Health Services/Insurance

The Office of Student Services serves as the official referral location for health and medical support. The Residence Life Staff can assist resident students with minor first aid needs, but all students requiring additional care will be referred to off-campus medical care providers.

All students who are enrolled in 12 or more credit hours in Pacific Christian College, who are actively attending classes on campus, or who are living in on-campus dorms are required to have verified health insurance. A waiver may only be granted to people already insured under equivalent plans. Those students who have not submitted a signed insurance waiver by August 1 or January 1, if you are a new student for the Spring semester, are automatically enrolled with the student plan.

Domestic students: The current annual premium cost is approximately $785 for a single student. Refer to the brochure for available dependent coverage.

International students: All international students, visiting faculty, scholars or other persons possessing and maintaining a current passport and valid visa status (F-1, J-1 or M-1, etc.), engaged in educational activities at the University who are temporarily located outside their home country and have not been granted permanent residency status, are required to be insured under the Policy. Waiver may only be granted to people already insured under equivalent plans. (A person who is an immigrant or permanent resident alien is not eligible for coverage under the international plan.) The current annual premium cost is approximately $1052 for a single student. Refer to the brochure for available dependent coverage.

Immunizations: Documentation for the following immunizations is recommended for all domestic students and required for all international students. Documentation consists of date of immunization, name or license # of the provider (doctor or clinic), and location of the provider (city & state). 1) Diphtheria Pertussis Tetanus "DPD"(current in past 10 years), 2) Mumps, Measles, Rubella "MMR" (2 dates needed), 3) Hepatitis A (2 dates needed), 4) Hepatitis B (3 dates needed), 5) Mantoux Tb Skin test (within past year), 6) Polio (last booster around age 4-6), and 7) Menomune (Menengococcal).

Student Accident & Sickness Insurance Plan: A student seeking treatment at an off-campus medical facility when using the Student Health Insurance Plan must first contact a member of the Student Services Staff. The student plan will begin with the first visit only if the student has obtained the appropriate referral form. Refer to the Student Accident and Sickness Insurance Plan brochure, available at either the Office of Student Services or Student Accounts.

No student health insurance program pays 100% of the claim submitted. Anticipate some personal cost following your visit to a medical facility. Students are encouraged to utilize insurance coverage with parents when available, and to investigate the options before requiring service. Many private HMO plans have geographic limitations. Students should confirm that their provider does cover claims incurred at local health service facilities near the campus.

For more information contact studentservices@hiu.edu.

University Housing

The University has traditional residence hall housing available on campus. All rooms have private bathrooms with showers. All residents are required to eat in the Commons Dining Room.

Any University student is eligible to live on-campus although priority is given to those undergraduate students attending Pacific Christian College at Hope. All PCC students who are under twenty-one years of age are required to live on-campus unless commuting from the home of a parent or approved family member.

No married or family housing is available on-campus.

Numerous apartment complexes are available near the campus for those eligible and desiring to live off-campus. A list of neighboring apartments and rental costs may be requested by contacting the Housing Office.

• Residence Hall Application Information
• Residence Hall Application
• Residence Hall Contract

Conference Services

The Hope International University Residence Halls serve as a conference facility to house conference groups during the months of June and July. Please call or email the Housing Office about current rates and room availability. Information about meal arrangements and prices can be obtained by calling our food service provider, Bon Appetit at (714) 879 3901 ext. 7461.

For more information regarding housing contact housing@hiu.edu. For more information regarding meals please contact cafeteria@hiu.edu.

Food

Bon Appetit Management Company provides on-campus food service for the University. They provide a diverse menu selection with a commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction.

Bon Appetit services a number of other Southern California universities and colleges as well as the J.P.Getty Museum and Steven Spielberg's Dream Works Corporation.

The Commons dining hall, located in the Lawson Fulton Student Center, is open seven days a week to both board plan and commuter students during the academic year. All on-campus resident students are required to be on a meal plan. 19, 15, or 10 meal plans are available to students depending on eligibility. Please see Room and Board Options. Commuter students may purchase a declining debit card or pay at the door.

For more information regarding food services, contact housing@hiu.edu