Additional Services

Student Orientation

An orientation to Cox College is held for new students at the beginning of each semester. The purpose of orientation is to acquaint students with the Cox College mission, core values, programs, facilities, and available services. It is strongly suggested that all new students attend.

New students admitted to any nursing track will be required to attend a Department of Nursing orientation. Information about the date, time, and place of orientation will be included in the new student’s acceptance letter.

Childcare

CoxHealth Child Care Center will provide care for children of students on a space-available basis. Please call the Child Care Center for additional information.

Cox North Location (417) 269-8050 5:45am-6:30pm M-F; Weekend care at South Center
Cox South Location (417) 269-6775 or 417/269-6776. 7 Days per week,6:00am-midnight

Children whose ages range from 6 weeks through 12 years are accepted.

Food Services - Cafeteria

Students may purchase meals at a discount in the Cox North and Cox South cafeterias by showing their CoxHealth photo badge, and in addition, there are microwaves at the cafeterias and in the college’s lower level student lounge and the Academic Resource Center for student use. Vending machines are located on the lower level of the college. The cafeterias are open:

North Hours:

  • 6:00am-10:00am Breakfast
  • 11:00am- 1:45pm Lunch
  • 3:00pm-6:30pm Dinner

South Hours:

  • 6:00am-10:30am Breakfast
  • 11:00am- 1:45pm Lunch
  • 3:00pm-7:00pm Dinner

At other hours, snacks, fruit, beverages, and desserts are available for purchase.
If you wish to know what is on the day’s menu, call 269-FOOD (3663). The recorded message announces entrees, vegetables, soups, and specials.

Fitness, Recreation, and Health

The Meyer Center, a 60,000 square-foot facility, offers members free screenings/assessments, educational opportunities, and many other services to assist in the pursuit of a healthy lifestyle. Other fitness centers are located at Cox North and in Willard and Republic. College students may join these centers for a nominal fee which includes a required orientation to the facilities. College students may participate in the Wellness Program offered through CoxHealth at no charge. For more information about the Wellness Program, contact the Wellness Center at 417-269-9140.

Health Services

The Emergency departments at Cox North and Cox South are available to provide services to students who need emergency health services. Non-emergencies are referred to Urgent Care on the Cox Walnut Lawn campus. Students assume the total cost of their health care.

Religious Life

Cox College is non-sectarian and respects the religious beliefs of members of the college community. A synagogue, churches of many denominations, and other places of worship are located in Springfield, several within walking distance of the college. Chaplains of CoxHealth and chapels at Cox North and Cox South are also available.