STIs are common and can be prevented. If you are sexually active, getting tested for STIs is one of the most important things you can do to protect you and your future partner(s) health.
Even if you always practice safer sex, sexually active people should get tested every 3-6 months. If you had unprotected sex, it’s highly recommended that you get tested soon after.
Remember: lots of people don’t have any symptoms, but can still pass STIs to someone. So getting tested regularly and always using condoms is your best bet to avoiding STIs – even if you feel totally fine or have tested negative before.
Make an Appointment
Student Health Services offers free STI testing for all Cal Poly Pomona students. Make an appointment with one of our clinicians for STI screening or testing by calling 909-869-4000. Making an appointment through MyHealthPortal is not acceptable for STI testing.
Make sure you have an open and honest conversation about your sexual history and STI testing with your doctor and ask whether you should be tested for STIs. Don’t be embarrassed: they’re not here to judge you.
Other Locations:
There are many clinics that provide free/low cost STI testing around Cal Poly Pomona:
East Valley Community Health Center, Pomona Clinic
1555 S Garey Ave Pomona, California 91766
(909) 620-8088
Planned Parenthood Los Angeles, Pomona Health Center
1550 N Garey Ave Pomona, California 91767
(800) 576-5544
LA County Department of Public Health, Pomona Health Center
750 S Park Ave Pomona, California 91767
(909) 868-0235
Rite Medical Clinic Urgent Care
502 W Holt Ave Pomona, California 91768
(909) 620-8500
Talk to Your Partner(s):
- Have you talked to your partner(s) about consent, protection and your values surrounding sex?
- For videos and tips on how to communicate visit:
- American Sexual Health Association:
- Planned Parenthood:
- How do I talk to my partner about sex:
- Consent 101:
- How to Tell Someone You Have an STD: