The aim of the work was to identify the relationship between coping strategies and creativity in the student. Research methods: 1) "Indicator of strategies for overcoming stress" by D. Amirkhan 2) "Diagnostics of personal creativity" by E.E. Tunik Relevance: As students, we are faced with an independent and separate life from our parents. In order to avoid negative consequences, it is important to be able to organize your activities, take responsibility for yourself, and implement your decisions in life. Conclusions: Empirical research is used to evaluate the choice of coping strategies and the influence of verbal and nonverbal creativity on it. Considering coping behavior, the role of creativity and its attribution to the resources of the individual in stressful situations is analyzed.