wellness apps
BetterYou with UT Dallas
BetterYou is an app that helps you set goals, log progress and hit milestones to improve your mental and physical health.
What is BetterYou?
BetterYou is a wellness app that supports Comets in building healthy routines through:
- Goal setting (choose what you want to work on).
- Progress tracking (quick check-ins to stay consistent).
- Milestones (celebrate progress, not perfection).
- Custom nudges (helpful reminders to keep you focused).
- Rewards (earn rewards by making progress).
Get Started In Three Steps
- Download the app. BetterYou is available on the App Store and Google Play. Get started online.
- Sign in with your UT Dallas email. All UTD students get free access. Create your account using your school email to log in.
- Set goals and start earning. Follow the onboarding steps to earn your first reward, then explore the app and set goals that support your wellness.
Popular Ways Comets Can Use BetterYou
Not sure where to start? Here are a few common goal themes students choose:
- Movement & fitness (build consistency, train for energy).
- Focus & productivity (reduce distractions, build study routines).
- Sleep & recovery (better wind-down habits, better mornings).
- Nutrition & fueling (support energy, create mindful habits).
- Stress management (small daily practices that add up).
Your goals are personal. Choose what works for you!
Wellness is Better Together
BetterYou makes it easier to stay motivated by connecting with others through buddies, groups and shared goals.
- Buddies are friends, roommates or classmates who offer accountability and encouragement. Challenge your Buddies to complete goals together and hold each other accountable.
- Groups make it easy to work toward shared goals with student organizations, residence halls or campus challenges. Look for groups to find fellow Comets with the same interests and goals.
- Shared goals bring Comets together around a common focus, showing how small actions may add up to campus-wide impact.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does BetterYou use my data?
BetterYou protects your data.
- BetterYou is compliant with Global privacy and security standards, so you know your data is safe.
- BetterYou does not share individual information.
- BetterYou asks permissions for the goals you set. You get to share what information is connected to the app and measured for you.
Does BetterYou cost anything?
UT Dallas students get free access when you sign up with your school email.
How can I learn more about BetterYou?
Check out these helpful links to learn more about how to use BetterYou.
