Appointment reminders are emailed to students before a scheduled appointment. A $15 no-show charge is assessed for missing a psychiatry appointment or canceling without two hours advance notice.
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Sports physicals are available by appointment at SHS. Sports physicals are generally not available same-day so we recommend scheduling well in advance of the due date. Sports physicals generally take about an hour. The cost for sports physicals is $20. Please bring the sports physical form (can you link the attached document here?) with the patient section completed and arrive to SHS 10 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time.
Study abroad physicals are available by appointment at SHS. Study abroad physicals are generally not available same-day so we recommend scheduling well in advance of the due date of the forms. When you schedule a study abroad physical, we will ask what country or countries you plan to study in or travel to during your time abroad. This allows us to ensure that you are given the correct information for medical needs for the country in which you will study. The appointment for study abroad forms generally takes about an hour. The cost for the physical is $45. Many immunizations that [...]
When you request a visit for STI testing, we will ask if you are requesting routine STI testing, symptomatic STI testing, or if you have been notified of exposure by a partner. If you are requesting routine STI testing, we will request that you hold your urine for about an hour prior to your appointment and to make sure you are well hydrated. A routine STI testing appointment generally takes about a half an hour. If you are experiencing symptoms or if you have been notified by a partner, the appointment will generally take about an hour. We will request that [...]
Students needing to transfer care can get their medical records to submit to their new provider. You can obtain your SHS records using the Health Portal: https://shshealthportal.cuc.claremont.edu/confirm.aspx. MCAPS records are available by request. Please review the MCAPS website at https://services.claremont.edu/mcaps/faqs/ for answers to frequently asked questions, mental health resources, and information on obtaining your medical records. Please note that MCAPS medical records transfer will be unavailable from May 30th through August 1st, annually.
Student Health Services does not provide any health insurance plan. Students can purchase student health insurance through their college. For information regarding the Student Accident and Sickness Insurance Plan, please contact your Dean of Students Office
Yes, students who are interested in starting their gender affirming process, and even those who have already begun this process with an outside provider, are encourages to contact SHS for a consultation with one of our trained healthcare providers. Learn more by visiting our Gender Affirming Care website (https://services.claremont.edu/student-health-services/gender-affirming-care/).
Yes, it is fine to schedule a brief assessment if you currently reside outside the state of California, including outside the U.S. The MCAPS therapist will consult with you about what type of mental health support you are seeking and will help you find appropriate care in your local area.
No. If you are sure that medication management is the only mental health support you are looking for, it’s OK to schedule a one-hour initial medication evaluation directly with one of the MCAPS psychiatrists. If you are seeking continued medication services with a psychiatrist you have previously worked with, you can schedule a 30-minute ongoing medication check appointment. However, if you are not sure whether you need medication or not, or if you think you may also want other mental health services or referrals, a brief initial assessment is appropriate. Please note that, due to the complexity of licensing laws and [...]
