A Part of the Claremont Community Since 1887
The Claremont Colleges is committed to being a good neighbor and civic partner. Our students, faculty, and staff volunteer both time and financial support in the community. The “Supporting Our Community” tab shares some of the impactful and life-changing organizations that we support. Our location in Claremont is special, and we are grateful to be a part of this unique and exceptional town.
We invite you to join us at our numerous public-facing events, including speaker series, concerts, exhibits, and more. Our Events section details all the opportunities to connect at The Claremont Colleges.
TCC & the Community
The Claremont Colleges strives to develop partnerships with our neighbors in the community. Through these partnerships, we seek to advance community health and wellness, support the social safety net for underserved populations, and enhance public education for K-12 students. The Claremont Colleges are committed to sustaining partnerships that offer mutual benefit and the greatest positive impact to our local community while addressing the community’s most pressing needs. In 2024, The Claremont Colleges is pleased to provide support to these local organizations:
Rotary Club of Claremont
Providing humanitarian service in Claremont
Claremont Educational Foundation
Protecting and enriching quality public education in Claremont with a focus on art, music, and technology since 1991
CLASP – Claremont After-School Programs, Inc.
Helping elementary-school children enhance their academic, organizational and social skills by providing high-quality after-school programs in Claremont Unified School District neighborhoods
Crossroads, Inc.
Serving formerly incarcerated women in achieving independence in the community
Shoes that Fit
Tackling one of the most visible signs of poverty in America by giving children in need new athletic shoes to attend school with dignity and joy, prepared to learn, play, and thrive
Uncommon Good
Empowering families through education and health
Claremont Sunrise Rotary
Host of the Annual Claremont Turkey Trot
In 2017, the City of Claremont and The Claremont Colleges commissioned a report to quantitatively measure the economic impact made by the five undergraduate and two graduate institutions on Claremont and the surrounding region.
Both organizations felt that it was important to provide data to inform discussions happening in the community related to the colleges and the City. The objective of the report is to provide an analysis of the local and regional economic impacts and interconnections between The Claremont Colleges and the community. The results of the report show a strong reciprocal relationship between the city and the colleges.
In order to measure the impact, the report analyzed a range of economic activity, including payroll dollars and employment figures, as well as spending by employees, student, visitors and vendors in the cities of Claremont and Upland and Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties. In addition to economic impact, the report includes examples of the many ways in which the city of Claremont and the colleges work together to support community members through volunteer efforts and outreach support.
The City of Claremont and The Claremont Colleges co-funded the report, which was compiled by ALH Urban & Regional Economics, a Berkeley-based consulting company. The report analyzed data from 2016-17 – the most recent year for which full data was available. The last economic impact study for TCC was done in November 2008.
The key findings of the report are presented in the graphic below. A link to the entire report is also provided below.
2016-2017 Economic Impact Graphic
2016-2017 Economic Impact Report
The Claremont Colleges provides many programs and resources available to the local community. We invite you to check out the following programs that may be of interest. Please see links for current activities and availability.
Homework Hotline
Harvey Mudd College’s Homework Hotline is a free over-the-phone math and science tutoring service for students in grades 4 through 12. During the school year, the program is available four nights per week, Monday through Thursday, from 6 to 9 p.m. PST.
Claremont Splash
Harvey Mudd College’s (FREE!!!) event where high school students come to The Claremont Colleges and The Claremont Colleges students teach classes on literally (yes literally) anything (math, poetry, longboarding, socks….).
Gateway to Exploring Mathematical Sciences (GEMS)
Workshops designed to get young students (7-11th grades) excited about math and science.
Sacred SISTAHS
Math and science conferences that provide an enriching experience for African American girls ages 12 to 18. Email twilliams@hmc.edu for more details.
Food Recovery Program
Hunger and Homeless Initiatives (Food Rescue Network (FRN) – delivers all of the remaining food from Pomona College dining halls to a local homeless shelter; Pomona Employment Partnerships (PEP).
Napier Initiative
A partnership between Pilgrim Place and the five Claremont Colleges to encourage leadership for social change.
Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE)
For residents of Mt. San Antonio Gardens, KGI students assist residents by developing a medication action plan and self-confidence in managing a medication regimen; students address proper medication storage and disposal; and discuss issues related to prescriptions, dietary supplements, and drug interactions.
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On Nov. 8, 2023, The Claremont Colleges hosted its annual Town & Gown event, bringing together local community members (town) with the college community (gown) to foster the relationship between the colleges and the City of Claremont.
The event was held at Pomona College’s Sontag Greek Theatre. Market lights canopied the outdoor theatre, illuminating the space as Claremont community officials mingled with institutional stakeholders over refreshments.
Also in attendance were community organizations supported by The Claremont Colleges and campus programs that serve the Claremont community. These programs include Claremont After-School Programs, Claremont Educational Foundation, Crossroads, Inc., Shoes That Fit, Uncommon Good, California Botanic Garden, Harvey Mudd College Homework Hotline, and The Claremont Colleges Library. Each community organization hosted a table during the event, sharing their organization’s mission and services with attendees.
The event included a short program themed It Takes a Village, which began with opening remarks from Harvey Mudd College President Harriet Nembhard. Claremont Mayor Ed Reece followed by thanking The Claremont Colleges for their support and contributions to the Claremont community. Kathy Archer, Claremont Unified School District President, highlighted the relationship between the colleges, community organizations, and students in the K-12 community, noting the village it takes to nurture students of all ages. Concluding the program was Pitzer President Strom Thacker.
Town & Gown is a valued annual event organized and hosted by The Claremont Colleges to demonstrate its commitment and support as a member of the Claremont community while highlighting its continued work to support Claremont organizations and businesses.
FAQs
All vehicles parked at The Claremont Colleges must be currently registered with Campus Safety, visitors must display a current guest pass on their vehicle. Please visit the Parking section on our Campus Safety page for more information.
Please visit athletics pages:
Claremont-Mudd-Scripps – Home of the Athenas and Stags
Pomona-Pitzer Athletics – Home of the Sagehens
Please visit our Campus Safety page or contact us at 909-607-2000.
Please visit the Events Calendar.
The main number for The Claremont Colleges is 909-621-8000. When calling our main number, you are connected to a switchboard that answers for all seven colleges. Please let the operator know if you are looking to connect to a specific school or department and they will direct your call.
For media inquiries, please contact: Communications@claremont.edu
Please reach out directly to the institution of interest to inquire about their specific policies. The following quick links are provided for institutions with an established permit process. Please seek approval from the campus of interest in advance.
Please visit the Library website for access guidelines and hours.
Each institution handles its own staff and faculty recruitment and hiring.
For positions at The Claremont Colleges Services
For positions at Pomona College
For positions at Claremont Graduate University
For positions at Scripps College
For positions at Claremont McKenna College
For positions at Harvey Mudd College
For positions at Pitzer College
For positions at Keck Graduate Insitute
Please visit our searchable campus map.
Campus Safety has a lost and found property room and database, but the individual schools collect property as well. Depending on where your item was lost, contact either Campus Safety or the campus facility. For example, dining halls will hold found property. Please call dispatch at (909) 607-2000 to inquire about lost property.
The Claremont Colleges are adjoining and within walking distance of one another. The five campuses cover roughly 1 square mile.
Tours are available for groups of 10 or more from high schools, community-based organizations, and community colleges. Tours are not available for middle or elementary school students. Please email 5cgrouptours@gmail.com for more details.
Tours for each of the individual campuses may be arranged independently through the admissions office of each campus. Please visit the website for your school(s) of interest.
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