Signature Programs
The Wellness Room
The Tiernan Field House provides a space focused on overall mental and emotional health with easy access to health and wellness supplies.
Health and Wellness Initiatives
Peer Health Educator (PHE) Programs
Peer health educators support our students’ holistic wellness needs. Signature PHE-led programs include Mindful Movement Mondays, Talk Dirty Tuesday, Therapeutic Thursday, and more.
In Motion Mondays
In Motion Mondays is a biweekly program designed to support students in cultivating a healthy and sustainable relationship with their bodies and well-being. Rooted in principles of body neutrality and body compassion, this series seeks to dismantle harmful aspects of diet culture and redefine what it means to move for wellness rather than appearance. Each session integrates educational discussions with accessible movement practices, encouraging participants to engage with their bodies in ways that feel supportive, enjoyable, and restorative. By fostering a community of reflection and empowerment, In Motion Mondays aims to help participants build resilience against societal pressures, deepen self-awareness, and embrace a holistic approach to health.
Talk About It Tuesdays
Talk About It Tuesdays is a biweekly series created to give students a forum to educate, create awareness and practice practical methods to destress and manage emotions. Stress is a natural human reaction that happens to everyone, especially college students. Stress can be positive as it can motivate us to complete certain tasks. However, long-term stress, also known as chronic stress, can lead to many health issues affecting the immune system, digestive system, cardiovascular system, and reproductive system. Stress can also put students at higher risk of developing a mental health condition, like depression or anxiety. Talk About It Tuesdays are designed to relieve and prevent chronic stress among Scripps students. Biweekly programming focuses on destressing activities, such as movie nights, craft nights, and going on walks with dogs.
Sexual Wellness Wednesdays
Sexual Wellness Wednesdays is a biweekly series dedicated to empowering students with knowledge and tools to make informed decisions about their sexual and reproductive health. Each session addresses topics such as contraception, consent, STI prevention, communication in relationships, and navigating sexual wellness with confidence. Designed to foster open dialogue and reduce stigma, this program creates a safe, inclusive space for students to ask questions, challenge misconceptions, and engage in critical conversations around healthy relationships. By combining evidence-based education with interactive discussions, Sexual Wellness Wednesdays promotes a holistic understanding of sexual health that emphasizes respect, self-advocacy, and well-being.
A special program is the Condom Canary program where students can ask for and supplies they need, and a Peer Health Educator packages them up and sends it to their mailbox so that students always feel prepared with what they need. An average of 10 students utilizes the Condom Canary program weekly.
Training Thursdays
Finish Strong Fridays is a biweekly program designed to help students prioritize their physical health and nutrition while building supportive habits within a community of peers. Each session offers practical strategies for sustaining energy, supporting fitness goals, and maintaining balance through mindful nutrition and accessible physical activity. Emphasizing evidence-based approaches, the program covers topics such as fueling for academic and athletic performance, building sustainable exercise routines, managing stress through movement, and making informed choices in the dining hall and beyond. By fostering peer connection and shared accountability, Training Thursdays encourages students to approach wellness as a collaborative journey—focusing on strength, balance, and long-term well-being rather than quick fixes.
FitScripps – Group Fitness Classes
The Tiernan Field House provides a variety of non-credit fitness classes, group fitness classes, fitness center orientation sessions, wellness workshops, and fitness services. Classes require reservations and are available to students, faculty and staff members of the Claremont Colleges at differing levels. Memberships and group fitness passes are required for Pomona, Pitzer, KGI and CGU affiliated patrons. Reservations can be made here: wellness.scrippscollege.edu.
FitScripps classes are limited in size. Please check in at the Guest Services counter upon arrival. The FitScripps schedule and program descriptions are available below:
FitScripps Classes – Fall 2026
Scripps Green Bike Program
Tiernan Field House is home to the Scripps Green Bike Program. The goal of the Green Bike program is to inspire physical activity and increase access to transportation in an environmentally conscious and sustainable fashion. The program hosts a raffle at the beginning of the year for students to rent a bike for the entire academic year. We also have the Day Bikes that can be checked out for the day.
Fresh Check Day
The Field House hosts an annual Fresh Check Day, an uplifting mental health promotion and suicide prevention event where students are encouraged to engage in dialogue about mental health and get connected to available mental health resources. Students learn about suicide prevention and how to help others in need by learning about the signs to look out for.
Body Compassion Week
Tiernan Field House, in collaboration with other campus partners and community members, hosts an annual Body Compassion Week, a special series of events dedicated to celebrating and embracing body positivity and self-love. Throughout the week, students explore ways to foster a healthy relationship with their bodies, break free from diet culture, and cultivate compassion for themselves and others. Activities include interactive workshops, mindful movement sessions, inspiring guest speakers, and opportunities for personal reflection and growth. We come together to redefine beauty standards, honor our unique journeys, and build a supportive community that champions self-acceptance and well-being. Embrace your body, celebrate your uniqueness, and join us for a transformative week of compassion and connection.
Flick n’ Float
In collaboration with OSE, Tiernan Field House hosts a Flick n’ Float each semester. Students can enjoy snacks and enjoy a movie while floating in the pool or hanging out by the pool side. It is a fun way to destress and get to know others!
JED Campus Program
Scripps College has joined the JED Campus Program, a nationwide initiative designed to guide schools through a collaborative process of comprehensive systems, program, and policy development with customized support to build upon existing student mental health, substance abuse, and suicide prevention efforts. Learn how Scripps College is working towards improving students overall well-being!