Description
VCU Libraries and partners in the Division of Student Affairs and Strategic Enrollment Management and Student Success offer StudyWell sessions focusing broadly on student wellbeing. Events highlight all types of health and wellness, including physical, financial, emotional and social health, in addition to academic success.
All sessions are free and open to all VCU students. Most events are drop-in with no registration required. For questions or accommodations, please contact the VCU Libraries Events Office at rbpander@vcu.edu or (804) 828-0593.
Ongoing Sessions Lineup 2026-2027 Academic Year
Richmond Talent Pathway Study Hours
James Branch Cabell Library, Room 250
Mondays and Tuesdays, noon - 3 p.m.
- Students are welcome to join the Richmond Talent Pathway community for study hours at Cabell Library.
You First Study Hours
James Branch Cabell Library, Room 250
Mondays and Tuesdays, 4 - 9 p.m.
- Students are welcome to join the You First community of first-generation college students for study hours at Cabell Library.
Financial Success Center Peer Coaching Hours
James Branch Cabell Library Room 108
Tuesdays, 5 - 7 p.m.
- Peer coaches from The Virginia Credit Union Financial Success Center at VCU offer free financial coaching on topics such as cash flow plans, savings goals, affording college, improving your credit score and paying down debt. Meet in the conference room on the first floor directly next to the gender-neutral restrooms.
Whiteboard Wednesdays
James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
Wednesdays throughout the semester
- Every week, we post a question or prompt on the large whiteboard in the lobby and provide markers so that you can share your responses. Prompts might include drawing your favorite cartoon character or asking a question like what’s your favorite coffee order or best place to study. It’s your chance to share your thoughts on the question of the day.
Individual Session Lineup 2026-2027 Academic Year
Join the Shelfie Community
James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
Aug. 25, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Our friends at the da Vinci Center can help you join a community where makers, builders and creative thinkers can showcase early ideas, prototypes, products or whatever you may be working on at Shift Retail Lab. Take a break to play with Legos and learn more about the upcoming Shelfie Cohort opportunity, which gives you an outlet to flex your creative and entrepreneurial muscles.
RecWell Resources
Health Sciences Library Lobby
Aug. 26, noon - 2 p.m.
- Join RecWell's Peer Health Educators to learn about the resources available to help you in your mental and physical wellness.
Caffeine Consciousness
Health Sciences Library Lobby
Sept. 9, noon - 2 p.m.
- Join the Peer Health Educators for an interactive activity to test your knowledge about caffeine content in your favorite drinks.
Buttons for Wellbeing
James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
Sept. 10, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
- Join the Peer Health Educators to make buttons with your own positive affirmations! Join a discussion about self-image using affirmation and accountability strategies.
What Makes You, You?
James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
Sept. 14, noon - 3 p.m.
- Join RecWell's Peer Health Educators to discuss the positive effects of community and a strong personal identity on your well-being as we share ways to find belonging and self-love on campus!
Count Your Zzzs
Health Sciences Library Lobby
Sept. 15, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
- Join RecWell's Peer Health Educators to talk about ways to get the sleep of your dreams. This event includes sleep assessments and tips for healthier rest.
Switch Games in the Library
Health Sciences Library Lobby
Sept. 15, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Calling all Switch fanatics. The Health Sciences Library will be offering Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros. Take a study break with friends.
Fall into New Routines: Focus on Time Management with the Campus Learning Center
James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
Sept. 16, 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
- The new academic year means a lot of new things are added to your schedule: Classes, work, homework and study time, student organizations, self-care time, etc... How are you going to keep track of it all? Stop by and talk with the Campus Learning Center's Academic Coaching team to learn time management strategies and tips.
Richmond Public Library Card Sign-Up
Health Sciences Library Lobby
Sept. 17, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Sign up for a Richmond Public Library card and learn about services that include laptops for checkout and Wi-Fi for public use. Signing up for a card is easy: Bring a state or federal ID and a document with your current address. With a card you gain access to physical and digital books, audiobooks, movies, music, newspapers and magazines and more.
PHE Trivia: Recruitment
James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
Sept. 17, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
- Learn how to join our team and become a nationally-certified Peer Health Educator! Stop by to talk to current PHEs and learn more about this student-led, university-funded program!
You First: Time Management
James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
Sept. 21, noon - 3 p.m.
- Join the You First community in the library lobby and learn more about time management strategies that can help take your college learning experience to the next level.
Green Flags: Relationship Reflections with Rams in Recovery
James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
Sept. 23, noon. - 2 p.m.
- Join RecWell’s Peer Health Educators for an interactive, peer-led activity to reflect on green, yellow, and red flags in relationships. Learn on campus relationships here to support you!
You Got the Beat
Health Sciences Library Lobby
Sept. 24, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Join the Peer Health Educators to learn about the effect music can have on your mental health and wellbeing.
PHE Trivia: Recruitment
James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
Sept. 24, 3 - 5 p.m.
- Learn how to join our team and become a nationally certified Peer Health Educator! Stop by to talk to current PHEs and learn more about this student-led, university-funded program!
Join the Shelfie Community
James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
Sept. 22, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Our friends at the da Vinci Center can help you join a community where makers, builders, and creative thinkers can showcase early ideas, prototypes, products or whatever you may be working on at Shift Retail Lab. Take a break to play with Legos and learn more about the upcoming Shelfie Cohort opportunity.
Rant & Rave Book Club
James Branch Cabell Library Room 205
Sept. 24, 4 - 6 p.m.
- Welcome to the book club where we’re all reading whatever we want, and we’re ready to rant and rave about it. Join us for some book-based bonding and get ready to share what you’re most passionate about. Whether it be a fictional character you despise or a hot romantasy that you can’t stop talking about, we’re ready for your rave reviews and scathing critiques.
Healthy Hearts for World Heart Day
Health Sciences Library Lobby
Sept. 29, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Join us for World Heart Day to learn about ways to promote heart health in your life and receive a free blood pressure screening from clinicians at University Student Health Services.
STI Jeopardy
James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
Sept. 29, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
- Join RecWell's Peer Health Educators to learn important facts about STIs with the help of an interactive Jeopardy game!
Grow Your Goals
Health Sciences Library Lobby
Oct. 1, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
- Join the Peer Health Educators to learn about setting personal goals for well-being and let your goals blossom as you plant a seed and decorate a grow kit with your aspirations.
Breast Exams Aren’t Spooky
James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
Oct. 1, 3 - 5 p.m.
- Join RecWell’s Peer Health Educators to discuss the importance of routine breast exams and learn how to perform a complete self-breast exam at home using a model.
StudyWell Dungeons & Dragons Group - Books & Broadswords
James Branch Cabell Library Room 205
Oct. 1, 3 - 6 p.m.
- Never played Dungeons & Dragons before, but always wanted to try? Get a crash course in character building, gameplay and more. We’ll make characters and go over the basics of D&D this meeting, before getting started at future sessions.
Mindful Midterms: Reflection Beads
James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
Oct. 5, noon - 3 p.m.
- Join the Peer Health Educators to learn how mindfulness and self-care can help us cope with stress and make your own beaded reflection bracelets.
Mindful Midterms: Well-Being Rocks
Health Sciences Library Lobby
Oct. 6, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
- Join RecWell's Peer Health Educators to learn about ways to destress and practice mindful self-care by painting a rock during finals/ midterms!
Midterm Mental Health- University Counseling Services
Health Science Library Lobby
Oct. 6, noon - 1 p.m.
- Learn about mental health resources available to students both on campus and virtually through University Counseling Services. There will be chances to win swag, such as a T-shirt or stuffed ram.
National Coming Out Day
Health Science Library Lobby
Oct. 8, 11 a.m. -1 p.m.
- Show your creative or supportive side by designing and creating your own unique button. Buttons are a great way to publicly acknowledge and express identities. Whether you have recently come out, have been out for a while or are a LGBTQIA+ ally, we invite you to help VCU and VCU Libraries celebrate National Coming Out Day.
Spread the Self Love
James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
Oct. 8, 3 - 5 p.m.
- Join the Peer Health Educators to discuss ways to practice self-love and self-compassion. Students will write kind messages and learn strategies to maintain community in times of loneliness.
Cabell Crafting Club
James Branch Cabell Library, Room TBD
Oct. 8, 4 - 6 p.m.
- Join us for a couple of hours of relaxing and doing some nature weaving. We’ll provide all of the supplies, including items found in nature for your unique pieces. We also encourage you to bring any items you would like to incorporate into your art.
Mindful Midterms: Buttons for Wellbeing
James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
Oct. 12, noon - 3 p.m.
- Join the Peer Health Educators to make buttons with your own positive affirmations! Join a discussion about self-image using affirmation and accountability strategies.
Snacks and Crafts for Mid-Terms
Health Sciences Library Lobby
Oct. 13, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
- Fuel up with some yummy snacks and take a study break to make something fun while you prepare for finals!
Mindful Midterms: Joy Journals
James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
Oct. 14, 3 - 5 p.m.
- Join RecWell's Peer Health Educators to decorate a reflection journal and discuss ways you can practice self-care.
Rant & Rave Book Club
James Branch Cabell Library Room 205
Oct. 15, 4 - 6 p.m.
- At this book club, we’re all reading whatever we want, and we’re ready to rant and rave about it. Join us for some book-based bonding and get ready to share what you’re most passionate about. Whether it be a fictional character you despise or a hot romantasy that you can’t stop talking about, we’re ready for your rave reviews and scathing critiques.
You First: Social Wellbeing - Making Friends
James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
Oct. 19, noon - 3 p.m.
- Join the You First community in the library lobby to talk about social struggles, making friends, overcoming anxiety, and reaching out to others to help combat loneliness.
All Food Fit
Health Sciences Library Lobby
Oct. 20, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
- Join RecWell's Peer Health Educators to learn about nutrition fundamentals and how to create well balanced meals. Explore snack ideas as well as low-cost meals on and around campus!
Don't Get TRICKED by Exams, TREAT Yourself to a Study Plan with the Campus Learning Center
James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
Oct. 20, 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
- "Midterms"… That word can feel a little daunting, right? It doesn't have to, though. Build a strong study plan to avoid those mid-semester scaries. The Campus Learning Center's Academic Coaching team will help you explore what study strategies could work best for you.
What’s Your Why?
James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
Oct. 21, 3. - 5 p.m.
- Join RecWell's Peer Health Educators to reflect on your motivation for exercise and the ways it can benefit you!
Switch Games in the Library
Health Sciences Library Lobby
Oct. 22, 9:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
- Calling all Switch fanatics. The Health Sciences Library will be offering Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros. Take a study break with friends.
Green Flags: Wrap it Up
James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
Oct. 22, 3 - 5 p.m.
- Join RecWell's Peer Health Educators for an interactive table with activities to learn how to properly use an external condom.
Cannabis 101
James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
Oct. 26, noon - 3 p.m.
- Join the Peer Health Educators to learn about the effects of using cannabis. You will have the opportunity to test your knowledge and win prizes in a trivia game.
Join the Shelfie Community
James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
Oct. 27, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Our friends at the da Vinci Center can help you join a community where makers, builders, and creative thinkers can showcase early ideas, prototypes, products or whatever you may be working on at Shift Retail Lab. Take a break to play with Legos and learn more about the upcoming Shelfie Cohort opportunity.
Halloween Maker Event
Health Sciences Library Lobby
Oct. 29, 11 a.m.- 1 p.m.
- Make an anatomically correct Halloween or fall-themed card for a friend or loved one (or even yourself), grab a sweet treat and learn more about the equipment available in the Health Sciences Library Makerspace.
Hocus Focus: What’s So Scary About Sleep?
James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
Oct. 29, 3 - 5 p.m.
- Join RecWell's Peer Health Educators to talk about ways to get the sleep of your dreams. This event includes sleep assessments and tips for healthier rest.
Green Flags: Clear Convos
James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
Nov. 3, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Join RecWell's Peer Health Educators to reflect on the elements of consent, and how they can show up in romantic, platonic, and everyday relationships. Learn ways to approach boundary- setting conversations!
Green Flags: Relationship Reflections
James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
Nov. 5, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Join RecWell’s Peer Health Educators for an interactive, peer-led activity to reflect on green, yellow, and red flags in relationships. Learn on campus relationships here to support you!
StudyWell Dungeons & Dragons Group - Books & Broadswords
James Branch Cabell Library Room 205
Nov. 5, 3 - 6 p.m.
- Never played Dungeons & Dragons before but always wanted to try? Come play with us! Join for beginner-friendly gameplay. No experience necessary. Pre-made character sheets will be available.
You First: The Struggle Bus Stops Here
James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
Nov. 9, noon - 3 p.m.
- Join the You First community in the library lobby to get off the Struggle Bus! Learn tricks and tips to overcome various barriers in your personal and academic life and get help with finding your motivation again!
Join the Shelfie Community
James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
Nov. 10, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Our friends at the da Vinci Center can help you join a community where makers, builders, and creative thinkers can showcase early ideas, prototypes, products or whatever you may be working on at Shift Retail Lab. Take a break to play with Legos and learn more about the upcoming Shelfie Cohort opportunity.
STI Jeopardy
Health Sciences Library Lobby
Nov. 11, noon - 2 p.m.
- Join RecWell's Peer Health Educators to learn important facts about STIs with the help of an interactive Jeopardy game!
Staying Safer with Birth Control
James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
Nov. 11, 3 - 5 p.m.
- Join RecWell's Peer Health Educators to learn about different forms of birth control, and options on where to find them!
World Kindness Day
Health Sciences Library Lobby
Nov. 12, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- World Kindness Day is a global celebration day that promotes the importance of being kind to each other, to yourself, and to the world. Make friendship bracelets and buttons to celebrate this special day.
PHE Trivia
James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
Nov. 12, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Join RecWell's Peer Health Educators to test your knowledge on all thing's health. Answer a question and win a small prize!
Cabell Crafting Club
James Branch Cabell Library, Room TBD
Nov. 12, 4 - 6 p.m.
- This month, the crafting club tackles new knots to create a beautiful piece of macrame to take home. Supplies provided. You bring the creativity.
Wrapping Up Seasonal Blues: Reflection Beads
James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
Nov. 16, noon - 3 p.m.
- Join the Peer Health Educators to learn how mindfulness and self-care can help us cope with stress and make your own beaded reflection bracelets.
Switch Games in the Library
Health Sciences Library Lobby
Nov. 17, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Calling all Switch fanatics. The Health Sciences Library will be offering Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros. Take a study break with friends.
Wrapping Up Seasonal Blues: Buttons for Well-Being
Health Sciences Library Lobby
Nov. 17, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
- Join the Peer Health Educators to make buttons with your own positive affirmations! Join a discussion about self-image using affirmation and accountability strategies.
The Final (Semester) Countdown with the Campus Learning Center
James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
Nov. 17, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
- "It's the final countdown, na na na na..." (Can you hear Swedish rock band Europe singing it?) We are in the final stretch of the semester which means that final exams and projects are right around the corner. Have you started building your end-of-semester game plan? Stop by and talk with the Campus Learning Center's Academic Coaching team to learn more about final exam prep and how to finish the semester on a strong note.
Wrapping Up Seasonal Blues: Grow Your Goals
James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
Nov. 19, 3 - 5 p.m.
- Join the Peer Health Educators to learn about setting personal goals for well-being and let your goals blossom as you plant a seed and decorate a grow kit with your aspirations!
Rant & Rave Book Club
James Branch Cabell Library Room 205
Nov. 19, 4 - 6 p.m.
- Welcome to the book club where we’re all reading whatever we want, and we’re ready to rant and rave about it. Join us for some book-based bonding and get ready to share what you’re most passionate about. Whether it be a fictional character you despise or a hot romantasy that you can’t stop talking about, we’re ready for your rave reviews and scathing critiques.
Mindful Finals: Count Your Zzzs
James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
Dec. 1, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
- Join RecWell's Peer Health Educators to talk about ways to get the sleep of your dreams. This event includes sleep assessments and tips for healthier rest.
Healthy Snacks for Finals
Health Science Library Lobby
Dec. 2, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Fuel up on some yummy snacks while you study for finals.
Mindful Finals: Well-Being Rocks
James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
Dec. 3, 3 - 5 p.m.
- Join RecWell's Peer Health Educators to learn about ways to destress and practice mindful self-care by painting a rock during finals/ midterms!
Switch Games in the Library
Health Sciences Library Lobby
Dec. 9, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Calling all Switch fanatics. The Health Sciences Library will be offering Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros. Take a study break with friends.