COVID-19 Updates
The health and safety of the Cal State LA community is our top priority as we continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. Health Watch provides the latest information about campus COVID-19 protocols, university messages, frequently asked questions, and more. The information on this website is current and will continue to be updated based on the latest public health protocols.
Before you come to campus:
- Daily health self-screening. All Cal State LA employees, students and visitors shall conduct a health self-screening for COVID-19 symptoms before arriving at Cal State LA.
- Masks are only required in the Student Health Center. Students, faculty, staff, and visitors are always welcome to wear a mask. Learn more about face masks.
Testing
- Free at-home COVID-19 antigen test kits are available. Test kits for students are available at the Student Health Center Pharmacy and in the Phase II and South Village Housing offices. These tests are intended for students who do not have health insurance or who have limited access to health care resources, or students who have an immediate need. Employees who need test kits should contact their health care provider. Employees may also contact their supervisor or resource manager for at-home test kits.
- COVID-19 testing in L.A. County. Find information about COVID-19 testing on the L.A. County COVID-19 testing website.
- Free COVID home tests are available through the United States Postal Service. Visit the USPS website to order four free antigen tests.
About our campus:
- Ventilation and HVAC systems. We have conducted HVAC duct cleaning throughout campus. All buildings and classrooms have been confirmed safe for occupancy and are in compliance with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health guidelines. We conduct routine and preventive HVAC maintenance throughout campus to ensure the upkeep of our infrastructure.
Covid-19 Vaccinations Strongly Recommended:
- Under a revised California State University policy, the COVID-19 vaccination is no longer required at CSU campuses but is strongly recommended. Cal State LA has implemented this policy. Effective April 6, 2023, the revised policy strongly recommends vaccines as a safety measure to help prevent serious illness.
University Messages
October 6, 2023
Flu and COVID-19 vaccinations
August 17, 2023
Campus COVID-19 protocols
May 26, 2023
New COVID-19 protocols at Cal State LA beginning May 30
April 28, 2023
Free COVID-19 vaccination, updated booster clinic on campus May 4
April 13, 2023
CSU revises COVID-19 vaccination policy
April 4, 2023
Free COVID-19 vaccination, updated booster clinic on campus Thursday
March 24, 2023
Free COVID-19 vaccination, updated booster clinic on campus April 6
February 22, 2023
Free COVID-19 vaccination, updated booster clinic on campus March 1
January 18, 2023
Free COVID-19 vaccination, updated booster clinic on campus Jan. 24
November 14, 2022
Free community flu shot clinic on campus Thursday, Nov. 17
November 1, 2022
COVID-19 vaccination and updated booster clinic on campus Nov. 8
October 13, 2022
Changes to on-campus COVID-19 testing
October 11, 2022
Flu shots available at the Student Health Center
October 4, 2022
New mask protocols now in effect
September 23, 2022
New mask protocols, effective Oct. 1
August 16, 2022
COVID-19 vaccination, booster clinics on campus Aug. 18 and 23
April 15, 2022
Get a COVID-19 booster shot on campus next week on April 21
April 4, 2022
Get a COVID-19 booster shot on campus tomorrow, April 5
March 16, 2022
Get a COVID-19 booster at Cal State LA on March 8 or 22
March 7, 2022
Get a COVID-19 booster at Cal State LA on March 8 or 22
March 3, 2022
Face mask requirements on campus
February 24, 2022
Employees: Reminder to upload COVID-19 booster proof
February 17, 2022
Employee instructions for uploading COVID-19 booster proof
February 16, 2022
COVID-19 face mask requirements
February 7, 2022
Message to Students: Upload your COVID-19 booster proof in GET by Feb. 10
January 28, 2022
Spring Welcome and Return to In-Person Classes
January 24, 2022
Get a COVID-19 booster at Cal State LA on Jan. 25
January 19, 2022
Important public health updates and booster shot deadline
January 12, 2022
Important COVID-19 public health updates
January 4, 2022
Message from the President about spring semester 2022
December 29, 2021
Spring semester update
December 22, 2021
CSU announces booster requirement for spring 2022
December 14, 2021
Get your COVID-19 booster at on-campus clinic Wednesday
December 10, 2021
Get your COVID-19 booster shot
November 18, 2021
Message from the President
October 22, 2021
Free community health fair at Cal State LA on Oct. 29
October 5, 2021
On-Campus Vaccination Clinics
September 21, 2021
Message to Students Requesting Vaccination Requirement Exemptions
September 14, 2021
On-campus vaccination clinics, Sept. 15-16
September 10, 2021
Message from the President to Faculty and Staff
September 8, 2021
COVID-19 Update
September 3, 2021
Message to Students Regarding COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement and Class Registration
September 2, 2021
Message from HRM to Employees Regarding COVID-19 Self-Certification
August 24, 2021
Get vaccinated on campus this week
August 23, 2021
Message to Academic Affairs: Welcome to Fall 2021
August 20, 2021
Details about the vaccination requirement, COVID-19 testing and vaccine clinics
August 16, 2021
Students: Reminder to upload your proof of vaccination by today, Aug. 16
Employees: Reminder to upload your proof of vaccination by today, Aug. 16
August 13, 2021
Students: Reminder to upload your proof of vaccination by Aug. 16
Employees: Reminder to upload your proof of vaccination by Aug. 16
August 9, 2021
COVID-19 vaccination pop-up clinic at Cal State LA today
August 6, 2021
Cal State LA and AltaMed to offer free COVID-19 vaccination clinics
August 2, 2021
Message from the Office of the Dean of Students Regarding Vaccination Requirement
July 29, 2021
Details about the CSU COVID-19 vaccination requirement for employees
July 27, 2021
Message from the President regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirement
June 30, 2021
Updates on Campus Protocols and Return to Campus Website
June 11, 2021
Message to Academic Affairs Regarding Extended Building Hours
June 2, 2021
Campus Access Message to Academic Affairs
June 1, 2021
Return to Campus Message from the Provost
May 25, 2021
Return to Campus Message from the President
April 30, 2021
Cal State LA Student Week at the Cal State LA Vaccination Center
April 22, 2021
Message from the President about Vaccinations
April 11, 2021
Appointments now available for 16 and older at Cal State LA Vaccination Center
April 9, 2021
Cal State LA Vaccination Center Update
March 29, 2021
An Update on the Vaccination Center at Cal State LA
March 26, 2021
Message from the President Regarding Fall 2021
Feb. 27, 2021
Message to Employees Regarding COVID-19 Vaccinations
Feb. 16, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccination Center Opened Today at Cal State LA
Feb. 3, 2021
New COVID-19 Vaccination Site Coming to Cal State LA
Jan. 20, 2021
Message Regarding COVID-19 Vaccination Information
Dec. 22, 2020
Message from the President Regarding COVID-19
Dec. 11, 2020
COVID-19 Update for Employees
Dec. 9, 2020
Message from the Student Health Center Director Regarding COVID-19 Updates
Nov. 25, 2020
Message from the President Regarding COVID-19 Updates
Nov. 19, 2020
Important Message About Flu Vaccination
Oct. 28, 2020
Message from the Student Health Center Regarding Holiday Safety
Sept. 10, 2020
Message from the Chancellor Regarding Spring 2021
July 15, 2020
Message from the Student Health Center Regarding COVID-19
June 12, 2020
Important Message from the Student Health Center Regarding L.A. County Reopenings
May 21, 2020
Message from the President to the Class of 2020
May 14, 2020
Message from the President Regarding Fall 2020
May 12, 2020
Message from Housing and Residence Life to Housing Applicants
May 7, 2020
Message Regarding COVID-19 Testing Site at Cal State LA
Reminder to Students Regarding Grading Options for Spring 2020
Message from Housing and Residence Life Regarding Summer Housing
May 6, 2020
Message from the President Regarding the Class of 2020
April 30, 2020
Message from the President Regarding CARES Act Funding
April 29, 2020
Message to Employees from the CSU Chancellor
April 27, 2020
Message from the President
April 15, 2020
Message Regarding Student Resources and Updates
Message from Human Resources Management Regarding Social Distancing Protocol
April 14, 2020
Message to Students from Vice President of Student Life Regarding Staying Connected to the Cal State LA Community
April 13, 2020
Message from Student Health Center Director Regarding Update on Face Coverings
April 9, 2020
Message to Students Regarding May and Summer Session Payment Plans
April 7, 2020
Message Regarding Grading Options for Spring Semester
April 3, 2020
Message Regarding Alternative Instruction for May and Summer Sessions
April 2, 2020
Message Regarding Annex Link Lab Closure
April 1, 2020
Message from the President and First Lady
March 30, 2020
Message from Student Health Center Director Regarding Spring Break and COVID-19 Case in University Community
March 27, 2020
Message to Students from Vice President for Student Life Regarding Emergency Grants
Message Regarding Confirmed COVID-19 Case in Cal State LA Community
March 26, 2020
Message from President Regarding Reporting COVID-19 Cases to the University
Message Regarding Off-Campus Internet Access
March 25, 2020
Message Regarding Remaining Secure When Online
March 23, 2020
Message from Provost Regarding First Week of Alternative Instruction
March 20, 2020
Message Regarding Accessing Student Resources Without Coming to Campus
Message from Housing and Residence Life
March 19, 2020
Message Regarding Extending Alternative Instruction Through Spring Semester
March 18, 2020
Message Regarding Bookstore Closure
March 17, 2020
Message Regarding Commencement and Campus Operations
March 16, 2020
Message Regarding Library Closure
Message from Student Health Center with Public Health Guidance
March 15, 2020
Message from President to Employees Regarding Vulnerable Populations
March 13, 2020
Message from President to Staff Regarding COVID-19 Preparations
Message from Vice President for Student Life Regarding Student Resources
March 11, 2020
Message from President Regarding Suspension of Face-to-Face Instruction
March 10, 2020
Message from President Regarding Suspension of Events and Travel
March 9, 2020
Message to Students from Vice President for Student Life Regarding Caring for Mental Health
Message from President to Faculty and Staff Regarding COVID-19 Preparations
March 6, 2020
Message Regarding Enhanced Cleaning Protocols Campuswide
March 4, 2020
Message from President Regarding Coronavirus Preparations
Message from Provost to Faculty Regarding Preparing for Alternative Instruction
Information Regarding COVID-19 Response
February 27, 2020
Update from Student Health Center Director Regarding Coronavirus
January 28, 2020
Message from Student Health Center Director Regarding Coronavirus