Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates
Mesa College Coronavirus Updates
Return to On-Campus Classes after testing positive
To end home isolation, follow these instructions:
Ending Home Isolation Individuals, regardless of vaccination status, previous infection, or lack of symptoms, with COVID-19 who are caring for themselves at home may discontinue isolation once ALL of the following conditions have been met.
1. At least 5 days* have passed since your symptoms first appeared (or after date of first positive test if no symptoms).
2. Isolation can end after day 5 if symptoms are not present or are resolving and you get another test (either PCR or antigen) on day 5 or later which tests negative.
3. If unable to test, choosing not to test, or you test positive on day 5 (or later), isolation can end after day 10 if you have not had a fever for at least 24 hours without using medication to reduce fever.
4. If fever is present, isolation should continue until 24 hours after fever resolves.
5. If symptoms, other than fever, have not improved, continue to isolate until symptoms are resolving or until after day 10.
6. Per California Department of Public Health (CDPH) masking guidance, you should wear a well-fitted face mask around others for a total of 10 days, especially in indoor settings.
*People with severe to critical illness or who are severely immunocompromised should consider consultation with their healthcare provider or an infection control expert and may be advised to extend their isolation period up to 20 days.
Spring 2023 Mask Requirements
Masks are no longer required while on district property except for student health
facilities. Students and/or employees may wear a mask if they choose to do so.
Please visit https://www.sdccd.edu/students/covid19 for the latest up-to-date information.
Announcements
July 18, 2022
Student COVID-19 Process
June 21, 2022
Update For Students on COVID-19 Summer & Fall 2022
January 21, 2022
Update For Students on COVID-19 Spring 2022
January 19, 2022
Update from President Luster: Moving to Modified Remote Operations
January 19, 2022
Remote Operations Update #2 Spring 2022
January 11, 2022
Remote Operations Update Spring 2022
January 2, 2022
Update For Students on COVID-19 and Spring/Intersession 2022
January 2, 2022
Important Update to SDCCD Reopening Schedule
October 7, 2021
Chancellor's Message: Coronavirus/COVID-19 Update #26
September 16, 2021
Chancellor's Message: Coronavirus/COVID-19 Update #25
September 2, 2021
Chancellor's Message: Coronavirus/COVID-19 Update #24
August 10, 2021
Chancellor's Message: Coronavirus/COVID-19 Update #23
May 18, 2021
Chancellor's Message: Coronavirus/COVID-19 Update #22
April 7, 2021
Chancellor's Message: Coronavirus/COVID-19 Update #21
March 16, 2021
Chancellor's Message: Coronavirus/COVID-19 Update #20
February 26, 2021
Chancellor's Message: Coronavirus/COVID-19 Update #19
February 24, 2021
Spring 2021: Invitation to Apply for SDCCD Student Relief Grant Fund
February 10, 2021
Chancellor's Message: Coronavirus/COVID-19 Update #18
January 21, 2021
Travel Advisory
December 8th, 2020
Chancellor's Message: Coronavirus/COVID-19 Update #17
November 4th, 2020
Chancellor's Message: Coronavirus/COVID-19 Update #16
October 12th, 2020
Chancellor's Message: Coronavirus/COVID-19 Update #15
September 23rd, 2020
Chancellor's Message: Coronavirus/COVID-19 Update #14
September 17th, 2020
Chancellor's Message: Coronavirus/COVID-19 Update #13
August 26th, 2020
Chancellor's Message: Coronavirus/COVID-19 Update #12
August 17th, 2020
San Diego Mesa College Reopening Plan
August 4th, 2020
Important Information Regarding International Travel
July 20th, 2020
Letter to International Students regarding the reversal of guidelines related to the
Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)
July14th, 2020
Chancellor's Message: Coronavirus/COVID-19 Update #11
July 10th, 2020
Letter to International Students regarding updated guidelines related to the Student
and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)
July 2nd, 2020
Spring Semester Academic Standing Update
June 29th, 2020
CAREs Act Emergency Financial Assistance Email
June 22nd, 2020
Financial Assistance Grant Email
June 19th, 2020
Chancellor's Message: Coronavirus/COVID-19 Update #10
May 31st, 2020
Special Message from SDCCD Chancellor's Cabinet
May 22nd, 2020
CCC COVID-19 Special Update
May 14th, 2020
SDCCD Email to Students Regarding Summer, Commencement, CARES Act
May 12th, 2020
SDCCD Email to Students Regarding the CARES Act
May 5th, 2020
Chancellor's Message: Coronavirus/COVID-19 UPDATE #9
April 30th, 2020
Chancellor's Message: Coronavirus/COVID-19 UPDATE #8
April 27th, 2020
SDCCD Email to Students Regarding Important Dates and Deadlines
April 23rd, 2020
Chancellor's Message: Coronavirus/COVID-19 UPDATE #7
April 17th, 2020
SDCCD COVID-19 Update: Course Repetition, Grades and Grading, Financial Aid
April 10th, 2020
SDCCD COVID-19 Update: Transfer, Online Forms Process, CARES Act, EOPS
April 6th, 2020
Letter to Students Regarding Grades and Refunds
April 2nd, 2020
SDCCD COVID-19 Update: Grades and Grading, Financial Aid, Refunds, Commencement
April 1st, 2020
Chancellor's Message: Coronavirus/COVID-19 UPDATE #6
March 27th, 2020
Prez Pam's Mesa College Update on COVID-19
March 27th, 2020
SDCCD COVID-19 Update: Withdrawal, Refunds, Class Cancellation, Other Registraion
Details
March 26th, 2020
Letter to students regarding COVID-19 with updates and resources
March 25th, 2020
Chancellor's Message: Coronavirus/COVID-19 UPDATE #5
March 23rd, 2020
Message from the Mesa College Associated Students
March 22nd, 2020
Special Message from President Luster
March 17th, 2020
SDCCD Human Resources Frequently Asked Questions for COVID-19
March 17th, 2020
President Lusters Message – COVID campus closure update
March 17th, 2020
Chancellor's Message: Coronavirus/COVID-19 UPDATE #4
March 15th, 2020
Mesa Academic Senate President Velez Letter
March 13th, 2020
Chancellor's Message: Coronavirus/COVID-19 UPDATE #3
March 13th, 2020
SDCCD Email to Students Regarding COVID-19
March 11th, 2020
Mesa College President Pamela Luster Letter to Campus and Students
March 10th, 2020
Chancellor's Message: Coronavirus/COVID-19 UPDATE #2
March 10th, 2020
SDCCD Email to Students Regarding COVID-19
March 4th, 2020
Chancellor's Message: Coronavirus/COVID-19 UPDATE #1
Vaccine Information
VEBA COVID-19 Vaccine General information updated daily:
https://www.vebaresourcecenter.com/covid-19-resources/
San Diego County COVID-19 Vaccine site:
https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/hhsa/programs/phs/community_epidemiology/dc/2019-nCoV/vaccines.html
Free COVID-19 Testing
County Testing Sites
Tests are free but you need to make an appointment by calling 2-1-1.
View Testing Locations and Hours
State Testing Sites
The state has opened sites in Chula Vista, El Cajon, Escondido and Southeastern San Diego to test for active COVID-19 infection.
You need to make an appointment for all sites. Testing is free, and you do not need to have symptoms. Appointments can be made online or by calling 888-634-1123.
California State officials launched an interactive map to help Californians find COVID-19 community testing sites near them.
More COVID-19 Testing Information
Community Resources
This is a partial list of community resources available. If you are experiencing an emergency, please call 9-1-1.
California Community Colleges Resource List
List of Resources in San Diego
- 2-1-1 San Diego: 211.org/services/covid19
Employee Resources
- State of California, Covid-19, Employee Resources: https://www.labor.ca.gov/coronavirus2019/
- Bartender Emergency Assistance Program: https://www.usbgfoundation.org/beap
Preventative Measures
Everyone is being asked to protect themselves and others from respiratory illness
with everyday preventive actions.
- If anyone believes that they have been exposed to the virus, please contact your health provider immediately, or Mesa College Student Health Services at 619-388-2774.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
- Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available.
- Stay home when you are sick to keep from spreading respiratory illness to others
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.