The College has made health care services available to students since 1936 and continues its commitment to delivering high-quality health care to our students through our partnership with Optum which provides health services to students on campus through the Student Health Center. 

The college and the health professionals with whom we partner are committed to supporting Colorado College students' health with an understanding that healthy students are best equipped to fully engage in the educational opportunities available through the Colorado College curriculum and programs. We are also committed to educating our students on how to become savvy and informed users of healthcare for a lifetime.

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Reminders

For medical emergencies, call 911.

For urgent medical concerns on campus, you can also call Campus Safety (719-389-6707) who will coordinate with the Colorado Springs Fire Department and American Medical Response of Colorado Springs, and our campus CCEMS first responders.

RESPIRATORY VIRUS GUIDANCE (COVID-19, Flu, RSV)

The health and wellness of the Colorado College community is our top priority. Colorado College uses a public health framework for disease prevention and response informed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Below are guidelines for managing respiratory infections, including COVID-19, influenza, and RSV.

Preventing Illness

• Stay up to date with COVID-19 and influenza vaccines
  • Colorado College provides seasonal flu vaccines to students, faculty and staff, starting in early to mid-October
• Practice good hygiene
  • Cover your coughs and sneezes
  • Wash your hands often
• Follow Cleaner air strategies
• Wear a will fitted, N95 or KN95 mask in crowded spaces or communal living areas –
  • Available in the Wellness Resource Center – stop by or contact wellness@uupt.net

If you have symptoms of a respiratory infection (cough, nasal congestion, runny nose, fever, etc.):

• Stay home or in your room and away from others while you have symptoms.
  • Email your Professor for assistance if you need to miss class or see if attending virtually is an option. 
  • If you have questions on how to access takeaway meals while you are sick, please contact your RLC.
• Wearing a mask and physically distancing from others can reduce spreading illness to others.
• COVID-19 and Influenza testing is available at the Student Health Center during the academic year
  • If testing is needed after business hours or on weekends, please contact UC Health Urgent Care, Garden of Gods location. Campus Safety can provide a ride to this location: 719-389-6707
• At home rapid COVID tests are available for purchase at area stores.
  • Prices range between $10 – 25 per test kit. They are available at Walgreens, King Soopers, etc.
  • Call Campus Safety for a ride: 719-389-6707
• Guidance on when to resume normal activities

Additional Information

• General COVID information
• General Influenza information
• Community illness rates
• Risk factors for severe illness

Questions? wellness@uupt.net

For symptom specific questions, please contact the Student Health Center at (719) 389-6384.

Measles Information

Measles is one of the most contagious of all infectious diseases, as it spreads easily through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. It is more likely to spread and cause outbreaks in communities where groups of people are unvaccinated. Measles is a health risk for students and staff who have never had measles or have not received the recommended two-vaccine series. While Colorado Springs is not currently experiencing an outbreak, Colorado College is working to proactively reduce the risk of an outbreak on our campus, and we want to assure parents and families that in the event of a campus outbreak, we would work very closely with local public health officials to ensure that notifications are made and proper care is provided to all who might be affected.

You can find more information about measles and the measles vaccine on the Center for Disease Control's website.

You can also find information on the CC website about the documentation the college requires for entry into Colorado College, and campus prevention education.

Altitude Sickness

As you settle into Colorado Springs, keep in mind that the elevation of the city and surrounding parks are 6,035+ ft above sea level, and may be much higher than you're used to.

At these high altitudes, your body takes in less oxygen due to the decrease in air pressure, which can cause altitude sickness.

You may experience the following symptoms, usually within the first 48 hours of arriving in Colorado:

• Headache
• Dizziness and lightheadedness
• Shortness of breath
• Lack of appetite, nausea, or vomiting
• Fatigue and weakness
• Difficulty sleeping