Dear Falcons,
We are preparing for a safe return to in-person campus services and classes on Monday, March 7.
COVID-19 keeps changing. To stay safe, we must also change. The most recent health guidelines are defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Los Angeles Department of Public Health that now strongly encourage an Up-to-Date Vaccine Status, which includes a booster shot. You can find more information about it on our COVID-19 webpage.
Vaccination Status vs. Up-to-Date Vaccine Status
Although you may be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, students are strongly encouraged to have Up-to-Date Vaccine Status to access on-campus services and in-person classes. If you are eligible for a booster shot but do not receive one by Monday, February 21, you will need to test weekly to access campus services in person.
As defined by the CDC, you are fully vaccinated if:
· Two (2) weeks after your second dose of Moderna or Pfizer
· Two (2) weeks after your J&J/Janssen dose
Up-to-Date Vaccine Status means:
1. You are fully vaccinated with all recommended COVID-19 vaccine doses
2. and have received a booster dose, when eligible
Proof of Up-to-Date Vaccine Status and Testing
To ensure you receive a wristband to access in-person classes and services when you are on campus, submit proof of your up-to-date booster shot through OptimumHQ by Monday, February 21. If you are eligible for a booster shot and have not received one, please submit to weekly testing. Proof of a negative COVID-19 test must be submitted 72 hours before your arrival on campus. Results from at-home COVID-19 tests will not be accepted.
Testing on Campus by COVID Clinic
Our new testing partner is COVID Clinic. Free testing is available on campus Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. The Clinic is located inside of the Auto Partners Building lobby in parking lot #10 (across from Campus Police). Enter from New Falcon Way or 166th Street.
More information about on-campus testing by COVID Clinic will be emailed to you separately with the email subject: Campus COVID-19 Testing by COVID Clinic. Check your spam folder if you have not received the email. Visit our COVID-19 website for more information.
Getting Boosted
Free Moderna booster shots and vaccines are available at the Student Health Center or call (562) 860-2451 Ext. 2321 (press option 3) to make an appointment. You can also schedule to get boosted off-campus through the state’s online portal https://myturn.ca.gov/ or call 1-833-422-4255, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. or Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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I am eligible for a booster. Boosters are required if you received:
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Johnson & Johnson vaccine before December 17, 2021. You are eligible for a booster two months after your Johnson & Johnson dose.
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Pfizer and Moderna if your 2nd dose was received before September 17, 2021. You are eligible for a booster five months after your 2nd Pfizer or Moderna dose.
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Upload proof of your booster shot by Monday, February 21.
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How to Upload Proof of Boosters
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Follow the step-by-step guide on how to upload your vaccine card and booster into the OptimumHQ.
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Visit “My Check-Ins” in the OptimumHQ dashboard under Vaccine Proof to verify your vaccine card has been added. Look for the same file name you used to save your vaccination card.
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For more help, please contact Student Health Services at 562-860-2451, Ext. 2321 to speak with a Return to Campus Program Facilitator.
Vaccine cards and boosters will be verified in the state system. Any fraudulent or altered vaccine cards will result in student discipline and being dropped from any enrolled in-person or hybrid courses.
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We look forward to seeing you on campus.
Sincerely,
Cerritos College
