Dear Falcons, 
 
The District adopted a vaccine-only Board Policy 2905 (BP 2905) starting spring 2022. To physically access any District facility, you must show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19, unless exempt for medical or religious reasons. Details about exemptions are provided below. The policy will be effective on January 3, 2022.   
 
If you are taking 100% remote and/or online instruction, then you will not be required to provide proof of full vaccination unless you plan to physically access a District facility.  
 
Please be advised, BP 2905 will be strictly enforced. Failure to comply will result in disciplinary actions. 
 
Get $250 or $125 to the Bookstore with Proof of Vaccination 
 
I’m Vaccinated 
 
If you are fully vaccinated, you are required to upload your proof of vaccination to Optimum HQ no later than January 2, 2022 to come to campus. Please view the vaccine questions on how to upload your proof of vaccination.   
 
Get a Bookstore Gift Card when you upload your vaccine record of both doses of Moderna or Pfizer, or one dose of J&J/Janssen: 
 
  • By December 1 get a $250 gift card 
  • By December 15 get a $125 gift card 
 
If you already uploaded your vaccine records, then you will still receive the $250 in Bookstore Gift Card. This incentive opportunity is available to all currently enrolled students, even if you are 100% online/remote! 
 
All vaccine records will be verified, and students notified when their gift card is ready to be picked up, in December 2021 or January 2022.  
 
Please be advised that Optimum HQ assistance will not be available, if needed, during Winter Break from December 23, 2021 through January 2, 2022. 
 
 
I’m Unvaccinated  
 
If you are unvaccinated and need to start the vaccination process, visit the Student Health Center to schedule an appointment or complete your vaccination at any official state or County vaccination site.  
 
Remember, to be fully vaccinated, you will need to receive your single shot of J&J/Janssen vaccination no later than December 20, 2021. For a two-dose vaccine of either Moderna or Pizer, you will need to have your second dose no later than December 20, 2021. This will allow for the two weeks post vaccination by the January 3, 2022 deadline. 
 
Please be advised that Optimum HQ assistance will not be available, if needed, during Winter Break from December 23, 2021 through January 2, 2022. 
 

Medical and Religious Exemptions 
 
If you are unable to get vaccinated due to religious or medical reasons, you can apply for an exemption. Each case is unique and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis as prescribed by law. 
 
  • To view the exemption process and submit an exemption request form, please visit the Exemptions webpage 
 
 
  • As a reminder, an approved exemption is only an exemption from a vaccine. For those granted an exemption, access to the campus will require mandatory weekly testing. 
 
 
 
Get the latest vaccine updates on our COVID-19 vaccination webpage at www.cerritos.edu/covid-19 
 
 
Sincerely, 
 
Cerritos College