What is BCM LIFE?
BCM LIFE is Baylor College of Medicine’s student well-being initiative managed under the BCM Well-Being program within Human Resources. BCM LIFE partners will internal student departments like the Office of Student and Trainee Service, the Wellness Intervention Team, Student Benefits, and Student Ambassadors to offer a robust well-being offering to the student population.
What is the Wellness Portal?
The wellness portal is an interactive and personalized wellness platform that makes it easy for you to live your healthiest life. This platform is offered in partnership with Asset Health and serves as our incentive-based platform where students can participate in interactive challenges to improve overall well-being, Every Baylor student is highly encouraged to activate their profile to be able to win our amazing prizes. For more information and to activate your profile visit the wellness portal and register today!
Getting Started with BCM LIFE!
Whether you’re looking to eat better, become more active, or focus on habits to help you get the recommended amount of sleep, BCM LIFE will help you create better healthy habits. Interact with the program on the wellness portal or through the Asset Health mobile app. Additionally, watch out for onsite student-led events that will promote a healthy mind and community.
Register for the wellness portal. Login instructions for first-time users:
- Username: 6-digit BCM Student ID#
- Password: Date of birth (mmddyyyy)
- After logging in, you will be asked to change your username and password.
Download the AssetHealth app from Google Play or the App Store.
Link your device or smart phone.
Stay tuned for upcoming challenges and events throughout the year to earn BCM Merchandise and a membership to the BCM Well-Being Center! Monthly newsletters are sent to your BCM email and archived online (Baylor login required).
Educational Seminars
Attend educational seminars (BCM login required) throughout the year covering various health-related topics. You can also view past presentations.
BCM LIFE Ambassadors
BCM LIFE ambassadors are a group BCM students who are passionate about student well-being. They know the stresses that come as a student and their goal is to create interactive programming that will create opportunities to interact with BCM peers. Our ambassadors are:
- Liz Vrazel - Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
- Giselle De La Torre Pinedo - Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
- Nicole Nyamongo - School of Medicine
- Zaniqua Bullock - Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
- Isabella Hardej - School of Medicine (Temple Campus)
- Alyssa Paparella - Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
The purpose of BCM LIFE ambassadors is to represent BCM LIFE as well as actively participate in the development, planning and management of current and future initiatives and events while encouraging the participation of their peers in wellness programming.
Have an idea for potential events for students? Email us at bcm-life@bcm.edu to pitch your idea!
BCM LIFE Incentives
BCM LIFE will host (5) challenges throughout 2026 in the Well-Being Portal. Students can choose from a variety of prizes for each challenge they complete. Mark your calendars for our first challenge of the year, Retrain Your Brain Challenge. From Feb. 9 through March 8, this four-week challenge highlights unique activities each day to help you improve your brain health through various brain-strengthening activities. Earn a BCM Eye Mask, BCM Tumbler with Straw or a BCM Bento Box for completing the Challenge.
| Timeframe | Challenge | Prizes |
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| Jan. 1 through Nov. 29 | Gateway to Good Health Challenge Track daily physical activity/steps toward various destinations around the world. Reach the final destination to complete the challenge! | Prizes for this challenge are announced throughout the year. |
| Spring Semester | Retrain Your Brain Challenge | Choose from:
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| Take 5 to Focus on Nature Challenge | Choose from:
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| Fall Semester | Hydration Challenge | Choose from:
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| Capture the Moment Challenge | Choose from:
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Note: Well-Being Center memberships are no longer offered as an incentive at this time.
Getaway to Good Health
Getaway to Good Health is a multi-year campaign that encourages tracking physical activity to enhance well-being. Participants track daily physical activities in the wellness portal which equates to steps within the challenge.
Learn more about the Getaway to Good Health challenge. (Baylor login required)
BCM LIFE Discounts
Students at BCM are eligible to receive a discounted membership to the following gyms. Contact BCM-LIFE@bcm.edu for details.
Discounts available for the Houston and Temple campuses
- BCM Wellness Center (Baylor login required)
- ClassPass - $13 off any plan. Use firstname.lastname@bcm.edu.
- 24 Hour Fitness
- Camp Gladiator
- Ryde
- Equinox
- UTHealth Recreation Center
Note: Students must use their BCM email addresses and/or BCM Badge for verification.
Discounts available for the Houston campuses only
Discounts available for the Temple campus only
- T3 Total Titan: 10 percent off any membership
- Orange Theory: $10 off any membership package
- Fieldhouse: $15 off per month
- Summit Rec Center: 25 percent off
Five Branches of Well-Being
Learn more about each branch and find resources and programs to help you maintain your individual well-being.
- Healthy Body
- Healthy Mind: Resources for creating a safe space for a healthy mind and intellectual wellness
- Healthy Environment
- Healthy Finances
- Healthy Community (Baylor login required)
Grants in Leadership Opportunities for Well-Being (GLOW) Awards
The GLOW Awards support BCM students in launching impactful wellness initiatives that benefit the student community. Awards ranging from $500 to $1,000 are available based on financial need and a strong commitment to student well-being. Have a wellness idea you’re ready to bring to life? Apply by March to be considered. Winners will be announced in April. Review requirements and considerations before submitting your application
