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Closures and Alerts

Per the recent UMB Alert, the UMB campus will be closed on Thursday, July 2. URecFit and Wellness will also be closed.

URecFit and Wellness will be closed Friday, July 3 through Monday, July 6, in observance of Independence Day.

 

Sleep for Success at UMB

Sleep is an essential part of overall health, well-being, and academic success. Graduate and professional students often balance coursework, research, clinical experiences, employment, and personal responsibilities, making quality sleep difficult to prioritize.

This page provides evidence-based resources, practical strategies, and tools to help you improve your sleep and support your well-being.

Sleep Myth vs. Fact

Myth: I can catch up on all my sleep on the weekend.

Fact: Extra weekend sleep may help reduce short-term sleep debt, but keeping a consistent sleep schedule throughout the week is generally better for long-term sleep health.

  • Why Sleep Matters

    Getting enough sleep can help:

    • Improve concentration, learning, and memory
    • Support mental and emotional well-being
    • Increase energy and productivity
    • Enhance stress management and resilience
    • Promote physical health and recovery

    Even small improvements in sleep habits can make a meaningful difference in how you feel each day.

  • Sleep for Success

    Join a 6-week challenge to improve your sleep habits. Coming Soon

    Coming Soon: Sleep for Success

    A 6-week sleep improvement challenge designed specifically for UMB graduate and professional students.

    Participants will receive:

    • Weekly sleep education
    • Practical sleep challenges
    • Progress tracking
    • Self-reflection activities
    • Incentives and prize opportunities

    New cohorts will begin on the first Monday of each month.

    Registration information coming soon!

  • Improve Your Sleep With Health Coaching

    Struggling to establish consistent sleep habits? Health coaching can help. Through one-on-one coaching, you'll work with a trained wellness professional to identify barriers to healthy sleep, set realistic goals, and develop personalized strategies that fit your lifestyle.

    Health coaching may help you:

    • Establish a consistent sleep schedule
    • Create healthier bedtime routines
    • Manage stress and racing thoughts
    • Improve time management and work-life balance
    • Build sustainable habits that support sleep and overall well-being

    Interested in getting started?
     

  • Sleep for Success Program

    Join a 6-week challenge to improve your sleep habits. 

    Coming Soon: Sleep for Success

    A 6-week sleep improvement challenge designed specifically for UMB graduate and professional students.

    Participants will receive:

    • Weekly sleep education
    • Practical sleep challenges
    • Progress tracking
    • Self-reflection activities
    • Incentives and prize opportunities

    New cohorts will begin on the first Monday of each month.

    Registration information coming soon!

  • Improve Your Sleep With Health Coaching

    Struggling to establish consistent sleep habits? Health coaching can help. Through one-on-one coaching, you'll work with a trained wellness professional to identify barriers to healthy sleep, set realistic goals, and develop personalized strategies that fit your lifestyle.

    Health coaching may help you:

    • Establish a consistent sleep schedule
    • Create healthier bedtime routines
    • Manage stress and racing thoughts
    • Improve time management and work-life balance
    • Build sustainable habits that support sleep and overall well-being

    Interested in getting started?
     and take the next step toward better sleep, improved focus, and greater well-being.

  • Sleep Resources

    Featured UMB Resources

    Learn About Healthy Sleep

    Relaxation & Mindfulness Resources

Sleep Tip of the Month

Maintain a consistent wake-up time.

Your wake-up time helps regulate your body's internal clock. Even if bedtime varies, getting up at the same time each day may help support healthier sleep patterns.