Health Services

Student Health Services at Southwestern College provides quality physical and mental health care so students can thrive in the classroom and reach their academic and career goals.

Our services are available to students enrolled in the current semester, and who have paid the Health Services fee.  

For more information call 619-482-6354, email enurse@swccd.edu, or chat with us on Cranium Café (Virtual Lobby). Please see our office hours below.

Keeping You Healthy

A healthy student makes a successful student. That’s why Southwestern College offers everything from immunizations to over-the-counter medicine to wellness workshops and crisis intervention.

Reach out and see how we can help you today.

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Healthy Body

 

We support our students with everyday accidents, education, regular screenings, assessments and more.

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Healthy Mind

 

Our students are supported emotionally, with services including consultations, assessments, workshops and more.

Wellness Wednesday Videos

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Health Fee

A health fee is collected to cover the cost of student accident insurance and to help fund the operational expenses of the Health Services Center. This includes accident insurance and a liability fee. 

Status Fee
Fall/Spring semester: 0.5-5.5 units $22 per term
Fall/Spring semester: 6+ units $26 per term
Summer session $22 per term

Exemptions

Students may be exempt for the following reasons:

  • Students who depend exclusively upon prayer for healing according to the teaching of a bona fide religious sect, denomination, or organization may petition for exemption from the health fee.
  • Students who qualify for the California College Promise Grant (CCPG) A to cover enrollment fees.
  • High school students enrolled at the Sweetwater Union High School District taking designated classes at high school sites only.
  • Students attending under an approved apprenticeship training program.

Contact the Office of Student Activities for more information regarding the Health Services fee exemption, at 619-482-6568.

Accidents

Immediately report all accidents to the instructor, supervisor, or person in charge. All accidents must be reported to Student Health Services as soon as possible. An accident report is required to substantiate an insurance claim. Contact Health Services or an athletic trainer for insurance reporting forms and information.