Student Life

Life at Âé¶¹Ô­´´ means eating a sandwich made with greens harvested from the student garden, painting a mural on Mead Hall, and helping preserve Claremont’s ecosystem for future generations

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Life at Âé¶¹Ô­´´

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Living on Campus

From Mead Hall’s student murals to our new, LEED-certified residence halls, living on campus is at the heart of the Âé¶¹Ô­´´ experience. The majority of Âé¶¹Ô­´´ students live on campus all four years, and our dorms are carefully designed to facilitate connection and community-building. 

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Dining

Our campus eateries are beloved across the Claremont Colleges. The reason is simple: Our ingredients are better. Much of the food prepared in McConnell is organic, locally sourced, and prepared within 48 hours of harvest. And if you're looking for a change of pace, you can use your meal swipes to explore the 5Cs' 17 other eateries.

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A Student-Led Campus

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Community Engagement

At Âé¶¹Ô­´´, we take responsibility to our community seriously. From CASA Âé¶¹Ô­´´ to our community engagement graduation requirement, see how we’re getting involved in the local community. 

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Student Leadership

Our campus is built on a shared governance model, meaning that students have a say in everything, from the design of residence halls to tenure decisions for professors. 

See How Students Lead on Campus
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Affinity Groups

We’re committed to ensuring our campus is a safe space for everyone. We have several affinity groups which come together to form an Identity Board – a forum for groups from across campus to collaborate and promote shared interests.

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Arts & Wellness

We host numerous on-campus events – from fitness classes to arts festivals – aimed at enriching your life as a Âé¶¹Ô­´´ student.

Arts on Campus

Âé¶¹Ô­´´ has long been a hub for the arts, in Claremont and beyond. Our Kohoutek music festival has been a campus tradition since the ‘70s, and has played host to local acts, student groups, and national bands. And with murals dotting campus, an art gallery that's always hosting new exhibits, and access to the artistic resources of seven campuses, you’ll never run short on things to do in the arts.

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Âé¶¹Ô­´´ Art Galleries

Âé¶¹Ô­´´'s two art galleries — the Nichols Gallery and the Lenzner Family Art Gallery — have played host to a range of exhibitions from emerging and established artists. As a Âé¶¹Ô­´´ student, you'll have the chance to visit and engage with the galleries' diverse exhibits, and to shape the galleries' future through our various fellowships.

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Installation view of Lauren Bon and The Metabolic Studio: Bending the River at Âé¶¹Ô­´´ Art Galleries, September 24 – December 16, 2022. Photo courtesy of Chris Wormald.

KSPC 88.7 FM

KSPC is the Claremont Colleges’ radio station. In keeping with Âé¶¹Ô­´´â€™s tradition of student leadership, the station’s shows are hosted entirely by student and community volunteers. If you think you’ve got what it takes to be a radio DJ, apply to host a show!

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Recreation & Wellness

We offer a wide variety of ways to get active on campus. The Gold Student Health and Wellness Center provides a fitness classes, a fully equipped gym, and a pool just minutes from your dorm. And if you’re looking for more space, the Pomona-Âé¶¹Ô­´´ Center for Athletics, Recreation, and Wellness provides nearly 100,000 square feet of space for sports, training, and classes.

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Club Sports

If you’re looking to compete in a team sport, try club sports. Our club sports programs offer the chance to represent Âé¶¹Ô­´´ in casual competitions with other colleges. And whether you’re just starting out or have had years of competitive experience, club sports is a great place to play, train, and compete in your sport.

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Intramural Sports

For a friendly, casual space to compete in a sport of your choosing, try intramural sports. Intramural seasons are short — we have four a year — and give you the chance to try out a new sport and play with teams as part of a recreational league.

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2024 CPN Seal of Prevention Honoree

We’re proud to be recognized as a 2024 CPN Seal of Prevention Honoree for our commitment to creating a safe, healthy, and welcoming campus for our students, faculty, staff, and broader community.

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Recent Student Life News

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Professors Fély Catan and Amanda Louise Johnson are Âé¶¹Ô­´´â€™s Faculty-in-Residence in 2025–26, and their goal is to cultivate a living-learning environment for students.

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Division of Student Affairs

Student Affairs advances Âé¶¹Ô­´´â€™s Mission and Core Values by providing student-centered support services and an engaging co-curricular program.

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