Claremont 5C Parent FAQ
With five colleges come five family offices, but health care, counseling and Campus Safety are shared across the 5Cs. Here is who handles what, using contact details from the colleges' and TCCS's own pages.
About this group
Is this the official The Claremont Colleges parent group?
No. Far From Home is an independent parent community supported by College Cubbies. For official information, visit the The Claremont Colleges parent and family page.
Dates and breaks
When do classes start at the Claremont Colleges in fall 2026?
Monday, Aug 31, 2026 at all five colleges: Pomona, CMC, Harvey Mudd, Scripps and Pitzer. Spring 2027 classes start Tuesday, Jan 19.
When is Pomona College Family Weekend 2026?
October 23 to 24, 2026. Registration closes October 16 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific.
When are the Harvey Mudd, CMC and Scripps family weekends?
All three are in February 2027: Harvey Mudd Feb 5 to 6, CMC Feb 13 to 15, and Scripps Feb 13 to 14. Pitzer's is in the fall, Nov 6 to 8, 2026.
When is commencement 2027 at each Claremont college?
CMC, Scripps and Pitzer graduate on Saturday, May 15, 2027. Pomona and Harvey Mudd hold commencement on Sunday, May 16.
When do the dorms close for winter break?
Pomona and Pitzer close residence halls at noon on Saturday, Dec 19, 2026. CMC closes at 10:00 a.m. and Harvey Mudd at 8:00 a.m. that day. Fall finals end Friday, Dec 18.
Travel and where to stay
What is the closest airport to the Claremont Colleges?
Ontario International Airport (ONT). Pomona says a rideshare or cab from ONT to Claremont takes about 20 minutes.
Is it worth flying into LAX instead?
It can be if fares are better, but Pomona warns the trip from LAX to Claremont by rental car or shuttle van may take up to two hours.
Can we take the train to Claremont?
Yes. Claremont station, 201 W. 1st St., is on the Metrolink San Bernardino Line to L.A. Union Station, and Pomona says it is three blocks from campus.
Where do visitors park at Pomona?
In the main structure at 295 E. First Street, at the Alexander Hall lot (N. College Avenue and Sixth Street), or on College Avenue where street parking is limited.
Which hotels are closest to campus?
Hotel Casa 425 in Claremont Village and the DoubleTree by Hilton Claremont on Foothill Boulevard are each about a mile from Scripps, according to the Scripps lodging list.
Move in and move out
When is move out in May 2027?
Pitzer closes at 5:00 p.m. Saturday, May 15, 2027 for everyone except graduating seniors, who have until noon Sunday, May 16. Scripps housing closes May 15 for non graduating students, and the date for graduates is still TBA. CMC closes at noon Sunday, May 16. Pomona closes at noon and Harvey Mudd at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, May 17.
Does the college store my student's things over the summer?
Not at Pomona or CMC. CMC says there is no on campus summer storage, and Pomona offers no summer storage of its own, so families ship boxes home or rent local self storage.
Can a first year student bring a car to CMC?
No. CMC says first year students are not permitted to bring cars to campus.
Health, safety and local life
Where does my student go when they are sick?
Student Health Services in the Tranquada Student Services Center, 757 College Way, (909) 621-8222, open weekdays. After hours, TimelyCare offers free 24/7 virtual care for 5C students.
What is the nearest emergency room?
Student Health Services lists Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center, 1798 N. Garey Ave., Pomona (ER (909) 865-9600), and San Antonio Community Hospital in Upland. In an emergency call 911.
What is my student's mailing address?
It depends on the college. At Pomona it is Student Name, Pendleton Building, 150 E. 8th St., Claremont, CA 91711. Scripps uses the student's legal name, 345 E 9th St. #(mailbox), Claremont, CA 91711. Our local resources page lists CMC and Harvey Mudd too.
What is the Campus Safety phone number?
(909) 607-2000, staffed 24 hours a day for all five colleges. The same number gets your student a free safety escort.
Your college's family office
Start here when you are not sure who to ask. Each office runs its college's family events and communications.
- Pomona: Alumni and Family Engagement, Seaver House. (909) 621-8110, families@pomona.edu. Sends the Sagehen Family Chirps newsletter and runs Family Weekend.
- Claremont McKenna: Alumni & Parent Engagement, 400 Claremont Blvd. (909) 621-8097.
- Harvey Mudd: Office of Alumni and Family Engagement, 301 Platt Blvd. parents@hmc.edu.
- Scripps: Office of Parent Engagement, 1030 Columbia Avenue. (909) 621-8000.
- Pitzer: Office of Family Engagement, Broad Center, 1st Floor. (909) 607-4030, engagement@pitzer.edu.
Shared 5C services (The Claremont Colleges Services)
- Student Health Services: (909) 621-8222. Appointments and medical care for students at all five colleges. Parents need the student's written consent to see medical information.
- Monsour Counseling and Psychological Services (MCAPS): (909) 621-8202. Counseling and psychiatry, free to 5C students and confidential within limits explained at the first appointment.
- Campus Safety: (909) 607-2000, around the clock. Emergencies, safety escorts, crime reports, parking permits and guest passes. Non urgent email: dispatch@claremont.edu.
- Student Disability Resource Center: (909) 607-7322, in the Tranquada Student Services Center.
- EmPOWER Center: (909) 607-0690. Support for students affected by sexual violence, dating or domestic violence, and stalking.
- Chaplaincy: (909) 621-8685, at McAlister Center.
Housing, billing and mail
Room questions go to your student's own college; Pitzer Residence Life, for example, lists the main campus line, (909) 621-8000, and housing@pitzer.edu. At Harvey Mudd, billing questions go to the Office of Student Accounts at (909) 621-8107. For packages, Pomona's mailroom is (909) 607-8486 and mailroom@pomona.edu.
Calendars and records
Each college keeps its own registrar and calendar. We link all five on our dates page, and they are the final word on breaks and exam days.
A note on privacy
Student Health Services shares medical information with a parent only with the student's signed written consent, and the Scripps information page for families explains FERPA, the federal law that keeps a student's information private from anyone but the student. Have that conversation early, so your student can sign any releases before you need them.
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