2023-2024 Student Handbook 
    
    Jul 04, 2024  
2023-2024 Student Handbook

Student Resources


Pitzer Campus Resources

The following resources are available to students on the Pitzer College campus.
For information on resources available to Pitzer students at The Claremont Colleges see 5-College Campus Resources.

Use CTRL+F or use the Catalog Search feature on the top right of this page (selecting “Entire Catalog” from the drop-down menu) to locate a specific resource.


Audio Visual Services - A/V

Website | McConnell Center 100 | 909-607-2638

Audio Visual Services provides technical in-class support to the Pitzer academic community. Open Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Calendars

Career Services

Website | Scott Hall 126 | 909-621-8519 

Pitzer Career Services empowers and equips students and alumni to define and achieve post-graduate success as engaged, socially-responsible citizens of the world.  Career Services offers a comprehensive array of opportunities, events, resources, and programs to support career exploration and planning. Students should visit Career Services to work on mapping out a career plan for internships, jobs, graduate school, fellowships, gap-year opportunities and more that will lead to a rewarding start to post-graduate life.

Career Services is open Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. during the academic year and 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. during the summer months. One-on-one appointments may be scheduled with a career adviser through Handshake, and walk-in hours are available for brief meetings.

Center for Asian Pacific American Students (CAPAS)

Website | Instagram | Mead Hall 132 | 909-607-9816

CAPAS aims to promote awareness about issues facing the Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) community. By providing programming and APIDA resources, CAPAS supports students in their social, intellectual and personal growth in a welcoming and supportive environment.

CAPAS offers an APIDA Resource Library, kitchen, study lounge, bike share program, community engagement opportunities, computer stations, programming (academic, cultural, political and social), and resource lists for scholarships, internships and job opportunities. CAPAS is dedicated to diversity by involving all members of the community in its programs and activities.

Clubs and Organizations

Website

Student Student clubs and organizations are chartered by Student Senate and are open to all Pitzer students. There are more than 30 active clubs and Organizations at Pitzer College. Recognized and funded by the Pitzer College Student Senate, our student organizations encompass a wide range of interests and welcome your participation. All student organizations are overseen and supported by the Student Senate’s Vice President of Student Engagement. If you are interested in starting a club, identity group, or any other type of student organization-or if you want to re-found an organization that disbanded- please click here. For more information about running a student organization at Pitzer, see the Pitzer Club and Organizations Resource Guide.

5C Student Organizations

Many student organizations are organized across The Claremont Colleges and welcome the participation of Pitzer students. The most current list of organizations and information about who to contact is available at the ASPC Office at Pomona College’s Smith Campus Center or at https://claremont.campuslabs.com/engage/organizations.

Community Engagement Center (CEC)

Website | Scott Hall 108 | 909-607-8183  

The Community Engagement Center (CEC) connects students and faculty with local organizations to create community-based research, service-learning and experiential education opportunities. CEC serves as a liaison between the college and community partners, provides student internship opportunities, assists with programming, and provides logistical support to students, faculty, staff, and community partners. There are five pillars of engagement, which include; 

  • Direct Action: resources, information, and guides to support direct actions, community organizing, and coalition building
  • Educational Access: support for community partners addressing education equity issues in the community through tutoring, mentorship, and advocacy
  • The People’s Pitzer: an initiative to facilitate engagement practices through education, empowerment, community partnerships, and strategies for student civic action
  • Research & Fundraising: supports the research and fundraising needs of our community partners by leveraging the human and material resources of the colleges
  • Social Media, Arts, & Communications: aims to build creative spaces that empower and amplify individuals and organizations working toward a more just and equitable tomorrow

DACA and Undocumented Student Support

Pitzer College declared itself a Sanctuary College in November 2016, and continues to support the success of undocumented and DACAmented students. Together as collaborative partners, the Office of Student Affairs, Office of the Dean of Faculty, Office of Admissions and Financial Aid, and the Office of Study Abroad and International Programs assists with advocacy, outreach, support and resources for undocumented and DACAmented student success. Additional resources and information are available here.

Dean of Faculty’s Office

Website | Scott Hall 114 | 909-621-8218 | dofcore@pitzer.edu

Dean and VP for Academic Affairs: Allen M. Omoto  

The Office of the Dean of Faculty oversees all matters related to the curriculum and instruction as well as academic requirements and policies.  Students can obtain general academic information and guidance from staff in the Office of the Dean of Faculty. The Office supports academic services and programs across the College, including the Registrar, Study Abroad and International Programs, Institutional Research and Assessment, the Writing Center, and the Pitzer College Art Galleries.  The Office also supports and coordinates the work of Pitzer’s innovative academic centers such as the Community Engagement Center, the Robert Redford Conservancy for Southern California Sustainability, the Institute for Global/Local Action & Study (IGLAS), Critical Action & Social Advocacy (CASA) Pitzer, and the Racial Justice Initiative.   

Students who have concerns related to courses or grades are encouraged to discuss the matter with the involved faculty member(s).  If an issue persists, or for other concerns about academic policies and timelines, students can contact the Dean of Faculty’s Office for guidance.  

The Office of the Dean of Faculty is located in 114 Scott Hall. 

Dining and Catering 

For more information, visit Meal Plans & Claremont Cash on the Pitzer website.

Bon Appetit (Catering)
Website | McConnell Center | 909-607-2794

Pitzer’s catering services are run by Bon Appetit which offers exceptional food, professional service, creative presentation and genuine value. The extensive catering menu includes regional and ethnic specialties and a wide assortment of vegetarian and vegan fare. Whether you are planning an afternoon coffee break, a rustic barbecue, or a black-tie gala, Bon Appetit has something for every taste and budget. Students can also utilize Pack-Outs (for groups of 10 or more) which are ideal for study groups, sports games, clubs and other group activities. The Grove House also provides catering options. For more information, email ghkitchen@pitzer.edu. More information on the Grove House is also below.

Grove House
Website | 909-607-3654

The Grove House is a California craftsman-style bungalow student center located on-campus where one can be a part of the space by hanging out and playing one of a variety of board games, studying in one of the many nooks in the house, or having a jam session with one of the musical instruments available to anyone. The Grove House Committee comprised of students and staff that meets weekly to ensure the provision of community-building events. The Grove house is also home of one of our student-operated restaurants (with the oversight of a full-time Pitzer staff member). Students can stop by for breakfast and lunch that includes vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free items, and refreshments and fresh baked goods are made daily.

McConnell Bistro
Website | McConnell Center | 909-607-2788

A spacious self-service and served dining hall located on the first floor of McConnell Center where students in residence come to eat. Brunch and dinner are served on weekends. Enjoy fresh made-from-scratch meals seven days a week. Meal swipes, Claremont Cash, credit cards, and flex dollars are accepted here.

Pit-Stop Café
Website | Scott Courtyard | 909-607-1704

The Pit-Stop Café is located in Bernard Hall facing the Scott Courtyard. The café serves coffee, espresso drinks, gourmet sandwiches, wraps, salads, fruit cups, juice and freshly baked pastries. Wireless Internet access is available and Meal swipes, Claremont Cash, credit cards, and flex dollars are accepted here.

Shakedown Café
Website | Gold Student Center | 909-607-4338

Located close to the residence halls, this spot is a short walk to get a late night snack. From plant based proteins to grass-fed beef burgers, fresh made salads and sandwiches, and our brand new Taqueria opening this year, this spot is the perfect community gathering place. Meal swipes, Claremont Cash, credit cards, and flex dollars are accepted here.

Duplicating Services

Website | Bernard Hall 111 | 909-621-8461

Duplicating provides a variety of services for faculty, staff and students. Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Duplicating does not provide book or notebook copy services.

Emergency Preparedness

Website

Pitzer College, along with The Claremont Colleges, has an extensive emergency preparedness plan in place that includes emergency response, search and rescue, building inspections and more. For more information, please contact our Safety and Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, Samantha Greer at Samantha_Greer@pitzer.edu.

Facilities Work Service Requests

Website

Please call Facilities immediately at 72226 (909.607.2226) if there are urgent or emergency concerns. 

There are three ways to make a routine service request: 

  1. Submit the Online Service Request Form

  1. Call Facilities at 72226 (909.607.2226) 

  1. In person at the Facilities Service Desk, McConnell 1st floor, during regular business hours. 

  1. After-hours, please call Campus Safety at 909-607-2000 for emergencies only. 

Pitzer@CCA Residents 

Pitzer students living at the Claremont Collegiate Apartments (CCA) will use the CCA management’s Work Order website to submit work requests. Please follow the instructions below:  

  1. Visit https://claremontcollegiate.residentportal.com/  

  1. Login under “User Log In” using your CCA Resident Portal Login (NOTE: This is different than your Pitzer login info) 

  2. Click the “Maintenance” tab across the top > “Submit a Work Order” button on the left > complete the form.   

    • Please submit details of the location, problem, description, entry notes, and attach a photo.

  3. After-hours, please call 909-332-2466 for emergeny work orders.

Financial Aid 

Website | McConnell Center 320 | 909-621-8208

The Office of Financial Aid is available to help students and their families understand their aid packages and financing options. The staff is available for one-on-one appointments during office hours to answer any financial aid questions. 

Responsibilities & Services: 

  • Reviewing yearly aid eligibility

  • Paying financial aid funds to Student Accounts

  • Processing outside scholarship checks/forms 

  • Assisting families interested in borrowing student and/or parent loans

Gold Student Center (GSC)

Website | Pitzer Service Road | 909-607-7492

The Peter and Gloria Gold Student Health and Wellness Center aims to aid in the holistic development of students through Involvement in campus life. It houses the College’s gym, it features a yoga studio and a Pilates studio, a pool and the Shakedown Café. It is the main meeting space for several of the college’s clubs and student organizations, including the Student Activities office and the Latinx Student Union in the Dolores Huerta Room.

Green Bike Program (GBP)

Website | Pitzer Service Road

The Green Bike Program (GBP) provides Pitzer students with free loaner bikes, encouraging eco-friendly transportation around the Claremont Colleges. The GBP is also a repair shop and charges only for the price of parts; labor is free. All students, staff and faculty can bring their bikes to the shop for repairs.

Information Technology

Website | Bernard Hall 103/105 | Help Desk: 909-607-3065 | help@pitzer.edu

Please refer to the Computer and Network Policies and Procedures found in General College Policies   for all the rules and regulations of computer and network use at Pitzer.  

Wireless internet access is available throughout all the Claremont Colleges and can be accessed with your Pitzer credentials. There are limited wired connections in the residence halls which are available upon request only.

The Office of Information Technology is available to students for limited technical support. IT can diagnose and repair minor computer issues; however, if there is physical damage or complex issues, IT will refer the student to an outside vendor.

The computer lab in Bernard Hall 103/105 has a combination of Macs and Windows computers. The computer lab is staffed during the day only but is available 24 hours a day with ID Card access. The lab has an array of Microsoft Office and Adobe CC products as well as campus-wide academic software. Students are given $15 a semester’s-worth of print credit which they can use to print on printers throughout the residential halls and in the computer lab. Black and white printing is automatically deducted from their account at $0.05/page. Color printing is also available and is $0.25/page. Specialty printing (such as posters, stickers, etc.) can be done at the Duplicating Office, but they accept only cash, not print credit. If a student runs out of semester credit, they can pay for more with cash, check or Claremont Cash. Additional credit may be given to seniors for thesis printing if approved by their thesis adviser.

International Programs

Website | West Hall Q100 | 909-621-8308

Located with the Office of Study Abroad, the International Programs Office provides matriculated international students and visiting international exchange students with a wide range of services including cultural and academic support as well as assistance with visas and related immigration issues. The Office also supports the International Scholars academic program and houses the International Student Adviser (ISA). 

Jumpstart

Website | Atherton 415-417 | 909-607-9290

Jumpstart is a national non-profit working toward the day every child enters school prepared to succeed. Through Jumpstart, college students work in teams at local preschools serving neighborhoods impacted by inequitable policies and structures. Our students focus on social and emotional support, school success, family involvement and developing future teachers and advocates of early childhood education. Jumpstart works to create a nurturing environment where children can thrive as we collectively work toward equity and access to high-quality education making our communities stronger.

Keck Science

The W.M. Keck Science Department is the interdisciplinary home to all natural science faculty in biology, chemistry, environmental science, neuroscience, and physics for Pitzer, Scripps and Claremont McKenna colleges. The department is administered cooperatively and is housed within an 81,000-square-foot center located at the intersection of the three colleges. The department offers 12 discrete degree options, including dual-degree programs in partnership with schools of engineering and majors in conjunction with disciplines outside the sciences. The W.M. Keck Science Department provides comprehensive, interdisciplinary instruction in small class settings and numerous opportunities for students to conduct research.  

For more information, please contact the Office of the Dean of Faculty at dofcore@pitzer.edu.

Lost and Found

Lost items may be claimed in the following locations: Facilities/McConnell Center Basement, the Campus Safety Office, and the Office of Student Affairs. Items not claimed within thirty days may be disposed of.

Lucian Marquis Library and Reading Room

Mead Hall | 909-607-4311

For the convenience of students who wish to use a quiet, on-campus study room with basic reference materials, a browsing library and study room have been established in Mead Hall near the main entry. Reserve materials also are available.

Mail Center

Website | Atherton Hall A-101 | 909-607-3827

The Mail Center is open Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm, closed 12 to 1 for lunch. The mail center accepts package from all services. UPS, USPS, DHL, Federal Express should be addressed to Pitzer College 1050 N. Mills Claremont, Ca. 91711 address. Door dash, Target, or any other special delivery services should be addressed to the mail center address: 1150 Pitzer Rd. Claremont, Ca. 91711. Please, include your name on your packages. Your current ID is required to pick up your mail and parcel pick up; you are not permitted to pick up any other students’ mail. There is an Amazon Locker (“Lizzie”) located in the Holden parking lot just east of McConnell Center.

To send a package, go online to the service you will be using, pay and print a shipping label. Then bring the packages to the Atherton Mail Center and the staff will arrange pick up. Delivery and pick up services will not go to the dorm rooms. 

New Resources Student (NRS) Lounge

Located in Mead Hall, the lounge provides a place for our NRS students to study or relax. The lounge is equipped with a campus-networked computer, printer, small refrigerator, lockers, and comfortable furniture. NRS students can get their ID card’s coded for access into the building by visiting Facilities in the basement of McConnell Center.

Office of Fellowships and Scholarships

Website | Fletcher 204 | 909-607-9108

The Office of Fellowships and Scholarships provides knowledgeable advisers to assist candidates through the selection and application process for scholarships, grants and fellowships. Candidates select from a range of national and international undergraduate and graduate opportunities.

Office of the Registrar

Website | Fletcher Hall 102 | 909-607-2650

The Office of the Registrar serves the Pitzer College community through responsibility for registration, graduate eligibility and diplomas, upholding academic policies, transcripts, academic records and grades, schedule of courses, enrollment verification and enrollment statistics. The Office of the Registrar can assist with academic matters such as: 

For Academic Policies refer to the Pitzer College Catalog

Pitzer Academic Support Services (PASS)

Website | Scott Hall 120 | 909-607-0213

The primary mission of Pitzer College’s Academic Support Services (PASS) is to assist students in achieving academic success. PASS is committed to collaborating with Pitzer’s diverse community to ensure that all aspects of campus life- learning, working, and living are accessible to all students. PASS provides resources, training, programming, collaboration, and direct services to facilitate academic success, create inclusive environments, and achieve access and equity.

PASS seeks to:Provide appropriate accommodations and support services to ensure access, inclusive environments, and academic success.

  • Provide appropriate accommodations and support services to ensure access, inclusive environments, and academic success.
  • Serve as a resource for students who need information, additional assistance, and referrals during their time at Pitzer.
  • Assist the institution in interpreting federal and state legislation mandating appropriate accommodations for students with disabilities.

PASS provides a comprehensive amount of support services including academic coaching, tutoring, academic and housing accommodations, psychological assessments, crisis intervention, and academic resources to ensure that all students have full access to institutional life and are provided with resources to succeed academically. Visit the PASS website to learn how you can access these resources in more detail.

For information on Housing Accommodations, please see Housing Accommodations Policy and Procedures found in General College Policies  .

Case Manager

Case Management was established at Pitzer College in 2015 and is a part of Pitzer’s Academic Support Services (PASS). Case management was created to better serve the needs of the community. Case Management is firmly rooted in Pitzer’s core and community values such as community, diversity, action, intercultural understanding, social responsibility and justice. Case Management supports students struggling with academic success, mental or physical health issues, relational and social struggles and other concerns.

Pitzer College Case Management offers:

  • Crises Intervention
  • Referrals
  • Outreach
  • Consultation
  • Resources
  • Advocacy
  • Coordination of Care
  • Hospitalization follow-up services
  • Wellness and Stress Management Workshops

Student Success and Wellness Plan

At Pitzer, we care about the well-being and success of students in and out of the classroom. During times that a student may be struggling with their wellness, The Pitzer Case Management Team may provide a student with a Student Success and Wellness Plan (SSWP) outlining a particular course of action in collaboration with the student.

Depending on the student’s individualized needs and situation, some students may require more intensive options such as short-term care (wellness checks and temporary hospitalization) or long-term care (leave of absence or withdrawal from the College). In most cases, the Pitzer Care team will work with a student and/or the student’s family to arrange a collaborative plan for short-term and long-term care. In certain limited cases, based upon an individualized assessment, a student may be withdrawn from the College involuntarily under the authority of the Dean.

Additional Resources

Mental Health and Well-Being Support

Student Disability Resource Center

Department of Education Office of Civil Rights

Pitzer College Art Galleries

Website | Nichols Gallery (Broad Center); and Lenzner Family Art Gallery (Atherton Hall); and Kallick Family Gallery, which is part of the Pitzer College Mosbacher/Gartrell Center for Media Experimentation and Activism (West Hall) | 909-607-8797

The Pitzer College Art Galleries’ mandate is Education and Advocacy through the Pitzer College core values-social responsibility, intercultural understanding, interdisciplinary learning, student engagement, and environmental sustainability. By following these precepts, Pitzer College Art Galleries engage and interrogate contemporary and historical issues of importance to expand our audiences’ understanding and contribution to our artistic, intellectual, and social culture.

A focus on marginalized perspectives and inclusivity is central to the Pitzer College Art Galleries’ mission and is deeply tied to the mission of the College. These values are enacted through the Galleries’ exhibitions and programming, its partnerships with faculty, and its collaborations with Pitzer’s academic centers in support of student engagement across multiple disciplines.

Residence Life

Website | East Sanborn Hall C300 | 909-607-3900 | housing@pitzer.edu

The mission of Residence Life is to Cultivate a Caring Community:

  • Cultivate: Residence Life supports students in their individual development and academic pursuits.
  • Caring: Residence Life prioritizes student safety and well-being.
  • Community: Residence Life fosters an inclusive community where students can meaningfully engage with others.

Pitzer College is committed to the belief that residential life is a transformational component of the educational experience. Residential living offers the opportunity for students of widely varying backgrounds to connect over their academic passions and shared interests. Through opportunities within the residence halls to engage with the community and build interpersonal relationships, students experience individual growth and create lasting memories.

Residence Life employs a variety of student staff members including Resident Assistants and Residence Life Office Assistants. Residence Life also has a team of professional staff members who live in the residence halls, serve on-call, supervise the student staff members, and administer housing, conference services, and dining on-campus.  Your RA and RD are great resources for questions about on-campus life, any issues in the residence halls, and how the housing process works each year.

Visit Residence Life Policies and Procedures for more information.

Contact us at housing@pitzer.edu

Room Reservations

See the Facilities webpage or contact facilities@pitzer.edu for more information. Requests should be made at least one week in advance.

Student Accounts

Website | McConnell Center 320 | 909-621-8191

The Office of Student Accounts is responsible for the billing and collection of tuition, fees and incidental charges. Student Accounts processes payments, credits, refunds and charges; generates monthly statements; and assists students and their families in understanding basic aspects of their student account.  Incidental charges and credits originate from departments across the College and The Claremont Colleges, such as parking citations, student health services charges and student housing fines. For more information about Student Accounts and payment plan options, visit the Student Accounts website.

Student Affairs

Website | Scott Hall 120 | 909-621-8241

Student Affairs advances Pitzer’s Mission and Core Values by providing student-centered support services, academic support, engaging and diverse co-curricular programs, and wellbeing activities designed to help students thrive.  We are committed to the holistic development of students, challenging students to live with integrity, honor the responsibilities that come with agreeing to be a member of the Pitzer community, and empowering students to be active participants in their own experience. As a residential College, we are committed to the belief that residential life is a transformational component of the educational experience that transcends all facets of student life. Residential living, engagement in Campus Life, community engagement, career exploration and wellbeing activities offer the opportunity for students of widely varying backgrounds to connect over their academic passions, personal or club/organization goals, values, and shared interests. Through opportunities to engage with the community and build interpersonal relationships, students experience individual growth and create lasting memories. As scholars, leaders, and catalysts of change, students will engage in exciting complex and challenging dialogue or experiences related to the construction and deconstruction of knowledge, and our office is a key source for information, advice, coaching, challenging student thinking and actions, wellbeing activities, programs, active support during difficult moments and celebrating the joy in the student journey.

Student Success Loan Program

Website | Gold Student Center 104 | 909-607-7622

The Pitzer Student Success Loan Program is managed by the Office of Student Affairs Student Success Initiatives area. It provides currently enrolled Pitzer College students with helpful academic resources, including course texts, course materials and devices.  The program does not offer direct financial loans. Loans are subject to availability. For more information or to make a donation, please see https://www.pitzer.edu/student-life/student-affairs/student-loan-program/.

Study Abroad Programs

Website | West Hall Q101 | 909-621-8104

Study Abroad is an important component of a Pitzer education. Pitzer has designed its own semester and summer programs that are particularly appropriate for fulfilling Pitzer’s unique graduation. In addition to the Pitzer-run semester and summer programs, there are over 50 off-campus study opportunities through international exchange, domestic exchange, and direct-enroll sites.   

Title IX Coordinator

Website | Broad Center 212 | 909-607-2958 | titleix@pitzer.edu 

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) prohibits sex-based discrimination in educational programs and activities at institutions that receive federal financial funding.  Pitzer College is committed to providing an educational environment free from all forms of discrimination, including sex-based discrimination. Sexual harassment, which can include sexual violence and gender-based harassment, is a form of sex discrimination. Pitzer College provides support and resources to students, faculty, and staff to prevent, stop, and remedy sex-based discrimination in all forms.

Pitzer College encourages all members of our community to report sex discrimination, including sexual harassment and sexual misconduct, to the Title IX Coordinator, Complaint Officers or by filling out an online report via the Title IX website.

Trans Advocacy Programming Acceptance and Support (TAPAS)

Pitzer’s Trans Advocacy Programming Acceptance and Support (TAPAS) is the committee (including representation from the QRC and other TCCS student services) whose mission is to support the trans and nonbinary community at Pitzer College. TAPAS has created and maintains a website with resources for trans and non-binary students at Pitzer College.

Transportation

Website | 909-607-3827

For more information on Pitzer vans and other transportation options, please contact Bryce Sternquist (Transportation Coordinator, Bryce_sternquist@pitzer.edu) or visit the website above.

Writing Center

Website | Mead Hall 131 | writing@pitzer.edu

The Pitzer Writing Center offers free one-on-one consultations with peer Fellows trained to work with writers on assignments across the disciplines and at any stage of the writing process, from brainstorming to polishing a final draft. We’re one of the College’s most popular academic resources, holding over 2,000 sessions and dozens of writing events per semester, including a dedicated writing space for you to write in the company of others. Specialized consultations are available for fellowship applicants, multilingual writers, and senior thesis writers. Information on booking appointments, and attending workshops and write-ins are available on our website to foster support and community around the writing process.


5-College Campus Resources

Asian American Resource Center (AARC) at Pomona College

Website | Smith Campus Center | 909-621-8639

The Asian American Resource Center (AARC) at Pomona College, established in 1991, helps Asian Pacific Islander and Desi American (APIDA) students develop intellectually, socially, personally, academically and politically. The AARC houses the 5C Asian American Advisory Board (AdBoard) which seeks to foster collaboration and partnership across APIDA mentorship groups and affinity organizations across the consortium. The AdBoard collaborates with Pitzer entities through the Center for Asian Pacific Students (CAPAS) and the student organization The Pasifika Asian Student Union (PASU).

Athletics

Club Sports, Intramural & Recreational Sports

 

Club Sports Website - Intramural Sports Website - Center for Athletics, Recreation, and Wellness Website | Center for Athletics, Recreation and Wellness, Pomona College | 909-621-8021

The Claremont Colleges have two Directors of Intramural, Club and Recreational Sports to lead the day to day operations of their respective programs. Intramural Sports are organized individual and team sports that are played between Pitzer and Pomona students on campus. Club Sports are five college student run organizations that range from being Clubs that interact only on campus to those who compete regionally and nationally. The Directors are in place to oversee the 5C Club Sport program and assist each club’s student leaders in managing their operations. All student organizations that compete in a sport/recreational activity must be registered as 5C Student Organizations and meet with either Dominiqic Williams - Dominiqic.Williams@pomona.edu (Pomona-Pitzer) or Matt Ryan - Matthew.Ryan@cms.claremont.edu (Claremont-Mudd-Scripps) for more information. For more information regarding Club Sports, Intramural Sports, and Recreation please visit the websites above.   

Division III Athletics | The Pomona-Pitzer Sagehens

 

Website | Center for Athletics, Recreation, and Wellness, Pomona College | 909-621-8016

Pitzer College joined forces with Pomona College to form Pomona-Pitzer athletics in 1970. Sagehen Athletics serve as one team in the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC). Today, Pomona-Pitzer scholar athletes play on 21 varsity athletic teams in Division III of the NCAA. The 21 teams include men’s and women’s: basketball, cross-country, golf, soccer, swimming & diving, tennis, track & field and water polo as well as baseball, football, women’s lacrosse, softball and women’s volleyball. Pomona-Pitzer athletes regularly compete for and win SCIAC championships and many individuals/teams qualify for NCAA national championship competition.

Recreation Facilities and Fields

Website | Center for Athletics, Recreation, and Wellness, Pomona College | 909-621-8016

The new Center for Athletics, Recreation and Wellness (CARW) is a state-of-the-art athletic and recreation complex. The facility is available for use at no charge to Pitzer faculty, staff, and students by presenting their Pitzer ID card upon entry. The facility includes access to cardio and weight equipment, two studios, a recreation and competition gym, and day use locker rooms. In addition, the Haldeman and Pendleton pools are available for use by Pitzer faculty, staff, and students at no charge by presenting their Pitzer ID card upon entry. For hours of operation, please visit wellness.pomona.edu. Pomona College also has a running track, tennis courts and fields that are available for use by Pitzer faculty, staff, and students either by drop-in (track and tennis courts) or reservation (fields) when not in use by physical education, varsity athletics, and intramural/club sports.

Other opportunities for recreation and exercise are available through drop-in fitness classes at both the CARW and Gold Student Center in addition to the robust physical education class offerings provided through the physical education departments at both Pomona College and Claremont McKenna College. For more information please go to the Physical Education webpage for a list of current class offerings.

ATM Machines

There are two ATM machines at The Claremont Colleges. One is at Smith Campus Center, Pomona College and is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Another ATM is located at the south entrance to the Honnold Cafe inside the Honnold-Mudd Library. The Colleges are also within walking distance of Claremont Village.

Auditoriums and Theaters

Bridges Auditorium
www.pomona.edu/bridges | Pomona College | 909-621-8031

Bridges Auditorium is one of Southern California’s premier college venues for the best in music, theatre and performing arts. The auditorium has seen such artists and personalities as Amelia Earhart, Andres Segovia, Steve Martin, Lily Pons, Fritz Kreisler, Marian Anderson, Admiral Richard E. Byrd, Henry Fonda, Ella Fitzgerald, Martha Graham, Beverly Sills, John Charles Thomas, Muhammad Ali, Benny Goodman, Chuck Mangioni, Sergei Rachmaninoff, Yehudi Menuhin, Eve Curie, Sandra Day O’Connor, Hillary Clinton, President Bill Clinton, James Earl Jones, Dave Chappelle, Carlos Mencia, Lewis Black, Russell Peters and Bono. Great symphony orchestras, distinguished operatic companies and celebrated personalities in the dramatic arts and entertainment fields make a list that defines the best in arts and culture for the better part of the 20th century.

Byron Dick Seaver Theatre
Website | Pomona College

Surrounding a beautifully landscaped courtyard, the award-winning Byron Dick Seaver Theatre Complex houses a 335-seat thrust-proscenium theatre, the 125-seat Virginia Princehouse Allen “black box” theatre, and two performance-ready studio classrooms. The main theatre was designed to enable audience-actor integration with runways, overhead galleries and adaptable caliper stages for flexibility. Performance facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art lighting, sound and projection equipment.

A design studio, smart classroom, scene shop, costume shop, recording studio, makeup and dressing rooms, greenroom, offices and a well-stocked theatre library complete the Seaver Theatre Complex. Built in 1990, the building received an award of merit in 1995 from the U.S. Institute for Theatre Technology, which noted its handsome courtyard and flexible, non-intimidating teaching spaces, inside and out.

Stages:

  • Seaver Main Stage | 335 seat thrust-proscenium
  • Virginia Princehouse Allen Theatre | 125 seat “black box” space with flexible seating
  • Large Studio | Open rectangular space that allows for classes or student production, sound and lighting available

Campus Safety

Website |101 S. Mills Ave | 909-621-8170 (Main) | 909-607-2000 (Emergency Line)

Campus Safety personnel are on duty 24 hours a day year-round and desire to serve and interact with students, faculty, staff, and visitors of The Claremont Colleges. Campus Safety is staffed by employees who are specifically trained and responsible for a full range of public safety services dedicated to protecting persons and property, including: enforcement of all federal, state, and local laws, as well as College policies and regulations, responding to suspicious persons and activity calls, the apprehension of suspects, and assists the Claremont Police Department in the arrest of suspects. The Department is also a first-responder for medical emergencies, fire emergencies, traffic accidents, oversees parking and traffic enforcement, safety hazards, escort services, and a host of related security services. The department has crime prevention professionals to help provide the community with comprehensive programs promoting the reduction of crime. However, it must be recognized that ultimately each individual is responsible for their own safety and security. In this regard, the following suggestions are made:

  • Report all crimes and any suspicious activity/persons immediately by calling 909-607-2000. Prompt reporting may assist in apprehension and prevention of future crimes.
  • Keep your residential or office door(s) locked and do not prop doors.
  • Exercise good judgment and remain aware of your surroundings when walking alone, especially at night.
  • If concerned for your safety, request an escort service when traveling alone on campus at night; contact Campus Safety at 909-607-2000.
  • Participate in crime prevention programs.
  • Secure valuables inside your room in a locked desk, closet, trunk, chest, etc. (medication, jewelry, cash, credit cards, passport, small electronics, and laptop).
  • Always, always properly secure/lock your bike even if you are only leaving it for a minute! It is recommended that you use a U-lock, which is sturdier than a cable lock.
  • Check the Department of Campus Safety Website for detailed information regarding Reporting Emergencies; Parking Information; Crime Prevention Information; 7C Annual Security Reports, the Clery Daily Crime Log, as well as links to other important Websites.
  • Download the LiveSafe smartphone app that helps members of The Claremont Colleges find resources and information as well as communicate suspicious or hazardous activities to Campus Safety.

Cards and Claremont Cash (TCC Connection)

Website | Honnold-Mudd Library - South Lobby | 909-607-3969

The TCCS Connection provides ID card services for The Claremont Colleges Services. In addition to ID card services, TCCS Connection has copy services, postal services, Fed Ex, UPS Drop off’s and passport and visa photo services and more. TCCS Connection also manages the Claremont Cash program. Claremont Cash can be used to purchase food and non-food items throughout The Claremont Colleges Services, and may be used at local merchants in and around Claremont. All students, faculty and staff of The Claremont Colleges have a Claremont Cash account established as soon as their ID card is created. Funds may be deposited online with credit card. Also cash, check, MasterCard/Visa and Apple pay at TCCS Connection. Unused funds will roll over from one year to the next. There are no cash withdrawals permitted until you graduate or leave the Colleges, at which time you can request a refund of unused funds. You can use Claremont Cash at all undergraduate college dining halls, all retail food and on-campus convenience stores as well as the Pitzer laundry rooms, Honnold Café, Huntley Bookstore, Student Health Services, the libraries, and the TCCS Connection. There are a few merchants in the Claremont area also accept Claremont Cash. Please visit the website for more information on the program and to view a complete list of on and off-campus locations that accept Claremont Cash.

Chaplaincy of The Claremont Colleges

Website | McAlister Center, 919 North Columbia Avenue | 909-621-8685

At The Claremont Colleges, Chaplains serve as confidential spiritual counselors, emotional leaders, and provide ethical leadership to the campus community at large. There are four Chaplains onsite, a Rabbi, Imam, Catholic Priest, and Protestant Minister. Though each Chaplain holds a specific faith, they encourage and support all religious and spiritual student groups and communities on campus. It is the goal of the Chaplains to strengthen individual faith and promote interfaith relations. The Chaplains are located at The McAlister Center for Religious Activities. The center offers a full schedule of weekly worship opportunities, events that promotes faith and learning, and celebrations of holy days. The Chaplains offer religious support, emotional health and wellness, and create a faith community for students as they pursue their education.

Chicano Latino Student Affairs (CLSA)

Website | Tranquada Student Services Building, 757 College Way | 909-621-8044

Chicano Latino Student Affairs (CLSA) provides enrichment programs and services that enhance the academic success and personal development of Chicanx/Latinx students at The Claremont Colleges. Our office offers academic support, personal guidance, graduate/professional school advice, cultural enrichment, and leadership opportunities. We strive to promote programming that establishes a strong foundation to ensure success at The Claremont Colleges.

Drug and Alcohol Abuse Education Programs

  • AlcoholEdu for First Year Students : Mandatory online educational course for all incoming first-year students prior to course registration. This course, designed by EVERFI for students entering college, is an interactive online program that uses the latest evidence-based prevention methods to create a highly engaging user experience, inspiring students to make healthier decisions related to alcohol and other drugs. This course includes tailored content that aims to (1) engage abstainers, light to moderate drinkers, and frequent drinkers with customized messaging, (2) educate students on the mental and physical the effects of alcohol, and (3) prepare students to engage in bystander intervention.
  • Alcohol Education Training for Student Leaders: This training session consists of a brief review of AlcoholEdu and an introduction to cultural norms and expectations of alcohol, the impact of alcohol on sleep and the science of tolerance. Students learned the science and supporting research behind these concepts and the harm reduction approach to alcohol education.
  • Alcohol Education Training for First-Year Class: This orientation session consists of a brief review of AlcoholEdu and an introduction to cultural norms and expectations of alcohol, the impact of alcohol on sleep and the science of tolerance. Students learned the science and supporting research behind these concepts and the harm reduction approach to alcohol education.
  • Alcohol 101: A 30-minute meeting with HEO that includes a pre-test and instructions for how to conduct the “Pour Me a Drink” program. The student will then facilitate the “Pour Me A Drink”  session on their home campus.  The student then meets with a staff member in Health Education Outreach  (HEO) for an additional hour to discuss the results and complete a post-test.
  • Beyond AlcoholEdu Workshop: Mandatory in-person workshop for all incoming students.
  • Marijuana 101: This is a 1.5-hour educational meeting with a member of the Health Education Outreach (HEO) staff. Good Samaritan Amnesty Policy: Students are always encouraged to seek immediate and appropriate assistance and medical attention in alcohol or other drug-related emergencies. At Pitzer, students care enough about each other, to be a responsible and good bystander by calling for help when needed. Students that experience an alcohol and/or other drug-related hospitalization will not be subject to punitive measures. Students who appropriately and cooperatively assist another student in receiving medical attention will not be subject to disciplinary proceedings for their actions. To support care, well-being and student success, educational and rehabilitative measures and wellness and success planning may be developed in partnership with the students involved. 
  • HE (Higher Education) Prescription Drug Prevention: Mandatory online educational course for all incoming first-year students prior to course registration. Designed by EVERFI, this is an innovative digital course that arms students with the knowledge and skills to make healthy, informed decisions when it comes to prescription medications using an evidence-based, population-level approach to prevention. Through interactive scenarios and self-guided activities, students learn about a range of topics, including the science of addiction, how to properly use and dispose of prescription drugs, and how to intervene when faced with a situation involving drug misuse.

Assistance for Alcohol Abuse and/or Drug Use Problems

The Claremont Colleges are committed to education and counseling as the primary focus of their substance abuse programs and will provide confidential professional assistance for any students who want it. Students are urged to seek information and help regarding substance abuse for themselves or their friends. A variety of services, including counseling, educational materials, campus Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous meetings and referrals are available at the following offices:

  • Office of Student Affairs (OSA)
    Website | Scott Hall 120 | 909-621-8241

  • Monsour Counseling and Psychological Services (MCAPS)
    Website | Tranquada Student Services Center, 1st floor | 909-621-8202 (Non-Emergency) | 909-607-2000 (After-Hours Emergency)

  • Student Health Services (SHS)
    Website | Tranquada Student Services Center, 1st floor | 909-621-8222 (Non-Emergency) | 909-607-2000 (After-Hours Emergency)

EmPOWER Center

Website |1030 Dartmouth Avenue |  909-607-2689

The EmPOWER Center’s mission is to create a culture where all members of The Claremont Colleges respect and look out for each other, and where students impacted by sexual violence, dating/domestic violence, and stalking receive holistic support and care. The Center provides free, confidential advocacy and support to 7C students impacted by any of these forms of violence, and provides year-round educational programming on healthy relationships, bystander intervention, healthy masculinity, consent, how to support a survivor, and more.

The Hive

Website | 130 East 7th Street (Pomona College)

The purpose of the Rick and Susan Sontag Center for Collaborative Creativity (the Hive) is to accelerate the creative development of students across the 5Cs. We do that through exploration - by creating a safe space to experiment and play; collaboration - by bringing people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives together to be in the “intellectual muck” together; and experiential learning - thinking by doing. We do all this through a range of activities, both curricular and co-curricular. Our learning activities run the spectrum from short one-hour mini-workshops that give students a taste of a particular topic area to class activities that allow students to interact with outside partners on real-world challenges. Check out the Hive webpage for more details about all the work happening there.

Huntley Bookstore

Website | 800 S Dartmouth Ave | 909-607-1502

The Huntley Bookstore is the official campus bookstore for The Claremont Colleges. The Huntley Bookstore supplies all of your course material needs available in new, used, rental, and digital formats. They carry a wide variety of products including apparel, gifts, technology, snacks, dorm supplies, along with health and beauty products. They are an Apple authorized store carrying the latest Apple products at educational discounted prices.​

The Huntley Bookstore is open year-round with a variety of additional services. These include: graduation items like regalia rentals and custom regalia, diploma frames, as well as special orders for reference materials, general books, and technology.​

The store is currently located on the 1st floor of the Honnold Mudd Library near the south entrance.

For hours of operation or to order online, visit their website or call 909-607-1502 during normal business hours.​

Intercollegiate Department of Asian American Studies (IDAAS)

Website | Pomona College | 909-607-9508

Established in 1998, IDAAS provides a rich academic program to all students at the Claremont Colleges. IDAAS has thirteen core faculty and offers interdisciplinary undergraduate majors and minors in Asian American Studies. Carrying forward the community-based origins of Asian American Studies, we provide innovative opportunities such as the Margo Okazawa-Rey Summer Fellowship, creative and community-based theses, a student/faculty-run topical seminar, the Peter Kiang Thesis Prize, and the Merle Woo Project Prize.

Intercollegiate Department of Africana Studies (IDAS)

Website | 1105 Lincoln Building (Pomona) | 909-607-3070

The mission of the Intercollegiate Department of Africana Studies (IDAS) is to examine, through various academic disciplines, the experiences of people of African heritage worldwide. The Africana Studies curriculum helps to unify an important area of intellectual investigation and enhances appreciation of particular disciplines in the humanities and the social sciences. The department is committed to excellence in teaching and scholarship and is a vital information resource for students and researchers. Moreover, its faculty endeavors to create an intellectual climate that fosters cross-cultural dialogue. For more information, please visit https://colleges.claremont.edu/africana-studies/ or call (909) 607-3070.

Libraries

The Claremont Colleges Library
Website | Eighth Street and Dartmouth Avenue | 909-621-8250

Committed to fostering intellectual discovery, critical thinking, and life-long learning through a dynamic, equitable, and welcoming environment, The Claremont Colleges Library provides students with extensive research support throughout all stages of their academic journey. Its vast physical and digital collections range from the humanities to sciences to social sciences and beyond. Particularly noteworthy is the Library’s support for information literacy and digital scholarship; its Asian Library collections which include rare books, manuscripts, and artifacts from China, Japan, and Korea; and its Special Collections of medieval manuscripts, materials from California and the West, and much more. Students can also leverage the Library’s quiet study and collaborative spaces throughout its Honnold and Mudd buildings which are connected via bridge.

Denison Library
Website | Scripps College | 909-607-3941
This library specializes in the humanities, fine arts and Women’s Studies. Special collections include materials on contemporary fine printing, fine bindings and the history of women.

Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden Library
Website | 1500 North College, Claremont, CA | 909-625-8767
Located at Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden, the RSABG library specializes in botany and horticulture. The library requests that students call before using the facilities.
**New for Fall 2021 – Starting August 6, 2021 – Pitzer students can recieve FREE ADMISSION when they present their Pitzer ID to the kiosk attendant**

Media Studies Production Center

Website | West Hall Q125

The Mosbacher/Gartrell Center for Media Experimentation and Activism at Pitzer College is a professional-standard post-production facility. Students have access to a wide range of the latest imaging, editing, animation, sound and graphics software. It also includes a student-run equipment room and screening lounge.

Monsour Counseling and Psychological Services (MCAPS)

Website | Tranquada Student Services Building, 1st Floor 
909-621-8202 (Non-Emergency) | 909-607-2000 (After-Hours Emergency)

MCAPS is available for those in need of short-term counseling. Students who already work with mental health professionals should establish care in the Claremont Community when arriving to campus for ongoing mental health needs. The center is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday during the academic year. Appointments after hours may be made available upon request. Appointments may be scheduled over the phone or in person. An on-call therapist is available in emergency situations, but otherwise, an appointment is usually made a few days to one week in advance (depending upon flexibility of the student’s schedule). Psychological and psychiatric services are available at no charge. Any medication prescribed is the financial responsibility of the client. All sessions and discussions with a therapist are confidential.

Office of Black Student Affairs (OBSA)

Website | 139 East Seventh Street | 909-607-3669

Mission

The Office of Black Student Affairs (OBSA) is a cultural center and service unit providing support, resources, and space for students of African descent to feel safe, valued, informed and connected at The Claremont Colleges. OBSA offers a range of programming on behalf of TCC students of African descent, faculty, staff, and allies. OBSA’s key service areas include identity-based workshops, skill-building activities, mentoring, cultural and social enrichment activities, student organizational support, professional/career development workshops, the sharing of TCC resources and referrals, heritage-month programming and other celebrations, and collaborative partnerships with TCC, departments, and organizations. OBSA also offers a year round 5C peer mentorship program providing students with mentorship activities and social engagement.

Services

• Students can subscribe to receive OBSA emails at any time by visiting our website and completing our subscription survey online or by emailing our office at obsa@claremont.edu.

• We offer a range of workshops, social events, special outings and have dozens of active partnerships across the colleges

• Students can register for card swipe access to use OBSA facilities during certain restricted hours. Common spaces include the main house, garden, and back house/bungalow.

• During business hours, which are 9:00am - 4:30pm, OBSA’s conference rooms, bungalow, and garden can be used freely for meetings, relaxation, or study.

• Each year OBSA publishes the Black Book, which is an online resource guide to help students identify key people, events, resources, and organizations that can support their college journey. The Black Book includes black faculty and staff from The Claremont Colleges, local black owned businesses and scholarship information for both undergraduate and graduate students.

• OBSA’s space can be reserved by anyone in the Claremont Colleges for approved events for free.

• Students can schedule appointments with our staff to discuss sensitive issues, obtain advising or counseling, or engage in dialogue.

• Students can apply for grants to support unique projects, emergency funding, organized student group activities, and conference travel.

• The annual Black Intersections Conference is free to all TCC students and provides a vibrant intellectual and cultural experience featuring the scholarship of students, as well as faculty, staff, and alumni.

Queer Resource Center (QRC)

Website | Pomona College | 909-607-1817 | Facebook | Instagram

The Queer Resource Center is a 7 College resource center serving the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, asexual, omnisexual, pansexual, and ally communities at the Claremont Colleges. The QRC provides allyship and educational training for Claremont College students, faculty, and staff and offers students mentorship opportunities through a student mentoring program QQMP (i.e., Queer and Questioning Mentor Program), local Queer Straight Alliance support through LEGS (i.e., Leadership and Engagement in Gender and Sexuality), and lunches with QSAFE (i.e., Queer Staff and Faculty Engagement) to connect with queer life on and off-campus.

Major programming efforts at the Queer Resource Center include planning social, educational, and political programs, including but not limited to queer faculty and staff luncheons, collaborative programs throughout the consortium, queer prom and movie nights, hosting guest speakers, and events focused on queer, trans, and intersex people of color (i.e., QTIPOC). In addition, the QRC provides Annual Gaypril (April) events and the Lavender Graduation celebration event for graduating students from the 7 Cs.

The Assistant Dean & Director and Assistant Director of the Queer Resource Center are available to meet with students and host drop-in hours across the colleges. The Assistant Dean & Director also serves as Confidential Advocates for the 7C community. The QRC provides co-sponsorship funding for conferences and collaborative programming, an extensive library collection of LGBTQIA+ related DVDs and books for check-out, a free clothing closet, and offers referrals to LGBTQIA+ resources and services on and off-campus. The QRC is equipped with card-swipe access for extended hours so students can access the space at their convenience with an accessibility door. The lounge can be used and reserved for student club meetings, doing homework/studying with friends, or hosting events and programming.

Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden

Website | 1500 North College, Claremont, CA | 909-625-8767

Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden (RSABG) is the largest botanic garden dedicated to California native plants, promoting botany, conservation and horticulture to inspire, inform and educate the public and scientific community about California’s native flora. The Garden is a living museum with curated collections of more than 22,000 California native plants, some of which are rare or endangered. Spread across 86 acres in Claremont, California, the Garden is located approximately 35 miles east of Los Angeles. The Garden displays about 2000 taxa of California plants and includes those native to the California Floristic Province.

Robert J. Bernard Biological Field Station of The Claremont Colleges

Website

The Robert J. Bernard Biological Field Station (Bernard Field Station) is an academic resource of Claremont University Consortium provided to The Claremont Colleges. It is located on approximately 86 acres within the Claremont Colleges campuses. Its habitat is primarily coastal sage scrub, Riversidian alluvial fan scrub, live oak forest, and grassland. In addition, an artificial lake with surrounding riparian woodland and several created vernal pools add to habitat diversity.

Student Disability Resource Center (SDRC)

Website | Tranquada Student Services Building, 757 College Way | 909-607-7322

The Student Disability Resource Center (SDRC) is designed to serve the needs of students, faculty, and staff of The Claremont Colleges. The Center provides resources inclusive of disability awareness training and workshops; instructional support for faculty; testing and study space for students; digital and online disability education resources. For more information, please visit the SDRC webpage.

Student Health Services

Website | Tranquada Student Services Center, 1st floor
909-621-8222 (Non-Emergency) | 909-607-2000 (After-Hours Emergency)

Student Health Services is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. throughout the year with closures for Winter Break and some Federal holidays. Telephone lines open at 8 a.m. and online booking will be reintroduced for the Fall of 2023. Appointments are highly recommended for all visits and can be scheduled in advance by telephone. If you call early, same-day appointments are usually available.

A $15 charge will be assessed for any missed appointment not cancelled two hours in advance.There is limited availability for walk-in student visits so it is encouraged to book same-day visits. Walk-in students will be seen in the order of arrival and may be referred to urgent care or the emergency room if needed. There is a $15 charge for walk-in visits. 

There is no charge for regularly scheduled appointments.

All students are strongly encouraged to have an entrance health history and physical examination form on file to use the services. These forms are required for initial admission to Pitzer College as a first-year or transfer student. All students’ records are confidential. Medical records are not made available to anyone without the student’s permission.

Costs:

  • No charge for regular appointments.
  • Walk-in appointments: $15.
  • Missed appointment not cancelled two hours in advance: $15.
  • There are minimal fees for supplies, lab tests, x-rays and medications.

Students have up to thirty days to pay for services.

For after-hours emergencies, contact Campus Safety (909-621-8170 or 909-607-7233 (SAFE)). A Student Health Service healthcare provider is available for telephone consultation after hours. Emergency health services and other special services are available to students at two nearby hospitals: Pomona Valley Health Center at Claremont Urgent Care Center at 1601 Monte Vista Avenue: Claremont, CA 91711 (909) 865-9977 which is within five miles of campus, and is open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Sunday and holidays).

7C Health & TimelyMD

7C Health is a convenient way for students at The Claremont Colleges to receive 24/7, no-cost Medical and TalkNow for common conditions that can be safely and accurately diagnosed and treated online. All you need is an internet connection. TimelyMD is an independent company that provides virtual visits for students at The Claremont Colleges. Any student enrolled at any of The Claremont Colleges can utilize these services. For more information visit https://timely.md/faq/7c-health-the-claremont-colleges/.

Theater, Music and Dance

Through the Joint Music Program (Pitzer College/Claremont McKenna College/Harvey Mudd College/Scripps College), Pitzer students can audition for the Concert Choir, Chamber Choir and Claremont Chamber Orchestra. Call 909-607-3266 for further information.

At Pomona College, Pitzer students are welcome to audition for a variety of performing groups including the Symphony Orchestra, College Choir, Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble, Gamelan Ensemble and Chamber Music. Call 909-621-8155 for more information on these groups.

To find out about theater possibilities at Pomona College, call 909-621-8186. For dance opportunities at Pomona call 909-607-3629 and for dance at Scripps College, call 909-607-2934. You can also make your own music. Student musicians can play at a number of venues throughout the different colleges or form groups to perform on campus.


Helpful Phone Numbers

On-Campus Numbers

Academic Support Services

Scott Hall 120

909-607-7621

Admissions

Pitzer Hall 100

909-621-8129

Advancement

Broad Center 101

909-621-8016

Athletics

Pomona College-Rains Center

909-621-8016

Auto/Bicycle Registration

Campus Safety

909-621-8170

Campus Safety

251 East Eleventh Street

 

Emergency

 

909-607-2000

General Information

 

909-621-8170

Chaplains Office

McAlister Center

909-607-2937

Chicano/Latino Student Affairs

757 College Way

909-621-8044

Connection

Honnold/Mudd Library

909-607-2273

Counseling (Monsour Counseling
      Psychological Services - MCAPS)

757 College Way

909-621-8202

Dean of Faculty

Scott Hall 115

909-621-8241

EmPOWER Center

Scripps College

909-607-2689

Facilities/Maintenance

McConnell-Basement

909-607-2226

Financial Aid

McConnell 320

909-607-3822

Gold Student Health and Wellness Center

GSC

909-607-7492

Health Education Outreach (HEO)

757 College Way

909-607-3602

Housing & Residence Life

Sanborn C300

909-607-3132

Human Resources

McConnell Center 310

909-621-8254

Huntley Bookstore

175 East Eighth Street

909-6071502

Information, Campus

Operator N/A

909-6073344

Information Technology Help Desk

Bernard Computer Lab

909-607-3065

Libraries, Honnold-Mudd

Eighth and Dartmouth

909-621-8372

Mail Room

Atherton A-101

909-607-3827

Office of Black Student Affairs

139 E. 7th St.

909-607-3669

Office of Student Affairs

Scott Hall 120

909-621-8241

Pendleton Business Office

747 North Dartmouth

909-621-8038

President’s Office

Broad Center 217

909-621-8198

Communications

Mead Hall 130

909-621-8219

Rains Physical Education Center

220 East Sixth Street

909-621-8016

Registrar’s Office

Fletcher Hall 102

909-607-2650

Student Accounts

McConnell 320

909-621-8191

Student Disability Resource Center (SDRC)

757 College Way

909-607-7322

Student Health Services

757 College Way

909-621-8222

Student Activities Office

Gold Student Center 200

909-607-2988

Sustainability Manager                               

Gold Student Center 201                         

909-607-0278

Title IX Coordinator

Broad Center 212

909-607-2958

Treasurer’s Office

McConnell Center 310

909-621-8243

Off-Campus Numbers

AIDS Hotline

800-922-2437

Claremont Fire Department

909-626-7351

Claremont Police Department

909-626-1296

Crisis and Chemical Dependency Hotline

800-333-4313

House of Ruth (Hotline for Battered Women)

909-988-5559

Poison Control

213-484-5151

Pomona Valley Community Hospital Emergency Room

909-865-9500

Project SISTER (Sexual Assault Hotline)

909-626-HELP

San Antonio Community Hospital Emergency Room

909-985-2811