Resources For Phoenix Students

The John P. Fahey Career Center is committed to assisting students and alumni in exploring purpose and opportunities, developing career-related skills and implementing goals that reflect their unique roles in the world of work and their commitment to a life of service to others.

Whether you’re exploring careers or have a specific direction in mind, the Career Center is available to help throughout the process through career assessments and advising; resumes, cover letters and personal statements; career fairs, recruiting events and alumni networking; internship and job search assistance – including Handshake, Creighton’s online career management system; interview preparation and mock interviews; graduate and professional school guidance.

Explore career resources or schedule a virtual career advising appointment with a Career Advisor.

The Center for Advising Resources and Support offers support and services to students pursuing admission to professional programs in health or law. We engage with students in both individual and group settings to guide them on their journey to professional life.

Learn more here.

You’re a part of the Phoenix community and a part of the Creighton community. As a member of both, you have certain responsibilities and privileges. As a University, Creighton provides support and resources to foster a community of care and respect.

Student Handbook and Policies

The Creighton University Student Handbook applies to all enrolled students. The handbook contains information that will assist you in understanding your student rights and responsibilities as a member of our academic learning community. Students must also abide by University policies and Student Life policies.

Community Expectations

Choosing to join the Creighton community obligates you to act in a manner that is consistent with these standards of conduct. And, as a Creighton student, you are expected to be a responsible and positive member of all of the community in which you live. Click here to learn more about how to be a good neighbor in your new home.

About Student Counseling Services

• Creighton’s Student Counseling Services team compassionately addresses student concerns and provides valuable self-care tools. Typical concerns include self-esteem, relationships, stress and anxiety, loneliness, and depression. Counseling services are free and confidential. Student Counseling Services provides a Flexible Care approach to the care of students recognizing that each student’s mental health needs vary in scope and urgency. Counseling records are kept in a private, HIPAA-compliant medical record that is not associated with a student’s academic record.

About Dr. McDonnell

• Dr. Megan McDonnell is available on the Phoenix campus during business hours to provide individual and group counseling, crisis support, educational resources, consultation, and referral services. Dr. McDonnell also provides support and education for various mental health topics via workshops and other methods of outreach to help reduce stigma related to mental health and provide valuable self-care knowledge.

After Hours Support

• Student Counseling Services provides After-Hours Crisis Counseling support. Students can access this service by calling 402.280.2256 (CALM) after normal business hours and choosing option 1. Please be advised that information obtained during this call is reviewed for follow-up as needed.

For Students

• To make an appointment, call the Omaha office at 402.280.2256 (CALM) and ask to meet with Dr. McDonnell in Phoenix. Please identify yourself as a student at the Phoenix campus. You will be scheduled for a triage/screening appointment with Dr. McDonnell to best determine the next steps for your care. You will receive electronic paperwork to be signed, including a Consent to Treat and additional initial paperwork, which you will need to complete and return before your appointment.

For Faculty

• Dr. McDonnell is available for referral, consultation, or resource assistance. If you would like to refer a student, please complete the Faculty Referral Form, and return it as directed. If you need to refer a student for crisis support, please call 402.280.2256 (CALM) and request crisis support from Dr. McDonnell. The front desk can let you know if she is available and direct your call either to Dr. McDonnell or to an Omaha-based provider for triage support until Dr. McDonnell is available. Please be aware that services provided by Dr. McDonnell to our students are confidential and information may only be released to faculty or staff with the student’s expressed written permission. Dr. McDonnell will work with students to be sure that necessary information is relayed to faculty and staff when warranted.

**For emergency mental health care outside of regular service hours, please call 402.280.2256 (CALM) to be connected to a trained professional at no cost.**

Click here to learn more.

The Cura Corner, located in the Library, was born from the desire to create a space to promote (in)formal resources and tools for well-being and mindfulness for our learners and overall campus community. Learn more.

The fitness center on the second floor of the Health Sciences campus is open daily from 6 a.m. to midnight by card access. For questions about the fitness center, please email jasonthornton@creighton.edu. 

For a semesterly membership fee, Creighton University students may access Arizona State’s Sun Devil Fitness Facilities on all campuses (Downtown, Polytechnic, Tempe, and West). Click here for more information.

View this list on the AllTrails website for recommended hiking areas.

Medical Care

Preferred clinic for primary care and immunizations:

• DMG CRS CLINIC
  3141 N 3^rd Ave, Ste 100
  Phoenix, AZ 85013
  (Call 602-512-3050 and identify yourself as a Creighton student)
  (Bring Creighton ID and insurance card)

Care Coordination and Navigation

• The Creighton Student Health Education and Compliance (SHEC) office provides care coordination and healthcare navigation services. We help students connect to primary care providers, specialty providers, physical therapy services, lab facilities, home health care providers, pharmacy providers, and more.
  
  This valuable, free, confidential resource can be accessed via phone (402.280.2735, option 3) or email at studenthealth@creighton.edu. 

Immunizations

• Creighton has immunization requirements for all students registered for classes on campus to protect the health and well-being of our campus community. All students must have immunization requirements completed and uploaded to the BirdHouse health portal and records verified by the Student Health Education and Compliance Office. For instructions and a full list of immunization requirements, click here.

Health Insurance

• Creighton requires that all full-time students (Undergraduate = 12 credits/semester; Graduate = 8 credits/semester) be covered by a comprehensive health insurance plan for the entire academic year. New and returning students are auto-enrolled in the University-sponsored Student Health Insurance Plan. If you already have a comprehensive insurance plan, you must waive the coverage through the NEST. For more information, click here.

Creighton Health and Immunization Requirements Portfolio

• The Creighton Health and Immunization Requirements Portfolio (CHIRP) is a personalized and comprehensive document that displays current immunization and clinical onboarding requirements for students. The document is accessible via the BirdHouse health portal. 

The Help Someone form exists to share concerns about students attending Creighton’s Phoenix Health Sciences Campus. This form is also available to help students in need of additional support.

This form may be used to request support or express concern for others or for yourself. To submit a request for support, report a concern, or report misconduct, please use this online reporting form.

The BirdHouse is Creighton’s home for immunization compliance management and form submission. In the BirdHouse, you can review and submit immunization records, check compliance status, and review messages sent by Student Health Education and Compliance.

Creighton University has proudly supported military personnel and their families for more than 100 years. Our continued commitment has been recognized through our designations as a Military Friendly School, Military Times Best for Vets College, Military Advanced Education Top College & University, and U.S. News & World Report's Best Online MBA Program for Veterans.

We assist active duty, veterans and their families with their educational benefits. Our Office of Military and Veterans Affairs works directly with the VA to ensure you make the most of your benefits.

We will guide through the benefit and admissions process, identify the different ways you can earn credit at Creighton, and support you as you start your journey with us.

Learn more here.

College is a time to discover your passions, meet new people and begin your path to professional excellence. Sometimes that takes more time than you expected—maybe you’re changing majors, or you have not made many connections as you’d like or found an outlet for your interests.  

The Office of Student and Family Support is here to help you overcome barriers to reaching graduation. We collaborate with departments across campus to offer holistic support through academic, emotional, social, spiritual and financial resources. We help you navigate college, find what you love to do and make a difference along the way.  

With the support of the Creighton community behind you, you can succeed and thrive—in your studies, your life and your career. Bluejays are resilient. Learn more here.

Create a 25Live Reservation Account

1. Select 25LIVE (PHOENIX). https://25live.collegenet.com/pro/creightonphoenix
2. Select "Sign In" located at the top right-hand corner of the page to create your account (use your NetID and password).
3. 25Live is not in AZ time, 25Live defaults in CST time zone when you first sign in.

• To change the time zone, follow these steps:
  • More -top right
  • User settings
  • Display
  • Time zone – Mountain time, AZ
  • Save
  • Reload

Study Space Reservations

Reservable study space at the Phoenix Health Science Campus (PHSC) is available on the 3rd and 4th floors. To see study room availability in Phoenix, visit 25Live

RESERVATION INFORMATION FOR STUDY/TUTORING SESSION

• Reservations are limited to Creighton University students, faculty, & staff.
• Study rooms should be booked using 25Live express scheduling
• Maximum 4-hour reservation length. Any requests outside of these perimeters will be handled on a case-by-case basis.

STUDY ROOM ETIQUETTE

• The study rooms are not soundproof, and loud talking disturbs other users studying in the area.
• Please be professional and share these rooms in a spirit of cooperation. If a problem arises, do your best to work it out.
• Leave rooms in a clean and orderly condition: clean the whiteboard, dispose of garbage, and return furniture to its original position.
• Do not adjust or cover cameras located in study rooms. These cameras are used for video-conferencing and proctoring exams. Covering the cameras causes damage and the person who reserved the space will be held responsible.
• Don't leave items unattended. Centralized Reservations is not liable for loss/damage to personal property.
• Report any damage or equipment failures to Centralized Reservations. If there happens to be any damage to the room the person who reserved the space will be held responsible.

Exam Procedure

The procedure for students to reserve a space for exams is the academic rooms request form. (https://www.creighton.edu/healthsciences/academic-scheduling) NOT through 25live or through the Express scheduling outside the room.

When filling out the academic rooms request form submit your name, Netid, and email address – not the instructor. This is to ensure the correct person receives the email confirmation.

Please do not group schedule rooms under one name. For security purposes, the university needs to know who is in the space at all times.

The outside signage on each room will state “Exam – student name”. This is to ensure there is no conflict or room squatting.

Express Scheduling

Sign in to 25live

Select "Sign In" located at the top right-hand corner of the page to create your account (use your NetID and password). This will provide you access to view space availability.

To see Room Availability

• Select More -top right
• Select Availability
• Select Building

To Express Schedule

• Select the day & hover over the time box click and Express Scheduling will pop up
• Select day and time - Time cannot exceed more the 4 hours
• Event name - Student Study Session
• Click Save

If you chose Open in Form - All fields of the form must be filled in before the request can be approved.

• Event Name – Student Study Session
• Event Type – Academic Review
• Primary organization for this Event – Must be the program you are enrolled in (School of Med, Nursing, Occupational Therapy)
• Expected head count - cannot exceed the room capacity
• Event Date and Time – Time cannot exceed more the 4 hours

Phoenix Staff

Rachel Jones
School of Medicine Academic Success Counselor

Claudia Mares
School of Medicine Academic Success Counselor

Greg Lapriore
College of Nursing Academic Success Counselor

Megan McDonnell, Psy.D.
Clinical Psychologist

Valeria Garcia
Associate Director, Student Formation and Belonging

Brooke O'Meara
Graduate Assistant, Student Accessibility Services

All Student Life Staff

Click here

For questions about starting a student organization or policies and procedures for current student organizations, click here.

Looking to reserve a room on campus for your Student Organization? If you have been designated as a point-of-contact for your organization’s reservations, complete the 25Live online training module and then follow these steps to make a reservation:

1. Create your event on your organization’s CU Involved page.
2. Receive CU Involved approval, which includes your event confirmation number. 
3. Submit your reservation request through 25Live. When prompted, enter your CU Involved event confirmation number. Reservation requests that do not include this number will be denied.
4. Receive a reservation confirmation email with your confirmed reservation reference number.