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Emergency Notification
Free COVID-19 vaccinations are available by appointment only for those who are eligible at the Cal State LA Vaccination Center, operated by the state and federal governments.
The University strongly encourages students, faculty and staff to receive vaccinations when they are available to you.
Learn about how Cal State LA is planning for the University community’s return to campus beginning in fall 2021.
Cal State LA urges students and employees who test positive for COVID-19 to contact the Student Health Center at (323) 343-3302. Employees should also notify their supervisor, who should contact Human Resources Management at (323) 343-3694.
If you believe you have been in close contact with a person diagnosed with COVID-19, please see the Public Health definition of close contact and follow the exposure instructions if you are a Cal State LA employee or student.
As part of a health order issued by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, Cal State LA has implemented COVID-19 safety protocols to safeguard employees and visitors. Read the Campus COVID-19 Plan.
All Cal State LA employees, students and visitors shall conduct a health self-screening for COVID-19 symptoms before arriving at Cal State LA.
If you are experiencing any of the symptoms below or have had contact with a person known to be infected with COVID-19 in the last 14 days or are currently under isolation or quarantine orders, please do not come onto the Cal State LA campus.
The 2019 novel coronavirus is a new respiratory disease first identified in Wuhan City, China. The name of this illness is Coronavirus Disease 2019, abbreviated as COVID-19. Diseases from coronaviruses in people typically cause mild to moderate illness, like the common cold. Some, like the SARS or MERS viruses, cause serious infections like pneumonia. COVID-19 is caused by a new coronavirus that has not previously been seen in humans.
Cal State LA is home to a free Los Angeles County COVID-19 testing center. The center is located in the Luckman Gallery on the Street of the Arts.
To schedule an appointment to be tested at Cal State LA and to view all testing sites, please visit the L.A. County COVID-19 testing website.
You may receive the test even if you are not experiencing symptoms. However, individuals with symptoms will receive priority consideration.
We urge students and employees who test positive for COVID-19 to contact the Student Health Center at (323) 343-3302. Employees should also notify their supervisor, who should contact Human Resources Management at (323) 343-3694.
When Cal State LA learns of individuals in our community who test positive, we can offer direction and support, and assess any potential issues that may need to be addressed. We will target outreach to those individuals who may need to take additional measures to safeguard their own health or the health of others.
The CDC offers guidance on what to do if you are sick with, or if you have been exposed to, COVID-19.
Since March 2020, there have been 196 COVID-19 cases among students and employees reported to Cal State LA: 85 students, 73 employees and 38 contractors. This data reflects the number of individuals who have notified the university of their diagnosis.
To the best of our knowledge, of the 85 students, 8 had the virus during a period of time when they were on campus or in instructional activity. Of the 73 employees with a diagnosis, 48 were on campus. The contractors were working at construction sites on campus when they were diagnosed.
If you are a student or employee and you think you have come in close contact with someone with COVID-19 (see L.A. County Public Health's definition of close contact), please take the following steps:
The CDC offers guidance on what to do if you are sick with, or if you have been exposed to, COVID-19.
COVID-19 has been confirmed in people who have had no symptoms to mild symptoms to severe illness. Coronavirus symptoms can include:
Symptoms may also include chills, body aches, sore throat, headache, diarrhea, nausea/vomiting, and runny nose.
Symptoms are believed to develop 2-14 days after becoming infected with the virus.
Symptoms of COVID-19 include fever, cough, and shortness of breath. If you become ill, please:
The COVID-19 situation is rapidly evolving globally. We encourage you to stay informed through the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, the CDC, the California Department of Public Health, and the World Health Organization.
As the pandemic continues, continue to practice good public health hygiene:
The California Department of Public Health issued new guidance November 16 requiring that Californians wear face coverings when they are outside of the home with limited exceptions. Learn more about the guidance and limited exceptions.
The city of Los Angeles and Los Angeles County have also issued orders requiring face coverings. Find additional details on the city order and the county order on face coverings.
Face coverings are an additional tool that individuals should use to help slow the spread of COVID-19 but they do not replace other physical distancing requirements.
These face coverings are not required to be medical-grade masks or N95 respirators, but can be fabric coverings, such as scarves and bandana coverings.
Health experts are still learning how the coronavirus is spread. Based on other coronaviruses, the virus that causes COVID-19 is believed to spread through close contact (defined as about 6 feet) with an infected person. Similar to the flu, when an infected person coughs or sneezes droplets from their respiratory tract enter the air. These virus-filled droplets can enter the mouths or noses of individuals close by or land on nearby objects.
It's possible the COVID-19 virus may be spread by infected individuals before they have symptoms. It's believed infected individuals are most contagious when their symptoms are the most intense. The incubation period for COVID-19 (the time period between getting infected and when symptoms develop) is believed to be 2-14 days. Community spread (spread that includes infections among people whose infection sources are unknown) appears to be occurring in certain areas of the U.S.
Do not assume that someone of a particular race or nationality is likely to have COVID-19; this new virus has infected people of many different races and nationalities across the entire world. No one in our community should be excluded from activities because of their race, country of origin, or recent travel if they do not have symptoms of respiratory illness.
For additional details, read the CDC's How COVID-19 Spreads.
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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
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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
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