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Phone: (813) 257-1877
Normal Hours of Operation:
Monday–Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Summer Hours of Operation:
Monday–Thursday 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Location:
Vaughn Center Suite 230
What is Spiritual Wellness?
Spiritual Wellness is taking the time to stop doing and start being. For some, spiritual wellness means participating in organized religion but for others, spirituality comes through mindfulness, connection to nature, or other reflective moments and activities. Spiritual wellness is personal and can be described differently by each person but generally relates to one’s sense of purpose, life’s meaning, our relationship with other people, self-awareness, and connectedness.
Spirituality at the University of Tampa
Although the University is independent and non-sectarian, religious/spiritual beliefs and practices are highly respected and encouraged. All spiritual organizations and local community partners that wish to be involved at the University must be partnered with a Registered Student Organization and abide by the University of Tampa's Spiritual Agreement of Mutual Respect and Understanding.
Many on-campus events related to faith, values and spirituality are hosted in our Sykes Chapel and Center for Faith and Values can be found on Involve.
To request specific needs concerning faith, values and/or spirituality, please submit a request below. Wellness Services will respond to your request within three business days.
- Set aside quiet moments each day for mindfulness, reflection and deep breathing.
- Be mindful of religious observances or dedicated self-care time when planning your schedule.
- Engage in positive psychology activities like gratitude journaling.
- Use mindfulness and meditation apps or journals to guide your practice.
- Create a calming, safe space for reflection, prayer, or relaxation.
- Designate tech-free times to recharge your mind and body.
- Spend time outdoors to connect with nature and clear your mind.
- Attend mindfulness or spiritual retreats to deepen your practice.
- Explore creative outlets like art, crafts or journaling to express your emotions and spiritual thoughts.
- Start your day or study session with a short mindfulness such as a breathing exercise or intention-setting activity.
Non-Academic Religious Accommodation Request
In consideration of non-academic religious accommodations, any student may submit a request to Wellness Services by completing a Non-Academic Religious Accommodation Request.
The student may choose to submit any supporting documentation, and a letter from a faith leader is recommended. Requests are reviewed by the Non-Academic Religious Accommodations Committee and a timeline of the review will be provided to the student. The committee chair or designee will contact the student regarding the outcome.
Please note that requests for specific residence hall room configurations (e.g. single room or private kitchen access) or residence hall locations are not eligible for religious accommodations. Additionally, if a religious accommodation is granted, it will not change a student’s status on a housing waiting list or during room selection or other housing processes.
The decision of the Non-Academic Religious Accommodations Committee is final. If the religious accommodation request is denied, the student may cancel their housing application with no penalty.
Any student requesting an accommodation for a qualifying disability should contact the associate director of Student Accessibility and Academic Support in Student Accessibility Services to request appropriate accommodations and provide supporting documentation.
In the domain of character building, students will learn to:
- Make choices based on principles, beliefs, and values
- Identify and represent personal values
- Find or deepen their true vocation
In the domain of spiritual development, students will learn to:
- Develop and/or deepen their sense of purpose and meaning in life
- Seek enhanced self-awareness and identity through reflection
- Ask fundamental “why” questions to broaden their understanding of various worldviews
In the domain of enhancing understanding of world cultures and religions, students will learn to:
- Promote campus-wide understanding and enhance recognition of diverse spiritual beliefs in the broadest sense through dialogue, discussion, and personal discovery
- Seek out opportunities to learn about world cultures and religions
- Explore interfaith conversations
The Resource Team for Faith, Values, and Spirituality is a group of faculty, staff and students that guide and assist with the programming efforts on the University of Tampa campus.
Religious denominations and churches that are relatively close to campus are listed on the HIFLD page and Church Angel.
