Coronavirus COVID-19 Updates
Requirements for Entering the Campus
For Students & Employees
All students and employees who access college facilities will need to show proof of vaccination or a weekly negative COVID-19 test result. Masking is required indoors, regardless of vaccination status.
Students and employees must also complete the Cleared4 Covid-19 Health Questionnaire every day they enter the campus/district facilities.
Learn more about the Board Policy and the District's Vaccine & Testing Requirements.
For Visitors
All visitors are required to complete the COVID-19 Symptom Self-Check each day before accessing campus facilities.
Vaccination & Testing Requirements for Students & Employees
For the The Los Angeles Community College District has established a new COVID-19 Vaccination & Testing requirements for students and employees to be able to access college and District facilities.
Effective October 15, 2021, the District is providing a grace period for compliance with the vaccine mandate, Board Policy 2900:
- Students have until 5 p.m., Friday, November 19, 2021 to provide proof of vaccination or submit an exemption, and complete a baseline test.
- Employees have until 5 p.m., Wednesday, November 3, 2021 to provide proof of vaccination or submit an exemption, and complete a baseline test.
COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics
LAVC is hosting free COVID-10 Vaccination Clinics on-Campus to allow you to get your first and second dose, or third dose or the booster shot (if eligible). Plus, LAVC students and employees can receive a $150 gift card to the LAVC Bookstore for each dose received on campus.
Vaccination clinic will be held on:
- October 19, 27, November 6, 9, 17, 30, December 8, and 16 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. in Parking Lot A.
Walk-Ins are welcome, or you can make an appointment or pre-register with Fulgent Genetics. Learn what to bring with you to your vaccination.
COVID-19 Testing
Our new vendor, Biocept, takes over the COVID-19 Testing and Screening operations at LAVC (replacing the LAVC Safe App and self-check-in on our website). Only tests administered by CLEARED4 will be accepted as proof of compliance.
The Valley College COVID-19 PCR testing dates are available on:
- Mondays from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. in Engineering Building, Room 100 (except October 11, 2021)
- Tuesdays from 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. in Engineering Building, Room 100.
- For other testing locations/dates, view the Districtwide COVID Testing schedule.
To schedule an appointment, check your student/employee email to access your Biocept account using your private Cleared4 link.
Vaccination Exemption Requests
Students and employees can submit a medical or religious vaccination exemption using the COVID-19 Vaccination Exemption Request Form. Learn more about how to submit a vaccination exemption.
Frequently Asked Questions & More
For information regarding check-in procedures, safety advisories, procedures and COVID-related forms, and more, check the Coronavirus Forms, Advisories and FAQs.
Important Announcements
$1000 Federal Stimulus Awards available for Students
Every enrolled Fall 2021 LAVC student who qualifies for financial aid may be eligible to receive a $1000 federal stimulus award. Students must meet certain qualifications to be eligible. Learn how to qualify for Emergency Federal Stimulus Awards.
Apply NOW for a Fall 2021 Emergency Grant for Laptops & Technology
Grants for laptop devices and technology are available to Fall students with identified financial needs that compromise their ability to continue their studies or successfully engage in their classes. Learn how to apply for Laptops/Tablet, Technology & Basic Needs Grants.