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INFORMATION FOR STUDENT-ATHLETES

All Student-Athletes are required to complete paperwork and have a physical exam by a physician prior to participating in Caltech Athletics each year.

Student-Athletes will now complete all medical clearance paperwork via the Caltech Student Health Portal.
*Caltech Access account activation required to access Student Health Portal
To be medically cleared for athletic participation, please refer to the full checklist: Pre-Particiation Medical Clearance Information

All forms can be found on the Student Health Portal, or via the links below.

2026-2027 PAPERWORK AND PRE-PARTICIPATION PHYSICAL FORM

2026-2027 Pre-Participation Physical Form
1A. Intercollegiate Athletics Assumption of Risk (18+)
1B. Intercollegiate Athletics Assumption of Risk (under 18yo)
2. Consent to treat Affirmation
3. Concussion Education and Confirmation
4. Student-Athlete Understanding of Services and Responsibilities Affirmation
5. Statement of Medical Insurance Confirmation and Excess Insurance Affirmation
6. Sickle Cell Trait Declaration Form
7. Authorization for Information Disclosure Between Caltech Sports Medicine and Student Wellness Services

*Reminder that all incoming Caltech students also need to complete the SWS Health Entrance Requirements in addition to the Athletics Medical Clearance Items
Other Forms and Information

2026-2027 Physical Exam Form : Must be completed by a physician prior to any team activity.
SWS New Student Health Essentials Guide : Student Wellness Services Requirements and Health Essentials for ALL New Caltech students.
Physician Report Form (PDF) : Required for any student-athlete that has been restricted from activity in the past 12months.
NCAA Medication Exemption Form : Required for any student-athlete that as been prescribed an NCAA banned substance by a physician.
    - Non-exhaustive list of examples: ADD/ADHD Medication, dexmethylphenidate, dextroamphetamine, methamphetamine, methylphenidate, etc.
    - Form can be submitted with your physical, uplodaded to your Health Portal, or emailed to sportsmed@caltech.edu
NCAA Concussion Fact Sheet : Form that must be reviewed annually by all student-athletes, also included in Clearance Paperwork Form #3.