WELCOME TO THE OTIS COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN
STUDENT HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER (SHWC)
All currently enrolled Otis College of Art and Design degree seeking students have free access to the Student Health and Wellness Center, including those without the student health insurance plan.
You can make an appointment by calling us at (310) 846-5738 or visiting us in person (Ahmanson 107, 1st floor of Ahmanson).
OwlCare Online:
OwlCare Online is our health portal. Use your Otis ID Number and Pin to login. There you can securely message your provider, fill out necessary health forms, view past visits and upload documents for your provider.
Hours of Operation:
M-F, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, closed 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM for lunch
Closed weekends and all Otis College holidays.
Services and Fees: Detailed information can be found on our Menu of Services and Fee Schedule page.
Location: Student Health and Wellness Center is located on the first floor of Ahmanson, Room 107.
How to Schedule an Appointment: Please call the Student Health and Wellness Center for all appointments including counseling at (310) 846-5738. You can also schedule an appointment by coming in person to the Student Health and Wellness Center. Appointments can not be scheduled via email.
*Please Note, the Student Health and Wellness Center does not provide excuse notes for missed classes, exams, or school work.
No-Shows:
You will be marked as a no show for your appointment if you do not come to the appointment, or arrive late (15 or more minutes past your scheduled appointment time). There is a $5 no show/late cancellation fee, due at check in for your next appointment.
Cancelling an appointment:
If you decide that you do not need a scheduled appointment, please cancel 24 or more hours before your scheduled appointment. You may cancel in person or by phone (310) 846-5738 (if no answer, a voicemail can be left). Email is not an acceptable form of cancelling your appointment.
- If you do not cancel your appointment 24 or more hours before your appointment time, you will be charged the $5 no show/cancellation fee.
Contact Information:
Phone: 310-846-5738 | Email: studenthealth@otis.edu
Emergencies
IN THE EVENT OF A LIFE THREATENING EMERGENCY: CALL 911
If there is a medical or psychiatric emergency (whether or not the SHWC is open) the college's emergency policy is that the department where the incident occurred will call 911 and then notify security at (310) 665-6965. For further information regarding emergencies, please see our Emergency & After Hours Instructions page.
In the event of non-life threateneing emergencies, these local medical centers are available to you:
Playa Vista Medical Center - approx. 5 minutes from campus, M-F 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Sat/Sun 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, 6020 Sea Bluff Drive, Suite #1, Playa Vista, CA 90094, 310.862.0400 *no charge for parking, Urgent Care Facility (no Emergency Room), Website
Marina Del Rey Hospital Emergency Department - approx. 10 minutes from campus, 24 hour medical care available, 4650 Lincoln Blvd., Marina del Rey, CA 90292, 310.823.8911 (Main), ext. 5100 (ER), Website
Southern California Hospital Emergency Department - approx. 6 minutes from MFA studios, 24 hours medical care available, 3828 Delmas Terrace, Culver City, CA 90232, 310.836.7000, Website
Instructions on what to do when the Student Health and Wellness Center is closed.
Mission Statement: The Student Health and Wellness Center provides medical and counseling services as well as health promotion programs to promote healthy living and engagement, to help students fulfill their artistic endeavors at Otis College.
Student Learning Objectives: Students utilizing the Student Health and Wellness Center will be able to:
1. Navigate through the health care system as an educated and confident health care consumer.
2. Demonstrate the ability to understand their treatment plan and make informed medical/psychological decisions regarding their care.
3. Implement self-care practices, healthy coping skills, and problem solving strategies that contribute to their overall health and wellbeing and the health and wellbeing of the student community.
4. Recognize and articulate the changes in their overall well-being and functionality pre- and post-treatment.