Student Health & Wellness Center
Contact
Location: First floor of Ahmanson Room 107
Phone: (310) 846-5738
Fax: (310) 846-5739
Email:studenthealth@otis.edu
Clinic Hours
Academic Year Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Summer Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM*
*The SHWC will continue its no "walk-in" policy for Summer 2021. All students must call before coming in.
Closed weekends and all Otis College holidays
Student Health & Wellness Center (SHWC)
Welcome to the AAAHC Accredited Student Health & Wellness Center. Our mission at the SHWC is to provide 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. 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.
UPDATE: During this campus closure, the SHWC is still available for both medical and counseling appointments. It is required that ALL students CALL before coming to the center to seek medical or psychiatric care. Please call the SHWC at 310-846-5738 with any questions or to make an appointment.
Contact
- Location: First floor of Ahmanson Room 107
- Phone: (310) 846-5738
- Fax: (310) 846-5739
- Email: studenthealth@otis.edu
Clinic Hours
- Academic Year Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Summer Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM*
- *The SHWC will continue its no "walk-in" policy for Summer 2021. All students must call before coming in.
- Closed weekends and all Otis College holidays
Services
- 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. Student can also live-message SHWC staff members during chat hours and schedule select appointments online.
- Services and Fees:
Detailed information can be found on our Menu of Services and Fee Schedule page.
- 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 select appointments through OwlCare Online. 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.
Emergencies
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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 threatening emergencies, these local medical centers are available to you:
Exer Urgent Care Playa Vista - 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
Cedars Sinai Urgent Care Playa Vista - approx. 7 minutes from campus, M-F 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Sat/Sun 9:00 AM - 2 :00 PM, 12746 W Jefferson Blvd 2nd floor, Playa Vista, CA 90094, 424.315.2220, Website
Cedars Sinai 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.
About
Learn more about our staff, our AAAHC Accreditation, and frequently asked questions.
Incoming Students
View the incoming student checklist, immunization requirements, general insurance information, and deadlines for Fall 2021 admitted students.
Student Medical Services
View the different medical services provided in the SHWC, fee schedule, and immunization requirements.
Student Counseling Services
View the Student Counseling Services mission, menu of services, how to make a counseling appointment, what to do if you’re in a crisis, mental health screenings, off-campus resources and more.
Insurance
View the student health insurance plan or learn how to waive out of the insurance plan.
Owl Care Patient Portal
Click here to access your Owl Care Patient Portal where you can make an appointment, view your labs, send a message to a provider at the SHWC, upload any documents, or apply for disability accomomodations.
Health Resources
Learn more about health promotion, community health announcements, and student basic needs.
After Hours & Emergency Care
Find out who to contact for Medical or Psychiatric emergencies or who to contact in non-urgent medical needs that occur after hours or on the weekend.
