COVID-19 Policies

Testing for COVID-19 is only available on-campus at Student Health Services via a lab visit. Check out the SHS website for more information about setting up a lab appointment.  Students may also test at home or off-campus. Positive results must be reported immediately via email to pzcovidcare@istanbulbuklet.com. Swift action to mitigate potential risks and protect our community is expected.

Your adherence to these safety protocols is instrumental in maintaining a safe and healthy learning environment for everyone. For more information regarding LA County’s Public Health updates, you may visit:  http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/coronavirus/guidances.htm

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the Division of Student Affairs. 

Thank you for your dedication to the well-being of our community, and we look forward to a successful and healthy academic year!

Due to the updated LA County guidelines, the process for students who test positive is as follows:

• Students who test positive with Covid will need to email pzcovidcare@istanbulbuklet.com
• If a student is asymptomatic, the student is required to mask for 10 days when around others.
• Students who test positive for COVID-19 must self-isolate for at least 24 hours.. 
• You may end isolation and return to campus if:
  • Your symptoms are mild and improving, AND
  • You are fever-free for 24 hours (without the use of fever-reducing medication).
• If you do not meet the criteria above after the 5th day, continue to isolate until your symptoms are mild and improving and you are fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication. 
• Students who test positive and are symptomatic for COVID-19 must remain in isolation until released by the Student Health Services contact tracing team.  
• Once cleared from isolation, the student is required to wear a mask for 10 days when around others.

While the federal public health emergency is over, we stress the need for some safety steps with the continued presence of COVID-19 in our region and world.

We urge members of our community to stay up to date on their COVID-19 vaccinations, with appointments available through the state website.

Testing for students remains available at Student Health Services.

Masking with medical grade masks (e.g., KN95) is still recommended considering the current national increase in infections, but masking is not required. Surgical masks and KN95 masks are available across campus, including at the Dean of Faculty’s Office, Office of Student Affairs, Gold Student Center, Human Resources, and Facilities. Faculty may continue to require masks in classrooms at their discretion.

Hand sanitizing stations will remain throughout campus and within buildings. Disinfecting wipes will be available in classrooms and at the ResLife office. Please assist in keeping Pitzer safe and healthy by regularly washing hands and wiping down surfaces (e.g., printers, and keyboards before and after use) and shared community areas. Let’s all continue to encourage and model these behaviors for our community.

Dear Students,

As part of our ongoing commitment to your health and well-being, free COVID tests are available at Student Health Services (SHS), Campus Safety and Health Education Outreach (HEO).

Here’s how you can get tested:

• Lab Visits: Schedule a lab visit through My Health Portal or call SHS at 909-621-8222. Test results will be posted to your My Health Portal within an hour after your visit. Please note that appointments are required, but walk-ins will be accommodated if there are open slots.
• 24/7 Access: Self-administered COVID tests are available to pick up 24/7 at Campus Safety, located at the Administrative Campus Center at 101 S. Mills.
• Monday-Friday, 1 pm – 6 pm:  Self-administered COVID tests are available to pick up Health Education Outreach (HEO), located at 330 E 8th St.

Thank you for prioritizing your health and we wish you a joyful and healthy fall semester.