From NCAA Division III teams, to club sports and intramurals, to fitness classes organized and taught by students.
Health & Wellness
When we say we're human powered, we mean that quite literally.
We make sure you are taken care of—body and mind.
Our mission is to help students connect with what matters most, nurture resilience, and build that skills needed to thrive in college and beyond.
Living with Strength and Balance
Knox College is committed to community health and wellness, and strives to provide a campus environment where all students and employees can thrive. As part of this commitment to community health, effective June 1, 2025, Knox College is a smoke, tobacco and vape free campus.
Our 13,000-square-foot E. & L. Andrew Fitness Center features a cardio exercise area, a free weight training area, and a fitness studio. We also have indoor and outdoor tracks; baseball, softball, football, and soccer fields. Explore our athletic facilities.
Our on-campus Health Services provides medical care to students at no cost per visit and no limit to the number of visits to the center. And we understand that wellness is more than just physical health, which is why we offer confidential counseling and other mental health resources free of charge to all Knox students.
Frequently Asked Questions for Parents
Knox College Health and Counseling Services are here to assist your student in maintaining or improving their overall wellness. This is an important time in your student's life to learn and we encourage family members to become familiar with our processes so that they may assist their student in gaining the knowledge they need to be healthy adults.
Counseling Services: Obtaining counseling services is an individual decision. If you feel like your student may benefit from counseling, talk to them. Explain your thoughts and feelings. Remember, they are adults now, beginning to make their own decisions and only they can decide if counseling is a service they wish to obtain. Ultimately, the choice is theirs.
Your student can make an appointment for counseling by calling us at 309-341-7492, e-mailing counseling@knox.edu, or stopping by the office. We recommend calling early as our appointments often fill quickly. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:30pm.
Health Services: To schedule an appointment in Health Services, please call (309)341-7559 or email health@knox.edu. Walk-ins are not accepted at this time. Please call ahead and we will be glad to care for you!
Health and Counseling Services are located in Furrow Hall at 175 W. Knox Street (across from the soccer field).
All Counseling Services and Health Services records are confidential in accordance with Illinois law. Student records can only be released to a third party with a student's written consent except under specific circumstances (threat of harm to self or others, court-ordered subpoena, or child or elder abuse). Records will not be a part of a student's academic record.
Students come to Counseling Services for a wide variety of reasons. Many students are experiencing academic difficulties, including time management issues, concentration problems, or lack of motivation. Some students are having trouble adjusting to college life or are having conflict with a roommate or their parents. Students may also have a specific concern related to depression, anxiety, alcohol or substance abuse, eating disorders, or other mental illnesses. Our counselors provide therapy to help students understand their concerns and make positive changes.
Knox College Health Services ensures that our students have access to a medical practitioner for basic health care needs. Some of the services provided include treatment for cold/flu/sore throat symptoms, asthma, minor burns, earache, rashes, sinus symptoms, minor injuries, and mild allergic reactions.
All enrolled, degree-seeking Knox College students are eligible for both services. There are no charges for any of the clinical services at Counseling Services. While Health Services offers a variety of services at no cost, certain medical expenses such as prescriptions, x-rays, and some lab fees are the student's responsibility.
Health Services practitioners are able to prescribe medications, if needed. Counseling Services staff do not prescribe medications, but will refer students to a psychiatrist, primary care provider, or Health Services when appropriate. If a student has been prescribed medication prior to coming to Knox, we encourage them to get enough refills to cover the term.
First and foremost, call your child. If you are not able to reach them and are concerned about their well-being, contact Campus Safety at 309-341-7979.