We continue to closely follow local, state, and federal guidance regarding COVID-19 and will keep you updated as any changes to campus guidelines are needed. The below information includes updates to our ongoing guidelines, as well as additional measures for January 10-16.
Testing
Weekly testing will be required for all students until further notice. Please note that testing is mandatory regardless of vaccination status.
Students must provide proof of a negative COVID test taken within 72 or 48 hours of their arrival to campus, depending on which test is taken (see below.)
- PCR Test - 72 hours
- Rapid test - 48 hours
All residence hall students will receive follow-up testing on day 7.
Students who undergo testing on campus and test positive for COVID-19 may be asked to return home only if that is a safe and close option that won’t risk exposing others. Otherwise, campus isolation protocol will be followed.
Health Check
Daily health checks are required for all on campus via the LiveSafe app. For more information or to download the app, please see the following:
Vaccinations
At this time, we are not requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for the PUC campus and are leaving it as a personal decision for each of you to make. While we are in line with local and state guidance, we strongly encourage everyone to get vaccinated to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and to protect yourself.
To find a local vaccination site, please visit the County of Napa website: COVID-19 Vaccination.
If PUC hosts additional vaccination clinics on campus, you will be notified.
Masks
- N95, KN95, or 3-ply surgical masks are required inside all PUC buildings for the first week of classes.
- Mask usage will continue to be required after the first week, and continued usage of N95, KN95, or 3-ply surgical masks is highly encouraged.
- Approved masks are available on campus from Health Services.
Cleaning
Heightened cleaning protocol will continue to be followed by residential staff and in recreation facilities. Classrooms will continue to be spray cleaned daily.
Classrooms
Capacity restrictions and social distancing requirements have been removed for classrooms. Daily cleaning will continue and mask guidance (above) should be followed.
Dining
Grab and Go options will be available from the Dining Commons and The Grind for the first week, January 10-16.
Residence Halls
Mask guidance (above) should be followed as appropriate while in residence halls. Capacity limits will continue to be in place for general use areas, including lobbies, parlors, and kitchens. Heightened cleaning protocols will continue to be followed. Residence halls will be restricted to residents only.
Sports & Recreation
- Indoors: Masks requirements will follow the mask guidelines above
- Outdoors: Masks are required for all when not engaging in the sport/activity—social distance where possible.
Nursing Students
There will be requirements from hospitals providing clinicals. Please contact Nursing and Health Sciences for details.
Pioneers Athletics
Vaccinations for athletes are required, except for religious or medical exemptions. Surveillance testing will continue in a modified format.
Travel
Before traveling, please check the latest guidelines with your travel provider, as different locations may have other requirements.
When traveling internationally, vaccinated individuals must acquire a PCR test 1-3 days before traveling, wear a mask through all travel, and take a PCR test 1-3 days upon arrival in the U.S.
Individuals who are not vaccinated must acquire a PCR test 1-3 days before travel, wear a mask through all travel, self-quarantine for seven days post-travel, and receive a PCR test 1-3 days upon arrival in the U.S.
Leave
No overnight, 21 overnight, or weekend leaves will be approved for students during the first week of winter quarter.
We know this is not how any of us wanted to start 2022, but we would like to thank you for keeping our campus safe and healthy. We are in this together!
Parents/Accompanying Individuals
The following measures are required for all parents or other individuals who accompanying students to campus:
Campus Facilities Closures
The following campus facilities will be closed during the first week of winter quarter, January 10-16, to minimize opportunities for exposure:
- All common spaces. This includes residence hall lobbies, library, campus center, etc.
- Dining Areas (see below)
- Recreation areas
