The goal of this correlational study was to determine predictors of student health in order to gain knowledge of what steps can be taken to improve health during the college years. Specifically, locus of control, loneliness, social support, and college adjustment were examined to determine if they are significant predictors of student health. Both frequency of illness and severity of illness were considered. Thirty male and thirty female college students completed surveys via computer. Hierarchical regression analysis indicated that none of the factors included are significant predictors for frequency of illness, whereas, locus of control and college adjustment significantly predict severity of illness. Specifically, internal locus of control and better adjustment predict acute episodes that are less severe.

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