Program Overview

Student Wellness Center

The Student Wellness Center (SWC) is a division of Student Affairs at San Josť State University. The center offers various services and programs to promote student well-being, including health services, counseling, and wellness education.

Cooking Healthy, Eating Well (CHEW)

The CHEW program is a hands-on cooking workshop where students can gain confidence and skills in cooking healthy meals. The program emphasizes nutritious and culturally diverse recipes, making cooking approachable and fun for all. Students who have taken the CHEW classes have reported increased nutrition and cooking knowledge, more confidence in cooking, and a higher intake of fruits and vegetables.

CHEW Cooking Classes

The CHEW cooking classes are held in SWC Room 122 on select Tuesdays from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. and Wednesdays from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. The classes are designed to teach students how to prepare quick and easy meals using seasonal, low-cost ingredients.

Spring 2026 CHEW Schedule

The Spring 2026 CHEW schedule includes classes on the following dates:

• Tuesday, February 17
• Wednesday, March 4
• Tuesday, March 17
• Wednesday, March 18
• Tuesday, April 14
• Wednesday, April 15
• Tuesday, April 28
• Wednesday, April 29
• Tuesday, May 5
• Wednesday, May 6

Spring 2026 Nutrition Education Workshops

The Spring 2026 Nutrition Education Workshops will be held in SWC Room 122 from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. on the following dates:

• Thursday, February 19: Caffeine
• Thursday, March 12: Mindful Eating
• Thursday, April 23: Gut Health

Recipes

The CHEW program has featured a variety of recipes, including:

• Japanese Pudding
• Onigiri
• Stir Fry
• Chicken Stir Fry
• Beet and Cucumber Salad
• Fettucine Alfredo & Broccoli
• Garlic Mashed Turnips with Chives
• Vegan Pineapple Fried Rice
• Tteokbokki
• Vegetarian Kimbap
• Ground Beef Bulgogi
• Lentil Soup
• Mango Salad
• Jerk Chicken Tacos
• Mediterranean Power Bowl
• Dill Chickpea Sandwich
• Red Onion and Cauliflower Tacos
• Chicken Adobo
• Yakisoba
• Okonomiyaki
• Red Lentil Stew
• Fall Harvest Chili
• Breakfast Burritos
• White Cream-Based Penne Pasta
• Fried Rice
• Denim Day - Pizza
• Russian Beef Stroganoff
• Easy Pan-Seared Pork Chops
• Masoor Dal
• Spam Musubi (Spam and Tofu)
• Sinigang (Pork)
• Sugar Cookies

Student Wellness Center Hours of Operation

The Student Wellness Center is open during the Fall and Spring semesters from:

• Monday to Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Colleges

San Josť State University has several colleges, including:

• Business
• Education
• Engineering
• Graduate Studies
• Health and Human Sciences
• Information, Data and Society
• Humanities and the Arts
• Professional Education
• Science
• Social Sciences

Resources

The university offers various resources, including:

• A-Z Index
• Academic Catalog
• Basic Needs Assistance
• Clery and Safety Reports
• Bookstore
• Calendars
• Careers
• Employees
• Freedom of Speech
• Immigration
• Spartan Safe Safety Mobile App
• Well-being @ SJSU