Use Common-Sense Safety Measures to Keep Healthy
Rely on the safety measures that helped us get through the pandemic to keep healthy
in the days ahead.
Coming to Campus?
If you’re experiencing COVID-19 symptoms (opens in new window) , please stay home, and get tested.
COVID Requirements
Faculty, staff, and students must stay home if they test positive for COVID-19 and email the addresses below. You must isolate for a minimum of 24 hours and can return after being fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medication and if your symptoms are improving.
- Students: healthcenter@smc.edu
- Staff: covid19HR@smc.edu
- Quarantine/Isolation Information
Vaccines
Get vaccinated and/or boosted to minimize the possibility of serious illness and/or hospitalization.
The Latest Updates
Cal OSHA has recently updated its COVID-19 requirements for institutions of higher education. While faculty and staff are still required to report positive COVID-19 test results to Student Health Services for contact tracing, there is no longer a requirement to notify individuals working in the same buildings.
Beginning with the spring semester, Student Health Services will discontinue workplace exposure notifications. However, we ask that you continue reporting any positive COVID-19 cases so we can help maintain a healthy and safe campus environment.
Please contact Student Health Services with questions or concerns related to COVID-19 at 310-434-4262. We are here for you!
updated 2/26/2025
Resources
Safety Guidelines for Staff
Leading the Way, Together
At Santa Monica College, we are proud to continue in leading the way together—safely, with empathy, and a deep commitment to our students. Read what makes SMC Superintendent/President Dr. Kathryn E. Jeffery and other colleagues/leaders #ProudToBeSMC, what they missed most during the pandemic, and much more!
