Health Center
The Health Center is located in Building R, Room 106. Clinic hours are posted on the Health Center
door. Drop-ins are welcome; students may also call 436-2533 for additional information or to
schedule an appointment. The Health Center offers the following assistance and services to Merritt
College students:
• First Aid and over- the - counter medications such as aspirin and decongestants
• Pregnancy test, safe sex supplies and feminine hygiene products
• Vouchers for low-cost vision care and eyeglasses
• HIV testing twice per month
• Referrals for physical exams and more-specialized medical care
• Other services, such as flu shots, massage and acupuncture, are offered periodically and are
advertised in advance.
• All Health Center Services are confidential and free of charge.
High Tech Center
The High Tech Center offers services for students who:
• Are recovering from head injuries
• Have diagnosed learning disability
• Need accommodations/adaptive equipment
The lab contains state-of-the-art computer adaptations including voice recognition, screen readers,
and spelling and math programs for students who participate in the DSP program. Students learn to
use Microsoft Word to produce documents and desktop publishing projects. The High Tech Center
offers classes on using the Internet and basic Web-page design. Assessments for Department of
Rehabilitation clients are also provided. Students are advised to meet with a counselor in the DSP
program before enrolling in these classes. For information call 436-2592 or call for an appointment
with a DSP counselor at 436-2429.
International Student Services
F-1 Visa students can obtain admission information and Immigration and Naturalization Service
regulations from Sean Brooke, Director of International Educational Development, at 466-7380. For
information about assessment, contact the Student Personnel Specialist located in Building R, Room
109 or call (510) 436-2562.
Learning Center (Self-Paced Classes, Tutoring Program, and Technology Services)
The Learning Center is open to ALL students who would like assistance with assignments in courses
throughout college. The mission of the Learning Center is to serve as a campus hub for ALL learners
and to assist students in becoming more efficient, effective, and independent learners. The Learning
Center offers a credit course in Study Skill, LRNRE 280, which allows students to learn and practice
essential study skills necessary to succeed in college – reading, note taking, memorizing and test
taking. Students work at their own pace with the assistance of tutors and instructors. Student may
enroll for 0.5 to 3 units up to the 12th week of the semester. Refer to the class schedule for more
detail. The Tutoring Program provides students with academic assistance across the curriculum. Free
tutoring is available for most courses at Merritt College. Students are eligible for one-to-one or group
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