Coronavirus Information

COVID-19 Testing

For Students & Employees: Self-administered testing is available on site at the main campus, downtown Health Sciences campus and Tehama campus.  Please log in to the Shasta Portal to make an appointment (via "Schedule COVID-19 Test") or contact Campus Safety at (530) 242-7910 or Shasta College Health and Wellness at (530) 242-7580.  Testing is available at no cost to students and employees.  

For Community Members: Please visit the www.ShastaReady.org website for a listing of local testing locations.  If you're unable to access the website, you can also call (530) 225-5591.

Stay Home and Get Tested If You're Sick 

One of the best ways to help in our efforts to keep everyone safe is to self-monitor and stay home if you’re feeling sick or experiencing any of the symptoms associated with COVID-19, even if you’ve been vaccinated.  Accommodations will be made to reduce your risk of exposure to others and still get tested on campus.

Some common symptoms of COVID-19 may include: fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion, or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea.

COVID-19 Vaccines

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and National Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) affirm that all COVID-19 vaccines currently available in California are safe and effective at preventing severe illness from COVID-19.  Californians ages 12+ are now eligible for vaccination.  To get vaccinated, call (833) 422-4255 or visit myturn.ca.gov.  

Want to learn more?  Additional information is available at:

https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/Get-the-Facts-on-Vaccines.aspx

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/your-vaccination.html

Face Coverings & Physical Distancing Requirements

Face coverings provide protection against the spread of diseases.  To protect the health and well-being of our campus community, Shasta College follows public health guidelines:       

• Employees and students are not required to wear mask at any Shasta College District locations.
• Beginning March 1, 2022, masks will no longer be required for vaccinated or unvaccinated individuals in most indoor settings.
• After March 11, 2022, individuals working at and attending K-12 schools and childcare facilities will no longer be required to wear a mask or face covering.
• Physical distancing is no longer required indoors or outdoors.

Individuals are encouraged to wear masks and to keep space between themselves and others if possible to reduce their risk of exposure to COVID-19, regardless of their vaccination status. 

Shasta College continues to monitor federal, state, and local guidelines, and campus policies will be adjusted as updated information is released.  

Isolation & Quarantine Procedures & Protocols for COVID-19 exposures and positive cases

For Students: Please refer to fact sheet, What Students Need to Know About COVID-19 Isolation and Quarantine (PDF) which provides students information on when and for how long they must be excluded from attending in-person classes if they test positive or are exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 or displays symptoms for COVID-19.  

For Employees: Please refer to fact sheet, What Employers and Workers Need to Know About COVID-19 Isolation and Quarantine (PDF) which provides employees information on when and for how long they must be excluded from the workplace if they test positive or are exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 or displays symptoms for COVID-19.

Reporting COVID-19 Cases and Concerns

Notify Campus Safety - Anyone who is sick with COVID-19 symptoms or has been exposed to a confirmed case of COVID-19, is asked to contact their supervisor or Campus Safety by emailing eoc@shastacollege.edu or calling (530) 242-7910.

If you are having a medical emergency, please call 9-1-1 directly.

Shasta College's Spring classes began on Wednesday,  January 19th, 2022

All college locations are open and students and visitors can come to campus for assistance.  Student Services such as Counseling, Financial Aid, Tutoring, Library Services, and Food Services are now available to students both in-person and online.

The spring schedule will include a mix of in-person, hybrid (combination online and in-person), and online classes. Students are encouraged to check the Spring Schedule (PDF) for the complete list course offerings.