Faculy Tool Kit Spring 2022

Student Tool Kit Spring 2022

Preparing for Spring 2022

Spring 2022 to start Primarily AMI (Alternative Modes of Instruction)

President Conoley recently announced the delay of most face-to-face classes until Monday, February 7.

Please note the following:

  •  Spring 2022 courses begin Thursday, January 20.
  •  The announced period is a temporary switch to AMI for most courses. After this period of time, all courses will go back to their scheduled mode of instruction pending local health guidelines and recommendations.
  •  A small number of laboratories, activities, and performance classes will still be on-campus during this time. Please check how your individual courses are impacted by the temporary switch to AMI on Beachboard or email. If you need additional help, please contact your department.
  •  All buildings and labs will continue to be open during this time. The University Library, the University Student Union, and the Horn Center will be available for students who need to zoom or study on campus. 

Due to the ever-changing situation, please check the campus COVID-19 website for the most up-to-date source of information.

 

All individuals must wear face coverings while indoors on campus. In light of the current surge of the Omicron variant, CDC has recommended that individuals upgrade from cloth masks to wearing a well-fitting medical-grade mask, surgical mask, or higher-level respirator such as an N-95, KN-95, or KF-94 filtering respirator. Student ambassadors will be on campus to help answer any questions you may have.

 

CSULB Vaccine Clinic

 

The clinic is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and should be accessed via the main entrance to Student Health Services. The clinic offers first, second doses and booster of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine to the campus community.

 

The university will soon require third shots, or booster shots, as part of its immunization policy. For more information, log into to Single Sign-On to view an instructional video on how to upload booster verification.

 

To find a off-campus vaccination site near you, search here.

 

All students, employees, and guests visiting CSULB facilities or engaging in any in-person university experience off-campus must complete the daily COVID-prescreen prior to arrival. (add SSO and downloadable app info). These individuals may come to campus if their COVID prescreen yields a green checkmark. Check marks may be confirmed daily by professors and University staff.
 
Those individuals whose prescreen yields a red X will be contacted immediately for follow-up and further instructions. Once authorized by Student Health Services (SHS), they will receive a follow up green check and they can come to campus. 
 

COVID Testing

 

If you are not fully vaccinated, you must participate in weekly COVID-19 testing.

In addition all students in residence housing, student-athletes, and participating club-athletes are required to test weekly. Students in some performing arts may be required to test up to three times per week. Antigen tests are not being accepted at this time.

 

Those who require routine testing or are being tested due to a COVID-19 exposure in class, will be prompted routinely by email to upload test results to the website or a designated email address. Please follow the instructions noted in the email.

 

Failure to upload your test results will result in a referral to the Dean of Students (for students), and may ultimately result in disciplinary sanctions through Student Conduct. Faculty are not expected to make course accommodations for BeachBoard suspensions that occur due to the student’s failure to comply with University policies. 

 

To view the Winter 2022 Testing Site Weekly Schedule, click here

Plans are underway to expand testing availability for the Spring 2022 semester. Check the COVID-19 site for updates.

 

Per current CDC recommendations, people with COVID-19 should isolate for 5 days and if they are asymptomatic or their symptoms are resolving (without fever for 24 hours), followed by five additional days of wearing a medical grade mask when around others to minimize the risk of infecting people they encounter.

 

COVID Isolation and Quarantine Guidelines from LA County Public Health:

People who ARE fully vaccinated should wear a medical-grade mask around others (indoors and outdoors) and test on day 5. People who ARE NOT fully vaccinated should stay at home for 5 days and continue to wear a medical-grade mask around others (indoors and outdoors) for an additional 5 days, and test on day 5.

 

For the most recent updates regarding isolation and quarantine protocols please visit the CDC website here for more information..

 

 
 UCUA will be closed for in-person drop-in advising and appointments between January 7th and February 7th, 2022. Academic advisors can still be reached via email or Zoom during this period. Visit here to request to meet with a UCUA academic advisor.
 
For other questions, please contact: aa-advising@csulb.edu

 

Ask Elbee for 24/7 Enrollment Services Support 

Have a question related to admissions, financial aid, scholarships, or general processes that impact your student record? Visit csulb.edu/enrollment-services and use the Ask Elbee chatbot in the bottom right corner of the screen anytime. You may also call 562.985.5471 to talk the Beach Central team (9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. PST, Monday thru Friday) for additional support. 

 

Don’t Forget to File Your 2022-2023 Financial Aid Application 

Be sure to complete the 2022-2023 FAFSA or DREAM Act Application to see if you are eligible for any financial aid awards for the fall semester. If you have a question about submitting financial aid documents, scholarships, federal work-study, appeals, or Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), contact Beach Central. Applications must be submitted by March 2, 2022. 

 

Academic Appeals Are Now Digital 

Students may now submit academic appeals (such as petitions for GE Substitution and Waivers, Graduation Requirement Exceptions, Academic Renewals etc.) online using DocuSign. For instructions and requirements, visit the Academic Standing and Appeals page. 

 

Resources to support you

Virology / Vaccine Information Resources

Dr. Peter Ramirez, a virologist in the CSULB Department of Biological Sciences has compiled a list of vetted links for understanding COVID-19.

 

To learn more, click here.

 

 
Continued uncertainty of the pandemic has caused stress and anxiety for all of us. Supportive resources are available for all CSULB students, faculty, and staff.

Refer to this helpful guide for our campus wellness resources.
 



Bob Murphy Access Center (BMAC) continues to provide accessible learning experiences and digital accessibility for BMAC students. Contact bmac@csulb.edu or (562) 985-5401 to request BMAC support.

 

For a list of all Division of Student Affairs Services in one place: DSA Programs and Services (csulb.edu)

 

Student Technology Resources – Spring 2022 First Year and Transfer Students

 

New first-year and new transfer students are eligible for technology resources to support your success. These devices are yours to use, for free, through the completion of your degree.



Refer to our CSUCCESS website for the link to request a device and FAQs.

 

Technology Help – Our IT Help Desk is available to answer questions and offer support via Single-Sign On.

 

Other Student Resources:

Please note that it may be necessary to update, modify or change these policies based on new information from local health guidelines and recommendations.