Santa Ana College COVID-19 Info & Updates
Additional COVID-19 Information
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Vaccination
Protected Together
The Rancho Santiago Community College District and Santa Ana College are committed to protect the health and well-being of our campus community while ensuring equitable access to education for our students. As SAC moves towards a resumption of increased on-campus instruction and support services, the college must align itself to a comprehensive strategy crafted to reduce the likelihood of the transmission of COVID-19.
Recognizing the available science to date regarding the safety and effectiveness of available COVID-19 vaccinations, the Board of Trustees authorizes the development of a plan requiring all students who access on-site campus programs instruction/services in person or who participate in off-site college instruction/services in person
to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless approved as exempt because of verified medical or religious reasons. Those exempted from the vaccination may be subjected to other safety measures, such as weekly testing. Students will be provided eight weeks of notice prior to the official date the mandate comes in effect.
District COVID Prevention Protocol (see below):
Rancho Santiago Community College District is taking precautionary measures in accordance with public health officials in an effort to protect the health and safety of our students and employees. It is imperative that each of us does our part and takes individual responsibility to reduce the potential spread of COVID-19 by complying with state and local directives. Click here to see the latest COVID-19 Isolation and Quarantine Guidelines.
Mask and Safety
In light of declining case rates and hospitalizations, effective April 18, 2022, the District and Santa Ana College will adopt a new indoor mask policy and move from requiring masks indoors to strongly recommended, regardless of your vaccination and booster status. The California Department of Public Health provides detailed information on exemptions to the mask mandate.
Santa Ana College continues to implement measures to foster a safe learning environment for everyone on campus. The Health and Wellness Center will continue to follow the county health ordinance which requires mask mandates in high risk settings including healthcare, centers and clinics.
Santa Ana College is giving away $200 gift cards to fully vaccinated students to be used at the Johnson Student Center campus store for textbooks, instructional supplies or SAC gear. Students must submit proof of vaccination by August 7th (Both shots for Moderna or Pfizer, One shot for Johnson & Johnson) to receive their $200 voucher! Students who previously participated in the VAX for the Win campaign back in Fall 2021 and have already uploaded vaccination information are not eligible to participate again.
Starting February 6, 2023, students who choose to take in-person or hybrid classes and/or access services in person will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Click here for step-by-step instructions
on how to upload your vaccination status or apply for medical or religious exemption. It is recommended that you complete this process no later than one week prior to your assigned priority registration date to support a smooth enrollment into Spring 2023 courses.
Please see the registration dates below for Spring 2023.
Priority 1
| 11/07/22
| 10/31/22
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Priority 2
| 11/08/22
| 11/01/22
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Continuing Students (50+ units)
| 11/09/22
| 11/02/22
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Continuing Students (20-49 units)
| 11/10/22
| 11/03/22
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Continuing Students (0-19 units)
| 11/12/22
| 11/05/22
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New/Returning
| 11/15/22
| 11/08/22
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Loss of Priority (100+ Units)
| 11/16/22
| 11/09/22
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CAP & Open Registration
| 11/17/22
| 11/10/22
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Create a Digital Vaccination Card
Create a digital vaccination card at the California Digital Vaccine Portal. You can carry your digital card on your smart phone in case you need proof of vaccination wherever you may go!
Find a COVID-19 Vaccination Site
Find more vaccination clinics run by
Latino Health Access by clicking on this link.
Looking for your first or second COVID-19 vaccine? Head to the Orange County Health Info to find the nearest vaccination clinic available.
COVID-19 Testing
Get Tested at SAC! Priority testing for students, faculty and staff.
Get tested for COVID-19 at SAC for free by the entrance of Cook Gymnasium. The site is open to students, faculty, staff, and community members. However, if you are a SAC student, faculty or staff member, you'll receive priority service if you pre-register and obtain an order number. Students, faculty and staff who show up with an order number will be able to walk-in anytime to the testing site on campus at SAC during open hours and must have their college identification card.
Testing hours for students, faculty and community members:
Make an appointment here. Walk-ins are accepted!
Free COVID-19 At-Home Testing Kit!
Get your second round of free COVID-19 testing kits and have it delivered to your house for no additional charge at the USPS website!
Questions?
For general questions, call the city of Santa Ana at (714) 834-2000.
For medical questions, call the health referral line: (800) 564-8448.
