Physical, Preventive, and Sexual & Reproductive Health Services
The Health Center serves as the university’s primary healthcare unit, focusing on early detection, prevention, and health education. It integrates clinical support with campus-wide health promotion activities and provides accessible first-line healthcare services for members of the university community.
Physical Health Services
Provides first aid, primary treatment, and basic medication services, as well as general health consultation for everyday health concerns
Preventive and Lifestyle Support
Offers consultations on smoking cessation, obesity, and other preventive health concerns, together with infectious disease prevention and vaccination guidance
Sexual and Reproductive Health
Provides sexual and reproductive health services and education, including HIV/AIDS prevention campaigns(Link) and HPV vaccination guidance(Link)
Health Education Programmes
Conducts educational programmes such as CPR training, first aid, and metabolic syndrome prevention to strengthen preventive capacity across campus
2. Student Counselling Center – Mental Health Support
The Student Counselling Center provides structured and professional psychological services to support emotional wellbeing and academic adjustment. It plays a central role in fostering a supportive campus environment through both preventive and intervention-based approaches.
Individual Counselling and Assessment
Provides individual counselling and psychological assessments through confidential and professional support processes
Mental Health Programmes
Offers programmes and workshops addressing stress, anxiety, emotional wellbeing, and related mental health concerns
Adjustment and Student Support
Supports academic, interpersonal, and psychological adaptation to university life through accessible and sustained counselling services
3. Sogang Open Counseling Center – Mental Health Support for Faculty, Staff, and Local Community
Sogang University extends its wellbeing services beyond students to include staff, faculty, and members of the local community, reflecting its broader institutional commitment to social responsibility and community engagement.
Support for Staff and Faculty
Provides counselling and mental health support services accessible to staff and faculty, thereby supporting workplace wellbeing and institutional care
Services for Local Residents
Operates external counselling services available to local community members, extending wellbeing access beyond the campus population
Community-based Mental Health Support
Contributes to wider community wellbeing by sharing counselling expertise and institutional resources through professional support programmes
4. Overall Institutional Approach
Sogang University adopts an integrated approach that combines healthcare provision, preventive education, and counselling services. By linking physical health services with mental health support and extending access to staff and the wider community, the University maintains a holistic, inclusive, and accessible wellbeing system.