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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for the SBCC Community

Effective January 1, 2023 the COVID-19 vaccination requirement has been removed for students and for all employees (except where required by federal and state law, public health agencies, or appropriate governing organizations for specific programs and activities).



Free rapid antigen tests and masks are available to students and employees at designated locations across campus


COVID-19 Employee Support Form

Coming to Campus

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Testing Info

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Visiting Campus

Coming on-campus?  Here's what you need to know


Frequently Asked Questions

Effective January 1, 2023, the COVID-19 vaccine requirement for working, studying or participating in in-person activities at the District’s Main, Wake, and Schott campuses no longer applies. 

Board Resolution 10

  • Test within 3-5 days after last exposure.
  • If symptoms develop, test, and stay home. Do not come to campus.
  • If testing positive see either employee or student option below.
  • If testing negative you can return to campus once you are fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication. 
  • Stay home for at least 1 day after start of the symptoms (Day 0). Asymptomatic positives are no longer required to isolate.
  • Email SBCC Employee COVID response support, your supervisor, and complete the COVID-19 Employee Support form.
  • COVID positive employees must still wear a mask while around others through Day 10 after their positive test, whether symptoms are present or not.
  • Masking may end early if a person has two negative tests in a row, 24 hours apart.
Note: If fever is present, isolation should be continued until 24 hours have passed since the fever resolved.
  • Stay home for at least 1 day after start of the symptoms (Day 0). Asymptomatic positives are no longer required to isolate.
  • If you may have exposed a SBCC employee email SBCC Employee COVID response support.
  • Return to campus wearing a well-fitting mask around others until 10 days have passed from the “Day 0” of your infection.
  • Please do not go into Student Health Services if you have tested positive or are exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19. Students who have questions regarding COVID-19, have tested positive or are symptomatic and need medical assistance, can contact Student Health Services at (805) 730-4098 or healthandwellness@pipeline.sbcc.edu, or visit https://www.sbcc.edu/healthservices/appointments.php to request a telehealth appointment.
Note: If fever is present, isolation should be continued until 24 hours have passed since the fever resolved.
  • Stay at home isolating from others and test.
  • If negative, rest to recover or visit your physician for diagnosis and treatment.
  • If positive, follow the instructions above for persons testing positive for COVID-19.
  • Please do not go into Student Health Services if you have tested positive or are exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19. Students who have questions regarding COVID-19, have tested positive or are symptomatic and need medical assistance, can contact Student Health Services at (805) 730-4098 or healthandwellness@pipeline.sbcc.edu, or visit https://www.sbcc.edu/healthservices/appointments.php to request a telehealth appointment.

For current COVID-19 symptoms see the CDC "Symptoms of COVID-19" website.

  • SBCC students and employees can pick up a cost-free Antigen Test kit available at specific distribution sites on Main, Schott and Wake campus. See our testing info page for full details!

Public Health Resources

SB County Health

Santa Barbara County Public Health Department

 

CA Dept. Public Health

California Department of Public Health

 

CDC

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

 

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