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COVID-19

Student Health Services and all of UCSC is working hard to protect your health and well-being. Get the latest information from Student Health Services here.

UCSC COVID-19 tests are only for active, enrolled students, as well as current staff and faculty who are working on site. Here is COVID-19 testing information for the general public.

Requirements: Symptom Checks and COVID-19 Tests

COVID 19 symptom checks and testing requirements for Fall 2021 are now in place.

Student athletes: please note that you are still required to test at the cadence defined by the NCAA.
Students, staff, and faculty upload your vaccine card. If you are fully vaccinated and have proof of your vaccine, you are not required to test. However, you need to upload your vaccine card and dates to Health e-Messenger so that we know you're vaccinated. Log into Health e-Messenger and choose MEDICAL CLEARANCES, then choose COVID-19 to upload. (Having trouble getting your digital vaccine card? Here's what to do.)
Continue your daily symptom screenings. Mandatory testing is currently required for unvaccinated people only. However, everyone needs to continue to complete their daily symptom screening surveys.
Contact SHC if you have COVID-19 symptoms or exposure. Any student who is symptomatic or who was exposed to Covid-19 positive person should speak to the Student Health Center Advice Nurse Line at (831) 459-2591. Symptomatic employees should contact their medical provider.

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements

What to Expect at Your COVID-19 Test

News and Resources

Latest COVID-19 News and Updates from Student Health Services
UCSC COVID-19 recovery website: Full campus updates on COVID-19 across UCSC, including a dashboard that tracks COVID-19 cases and testing.
Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) Vaccine Information:
- J&J Emergency Use Authorization Fact Sheet (Hoja de datos de autorización de uso de emergencia de J&J)
- CDC's Information about the J&J COVID-19 Vaccine (información de la CDC acerca de vacuna J&J COVID-19)
Moderna information:
- Moderna Emergency Use Authorization Fact Sheet (Hoja de datos de la vacuna Moderna)
- CDC's Information about the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine (CDC Información acerca de la vacuna contra el COVID-19 de Moderna)
Pfizer-BioNTech information
- Pfizer-BioNTech Emergency Use Authorization Fact Sheet (la Hoja de datos de Pfizer BioNTech)
- CDC's Information about the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine (CDC Información acerca de la vacuna contra el COVID-19 de Pfizer-BioNTech)
Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory: This department handles the analysis of on-campus COVID-19 tests.
What to Do If You're Sick: Guidance from the CDC about what to do if you're sick and how to care for yourself at home.
CDC's COVID-19 self-checker: Answer some questions about your symptoms to get advice about what you should do next.
Self-Care During COVID-19: Are you in isolation or quarantine because of COVID-19? The County of Santa Cruz shares ways to practice self-care. A few minutes can make a big difference.
Celebrating the Holidays Safely
Guidance for Private Gatherings
Staying Safe When Going Out
Staying Safe When Traveling: Toolkit for Domestic Travelers and International Travel during COVID-19
Staying Safe When Running Errands
Slow the Spread of COVID-19 While Sheltering With Others from the County of Santa Cruz Health Services Agency.
CDC's COVID-19 FAQ: Common concerns about the virus answered.
Harvard Health’s COVID-19 glossary: Social distancing, quarantine, “flatten the curve.” What do all these terms mean? Check out to find out.
211 Phone or Text: Questions about coronavirus? In Santa Cruz County, you can dial 211 or text "COVID19" to 211211 for more coronavirus information.
Proper Handwashing Technique: Learn how to wash your hands the right way.