Anxiety is the most common problem among college students (62.7% of students), and is the most common diagnosis of the students who typically seek help at university counseling services. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought into attention the mental health of those affected, and it was determined that the prevalence of a pandemic accentuates or creates new stressors, including:

• Fear and worry for oneself or loved ones.
• Constraints on physical movement and social activities.
• Sudden lifestyle changes.

Aside from a few studies, there is limited information on the exact psychological effects of the pandemic on college students, who have been assessed to be a vulnerable population.

The aim of the study is to identify major stressors associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, and understand the effect of the stressors on the mental health of undergraduate college students, as well as identify the various coping mechanisms the undergraduates use.