COVID-19 Information

University Housing is committed to providing a safe and healthy housing community for our residents. Following the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as well as State and County guidelines, we have implemented various practices and protocols in effort to protect the well-being of the residential community. The information on this page along with University Housing’s COVID-19 policies and guidelines are subject to change depending on the current conditions and any new recommendations from the State, County, or CDC.

Help Keep the Housing Community Safe & Healthy

   

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WEAR A FACE COVERING

A face covering is strongly recommended when inside public spaces.

CDC Mask Protection Information
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WASH YOUR HANDS

Wash your hands frequently and after touching common surfaces.

CDC Hand Washing Guidelines
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FOLLOW CAMPUS PROTOCOLS

Follow the campus and student housing health and safety protocols.

SF State Health & Safety Protocols

Housing COVID-19 Protocols & Guidelines

COVID-19 Booster Required
General Housing COVID-19 FAQs

To provide the safest possible congregate housing experience, SF State Housing requires that ALL potential residents are fully vaccinated (including booster) prior to moving on campus.

Any student who receives a Housing reservation will be required to upload proof of a COVID-19 vaccination and booster or request a medical or religious exemption prior to move-in. Failure to provide this requirement will result in the administrative cancellation of your housing reservation.

THINGS TO KNOW:

  • You will need to AAO prior to uploading your proof of COVID-19 vaccination or requesting exemption.
  • Once your proof of vaccination is received or your exemption request is approved, you will be eligible to receive your move-in time and date.
  • International Students: If you cannot get vaccinated in your home country prior to arriving to the United States, please contact the Student Housing Office at housing@sfsu.edu for further instructions. 
Upload Your Proof of Vaccine

As a continued effort to keep our residential communities as safe as possible and prevent the potential spread of COVID-19, residents with COVID-19 vaccination exemptions are encouraged to take a COVID-19 test on a weekly basis.

Test kits will be available free-of-charge at the Student Health Center.

SF State no longer requires face coverings to be worn on campus, however the university strongly recommends that you wear a face covering while indoors in public spaces.

PLEASE NOTE:

  1. Many members of the campus community will continue to wear masks indoors, and their choice to continue masking must be respected. No one should ever be asked or pressured to remove their mask for any reason.
  2. The following areas will continue to require indoor masking: the Student Health Center, the Athletics Training room, Physical Therapy Labs, and Nursing Labs.

What To Do If You Have COVID-19

Contact

NOTIFY THE CAMPUS

Complete the COVID-19 exposure form or email covid19@sfsu.edu to alert the campus of your positive test result.

COVID-19 Exposure Form
Isolate

ISOLATE IN YOUR ROOM OR APARTMENT

If you test positive for COVID-19, you are required to stay in isolation for at least five (5) days. After the fifth day of isolation, you can take an at-home antigen test. If the test is negative, you may end your isolation. If the test is positive, however, you will need to remain in isolation for another 5 days (10 days total).

To end your isolation, you will need to meet the following guidelines:

  • At least five (5) days have passed since your symptom(s) started; AND 
  • You no longer have fevers; AND 
  • Your other symptoms are getting better; AND 
  • You have a negative test result collected on day 5 or later

Because you will be isolating in your household, it is important to take the following precautions to help limit the spread of COVID-19 to others: 

  • Limit the amount of time you are outside of your assigned bedroom. 
  • Limit the amount of guests in your apartment during the isolation period.  We recommend no guests inside your apartment for two (2) weeks once isolation has begun. 
  • Remain 6 feet away from others if you do leave your bedroom during isolation. 
  • Wear a mask while you are in isolation and around others. 
  • Encourage roommates to wear a mask while in your household while you are isolating. 
  • Wash your hands frequently to eliminate the spread of COVID-19 on surfaces. 

ATTENDING CLASSES/EVENTS/ACTIVITIES

While you are in isolation, you should not attend in-person classes, events or activities.  Be sure to contact to faculty/advisors/coaches, etc. to let them know you will not be in attendance.  If you need any assistance reaching your faculty, please reach out to the Dean of Students Office at dos.sfsu.edu/content/dean-call-program or dos@sfsu.edu.

DINING & FOOD DELIVERY

To avoid exposure to others, do not visit the dining center during your isolation period.  You will need to make alternative plans for meals for the 5-10 days of your isolation period.  Please keep the following in mind when making your meal arrangements:

  • Grocery of Food Delivery | If you are receiving a grocery delivery, you may have the food dropped off at the community desk. Please work with your friends or roommates to bring the delivery to your apartment. Please Note: There is no refrigeration units for storage at any of the community desks, so be sure to have your roommates/friends to bring the delivery to your apartment as soon as possible to avoid food spoilage. 
  • Meal Plans | If you are a meal plan holder, you may ask a roommate to pick up a meal for you from the dining center in a to-go box.  You will need to provide your roommate with your university ID number when they pick up your meals. You can access the dining center menu via the Everyday App and you can pre-order your meals using the Transact Mobile Ordering App. Both apps are available for download for both Android and iPhone users.
Coronavirus

COVID-19 SYMPTOMS

(Range from Mild to Severe)

  • Fever - Common
  • Headache - Sometimes
  • General Aches & Pains - Sometimes
  • Fatigue & Weakness - Sometimes
  • Extreme Exhaustion - Sometimes
  • Stuffy Nose - Rare
  • Sneezing - Rare
  • Sore Throat - Sometimes
  • Cough - Common
  • Shortness of Breath - Sometimes

 

Additional Resources

California Department of Public Health
SF Department of Public Health
World Health Organization