COVID-19

COVID-19 risk remains. Continue to protect yourself and others.

Reduce Your Risk of COVID-19

Get vaccinated, if able. Wear masks as required. Frequently wash/sanitize hands. Stay home when sick. Take other precautions, as recommended.



Quick Facts on Cal State LA COVID-19 Requirements and Resources


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Protect Yourself and Others


Get Help to Manage Stress

Students who are distressed can seek assistance from the Student Health Center's Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) by calling 323.343.3300.

Coronaviruses are a family of viruses that infect a variety of animal species. Bats, birds, camels, cats, and other animals are hosts to coronaviruses. They are also common causes of infection in people.

In humans, coronaviruses can cause mild to severe illness. For example, coronaviruses are one of the virus types that cause the common cold. A cold is generally a mild infection. In contrast, with COVID-19, the novel coronavirus causes severe illness and is responsible for millions of deaths.

A novel coronavirus is a newly identified virus that infects and causes illness in animals or people. The problem with any novel virus is the potential to spread through populations with little to no immunity to the virus.

Examples of other novel coronavirus outbreaks include severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS-CoV) and Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS-CoV).

Complete daily health screening for symptoms of COVID-19. Please see Learn About Symptoms & What to Do If You are Sick (LACDPH). If you have symptoms of COVID-19 please call the Student Health Center or your primary physician, get tested for COVID-19, and follow isolation instructions.

  • Keep in mind that masks are required in classrooms and healthcare settings. Information on masks is available at COVID-19: Masks.

Health Watch | Cal State LA and Return to Campus: Students | Cal State LA provide the Cal State LA details you need on COVID-19.

For answers to common questions, visit Cal State LA COVID-19 FAQ.

Refer to Health Watch for information on the CSU COVID-19 vaccination policy.

Free COVID-19 testing is available to Cal State LA students. For details, visit COVID-19 Testing | Cal State LA.

Campus COVID-19 Requirements

Students who have questions related to campus COVID-19 requirements can contact the:

COVID-19 Symptoms, Care and Quarantine Guidelines

Students who have questions related to COVID-19 symptoms, care, quarantine, and isolation guidelines should contact the:

  • Student Health Center: 323.343.3300

Basic Facts

Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 is the most important COVID-19 prevention step that can be taken. Vaccination helps protect vaccinated individuals, loved ones and the community.

Who Can Be Vaccinated?

Individuals ages 6 months and older are eligible for vaccination.

Resources on the Vaccines

Resources for Vaccinated Individuals

Please call the Student Health Center (323.343.3300) or your primary care physician, get tested for COVID-19, and follow isolation instructions.

If the Student Health Center and/or your primary care physician is not available and you need immediate medical advice please go to the nearest Urgent Care or Emergency Room or call 911.

Please call the Student Health Center (323.343.3300) or your primary care physician for testing and quarantine guidelines and symptom monitoring.

If the Student Health Center and/or your primary care physician is not available and you need immediate medical advice please go to the nearest Urgent Care or Emergency Room.

Travel increases the risk of getting and spreading COVID-19. As such, individuals who are not fully vaccinated should avoid non-essential travel (Travel Advisory and Guidance - LACDPH).

Individuals who are fully vaccinated should take all necessary precautions to reduce COVID-19 risk before, during and after travel, including following local home and destination public health orders and guidance.

Note: Individuals who have COVID-19 symptoms, have recently tested positive for COVID-19 or are waiting for COVID-19 test results should not travel.

This is a very challenging time. The following resources offer suggestions for managing stress:

Additional resources are available at: