COVID-19 Health & Safety

You must be vaccinated to take face-to-face classes or use on-campus services at Foothill College or Sunnyvale Center.

Vaccination is not required if you are enrolled online only and do not use on-campus services. However, we strongly encourage all students to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.

On Monday, April 3, 2023, the Board of Trustees approved the rescission of Board Policy 3507 COVID-19 Vaccination Interim Policy. Effective July 3, 2023, the first day of Summer 2023 Quarter, COVID-19 vaccinations will no longer be required at Foothill-De Anza Community College District. The lifting of the COVID-19 vaccination mandate applies to all faculty, staff, students, vendors, and visitors. Individuals will no longer need to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination to access in person district programs and services. Please note the COVID-19 vaccination mandate will remain in place through July 2, 2023. 

Yes. 

All students, regardless of their vaccination status, who are taking in-person classes or accessing on-campus services are strongly encouraged to wear a mask indoors. Please refer to the Health and Safety Guidelines and Behavioral Expectations that all students will be expected to follow on campus.

Please see our COVID-19 Return to Campus Protocol page for the process.

People who completed a COVID-19 vaccination series with a vaccine authorized for emergency use by the World Health Organization (WHO) do not need additional doses with an FDA-authorized COVID-19 vaccine.

People who completed or partially completed a COVID-19 vaccine series with a vaccine that is not authorized by either FDA or WHO may be offered an FDA-authorized COVID-19 vaccine series. The minimum interval between the last dose of a non-FDA-approved vaccine and an FDA-authorized COVID-19 vaccine is 28 days.

People who are partially vaccinated outside the U.S. with a COVID-19 vaccine brand not authorized in the U.S. should complete an FDA-authorized or licensed COVID-19 vaccine series.

The minimum interval between the last dose of a non-FDA authorized vaccine and an FDA-authorized or licensed COVID-19 vaccine is 28 days.

Currently, the CDC does not recommend mixing vaccines like other countries.

Unless there is a significant reason the person can not complete a series of 2 further doses, the person will be required to complete two doses of Moderna or Pfizer or one dose of J&J. The CDC recommends that all adults also receive a booster dose six months after their second dose of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccinations or six months after their Johnson & Johnson vaccination.

We’re glad you’d like to get vaccinated! Fully vaccinated students have fewer restrictions.

View more information on Santa Clara County’s COVID-19 vaccination program.

You can also search for vaccines through Find a Shot or Vaccine Spotter.

Vaccines are FREE. You don’t need an ID or a social security number, and you don’t need insurance!

If you're concerned about vaccines, please visit our Vaccine Education Series to watch some of our talks and receive more information.

Health Services has tests available for students.

You can also schedule an appointment for free COVID-19 testing in Santa Clara County.

You can get a mask in the Campus Center Welcome Center (2016)  or Student Health Services, (2126).

All students taking in-person classes or on campus are strongly encouraged to wear a mask when indoors. Masking may be required in some offices and classrooms. Outside masking is encouraged. Please refer to the Health and Safety Guidelines and Behavioral Expectations that all students will be expected to follow on campus.

All students taking in-person classes or on campus are strongly encouraged to wear a mask when indoors. Outside masking is encouraged.

All students taking in-person classes or on campus are strongly encouraged to asked to wear masks indoors. Outside masking is encouraged. Please refer to the Health and Safety Guidelines and Behavioral Expectations that all students will be expected to follow on campus. If an instructor asks you to mask in their classroom,  you will be required to mask in that classroom.

Review the Student Health Portal Guide for step-by-step instructions on how to submit proof of vaccination.

Review the Student Health Portal Guide for step-by-step instructions on how to access the student health portal.

You can register 2-3 days after you have uploaded proof of vaccination. 

The error message is for students that have recently applied to the college. You must wait 48 hours for the system to activate your Student Health Portal account.

Review the Student Health Portal Guide for step-by-step instructions on how to verify your COVID vaccination submission was approved.

All services are available in person and online. 

View office hours for student services for most current in-person hours and information.

Visit the 8000 building (same building as Admissions/Records and Financial Aid). See map

Counseling services will happen in person and virtually this spring. Make an appointment

Yes, the library will be open. You can reserve access/use study areas, computers, and circulation/reserves. Social distancing and masking protocols will be in place. Individual study rooms and the mezzanine will remain closed to student access. See the library website for details.

EOPS participants will be able to check out laptops and be given supplies by appointment. Complete services will continue to be offered virtually. Visit the EOPS website for contact info.