Health Watch

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.

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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 required indoors on campus. Effective Oct. 1, masks will be required in classrooms, labs, and the Student Health Center, but will no longer be required in other indoor spaces, such as the University Library, offices, hallways, eateries, and other non-classroom spaces on campus. Students, faculty, staff, and visitors are always welcome to wear a mask. Learn more about face masks. 

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 Boosters Required:

• Students, faculty, and staff are required to receive booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. Find more information about vaccinations.

University Messages

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