Student Health Services frequently asked questions

As a new student of The Claremont Colleges, what is required to gain access to the residence halls or register for classes?

2024-03-20T09:28:00-07:00

All incoming students of The Claremont Colleges have pre-arrival health and immunization requirements that must be completed prior to the start of their first term, which are listed below. Online Health Forms, including a TB screening form, which is accessible through the Online Health Portal Completed entrance physical and immunization record obtained from your home doctor, prior school, or military must be uploaded to the Online Health Portal. Entrance physical must have been completed in the last twelve months. Any student who will be under age 18 on August 15, 2024, must have their parent or guardian complete the Minor Consent [...]

As a new student of The Claremont Colleges, what is required to gain access to the residence halls or register for classes?2024-03-20T09:28:00-07:00

I am a CGU or KGI student. Can I be seen at SHS or MCAPS?

2024-02-06T13:54:49-08:00

CGU and KGI students will no longer be eligible to receive in-person services at Student Health Services (SHS) or the Monsour Counseling and Psychological Services (MCAPS) after the end of the 2022-2023 academic year. This action is because the institutions will no longer contract with The Claremont Colleges Services to offer in-person services at SHS and MCAPS. The staff at SHS and MCAPS have truly valued the opportunity to serve graduate students at The Claremont Colleges, and we would like to express our sincere wish for every student's success and well-being in the time ahead.

I am a CGU or KGI student. Can I be seen at SHS or MCAPS?2024-02-06T13:54:49-08:00

I am a CGU or KGI student. What is the last date I can use SHS and MCAPS services?

2024-02-06T13:54:09-08:00

After the following dates, SHS and MCAPS will no longer be able to provide medical or mental health care. At SHS, graduating students can be seen until 5/12/23, and enrolled students who are not graduating until 6/30/23.  At MCAPS, all students can be seen until 5/12/23.

I am a CGU or KGI student. What is the last date I can use SHS and MCAPS services?2024-02-06T13:54:09-08:00

What services are available to me in lieu of SHS and MCAPS?

2024-02-06T13:55:51-08:00

CGU and KGI will offer services for medical and mental health visits through 7CHealth – The Claremont Colleges telehealth provider.  You can learn more about services and book a visit using the 7C TimelyCare website. Please remember to use your campus email. CGU Students: The CGU Dean of Students office has compiled additional information here that may assist you during this transition.

What services are available to me in lieu of SHS and MCAPS?2024-02-06T13:55:51-08:00

I am a CGU student and no longer eligible for care at SHS or MCAPS, how do I transfer my care to another provider?

2024-02-06T13:57:15-08:00

For students currently receiving care at MCAPS, your current provider will work with you on a care plan for ongoing support options. Please visit the MCAPS webpage 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 medical records transfer will be unavailable from May 30, 2023, until August 1, 2023. For medical services, if you are in active treatment with an SHS provider for an ongoing condition, please consider booking a visit with your provider to address any specific concerns or questions. You can obtain many of your visit [...]

I am a CGU student and no longer eligible for care at SHS or MCAPS, how do I transfer my care to another provider?2024-02-06T13:57:15-08:00

I think I have lice, what do I do?

2024-02-02T11:59:35-08:00

Lice are tiny insects that live on humans and survive by feeding on blood. When a large number of lice live and reproduce on a person, it is called an infestation. Lice are spread easily from one person to another through close bodily contact or through shared clothing or personal items (such as hats or hair brushes). They cannot jump or fly. Lice will not go away without proper treatment. In the meantime, they can be spread to other household members, sexual partners or other people you may come into close personal contact with. If you think you have lice, try [...]

I think I have lice, what do I do?2024-02-02T11:59:35-08:00

Where can I dispose of sharps?

2024-02-02T11:59:35-08:00

On campus, there are 3 sharps containers that can be utilized for disposal of sharps and needles- 1. In the bathroom on the first floor of Tranquada (on the left side) 2. In the all gender restroom located on the 2nd floor of the Smith Campus Center on Pomona's campus (Verified with Pomona that it is open to students from other campuses.) 3. The QRC center also has a sharps container in the bathroom there. Pomona is working towards adding more sharps containers in their gender neutral bathrooms, but it is a work in progress. Off campus, but very nearby is [...]

Where can I dispose of sharps?2024-02-02T11:59:35-08:00

What should I do if I suspect I or a friend has an eating disorder?

2024-02-02T11:59:35-08:00

The Eating Disorder Task Force is a collaborative effort by Monsour Counseling and Psychological Services (MCAPS), Student Health Services and Health Education Outreach (HEO) to provide resources and direct services to students struggling with eating disorders. The Eating Disorder Task Force aims to support students with direct services and provide appropriate referrals to enhance their psychological well-being and physical health and provide education consultation, awareness and outreach services to students, faculty and staff at The Claremont Colleges.

What should I do if I suspect I or a friend has an eating disorder?2024-02-02T11:59:35-08:00
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