Health and Wellness

Accessibility Resource Center 

Missouri Western State University is committed to the creation of an inclusive and safe learning environment for all students, and welcomes students with disabilities into all the University's educational programs. The Accessibility Resource Center (ARC) is responsible for the determination of appropriate academic adjustments, auxiliary aids, and other accommodations for students who encounter barriers due to disability. Once a student has completed the ARC process (registration, initial appointment, and submitted supporting medical/other required documentation) and reasonable accommodations are determined to be necessary and appropriate, a Letter of Accommodation (LOA) will be created for the student. Students are responsible for providing a copy of the letter to the instructor(s) and meeting with the instructor(s) privately as needed to discuss the implementation of the accommodations. This should be done as early in the semester as possible as accommodations are not retroactive. More information can be found at missouriwestern.edu/arc. You can contact ARC at (816) 271-4330 or via email at arc@missouriwestern.edu.

Counseling Center

Free counseling is available to assist students in becoming oriented to college, making a career choice, and resolving personal difficulties. Areas of difficulty for which students frequently seek counseling include poor concentration, test anxiety, performance anxiety, sexual assault healing, self-esteem struggles, depression, time management, stress management, and relationship problems. Visits to the Counseling Center are strictly confidential and information from counseling sessions will not be shared on campus or off campus without the written consent of the student. The Counseling Center is located in Eder Hall 203. For more information see missouriwestern.edu/student-services/counseling or contact (816) 271-4327 or counseling@missouriwestern.edu.

Recreation Services

MWSU Recreation Services Department includes the Baker Family Fitness Center, Esports Arena, Looney Complex, Thomas Eagleton Indoor Pool, and outdoor amenities on campus.

The Baker Family Fitness Center includes the Nautilus Nitro cable machines, Hammer Strength weight machines, dumbbells, a multi-functioning weight station, dual cable machine, Smith Machine and various benches with free weights for lifting. The Baker Family Fitness Center also offers LifeFitness treadmills, ellipticals, bicycles, stair climbers, a Jacobs Ladder, rowing machines, and Cybex arc trainers. Fitness Classes for are offered for free during the Fall and Spring semesters. Students, Faculty and Staff can access Baker with a valid MWSU ID; some membership restrictions apply. Membership information can be  found at  www.missouriwestern.edu/recreation-services/memberships/.

The Griffon Esports Arena is filled with state-of-the-art gaming PCs and consoles all available and free to use for all Griffons! Students can meet up with friends and classmates for some friendly games, grind out competitive matches, or even hang out and play board-games/table-top RPG’s in the lounge.  The spaces houses: 24 PC Stations with Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-10700F CPUs and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Video Cards; and 4 gaming Console Stations; Driving/Flight Simulators; and peripherals/controllers for facility check-out.

The Looney Complex houses the open gym court. A full intramural sports recreation program is offered to enrolled students and Missouri Western personnel.  The intramural program encourages the development of mental, physical, emotional and social health. In general, Missouri Western State University provides the opportunity for every individual, regardless of ability to realize the fun of participation in a favorite sport or activity at various levels of competition. For more information, visit our website: campusrec.missouriwestern.edu/.

The Thomas Eagleton Indoor Pool is a six lane, 25M venue.  Students, Faculty and Staff can access to the pool with a valid MWSU ID.  Community members may purchase a daily pass at the door.  Other membership options can be found here.

Outdoor amenities on the beautiful MWSU campus include the Disc Golf Course, Wood Chip Trail and Intramural field. The Disc Golf Course has 18 holes located behind the Baker Family Fitness Center. More information on the course can be found at the Missouri Western DG Course Review. The Intramural Practice Field is located behind Leaverton Hall. 

Recreation Services is also the home of Griffon 360 - the University's official wellness initiative.  Griffon 360 seeks to educate and encourage individuals to live holistically and remember the eight core areas of wellness: physical, emotional, social, financial, educational, occupational, spiritual, and environmental.

Student Health Center

Esry Student Health Center is located on the second floor of Blum Union in Room 203. A nurse practitioner and nursing staff are available to provide assistance with health care needs through diagnosis and treatment, immunizations, health counseling, and specialist referral services. The Health Center also offers a variety of educational pamphlets and health information. Health records are maintained with strict confidentiality.

The following is Missouri State Mandated and is required for all students:

1. Tuberculosis Screening Questionnaire

The following is Missouri State Mandated and is required for students living on campus:

1. Tuberculosis Screening Questionnaire
2. Meningococcal (Meningitis), given at 16 years of age or older

The link to complete the Tuberculosis Screening Questionnaire, required forms, as well as the MWSU health policy is available at missouriwestern.edu/student-services/health-center. Records may be mailed or faxed to Esry Student Health Center, (816) 271-4498 or emailed to health@missouriwestern.edu.

The Esry Health Center is open 8:00-4:30, Monday through Friday. Contact the Health Center at (816) 271-4495 for information regarding nurse/nurse practitioner hours and appointments or any other questions.