COVID-19 Safety & Guidance

Effective May 1, 2022, face coverings (masks) will not be required to access or utilize Modesto Junior College indoor facilities. The safety of our campus community is our priority. MJC will continue its increased cleaning and disinfecting practices, ventilation systems will circulate outside air and air purification units will remain in both instructional and work areas. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including masks, hand sanitizer, disinfectant spray, and wipes will be available to all students, staff, faculty and visitors. Thank you for your patience and commitment to the health and safety of our campus community.

Depending on the area of study, individual departments may have additional COVID-19 guidelines or requirements. Students should consult with their instructors for specific guidance.

View the California Department of Public Health guidelines for COVID-19 and face coverings on the CDPH website.

What you need to know

Free COVID-19 testing for students and staff will continue to be available on both East and West Modesto Junior College campus locations (use existing link to content on page)
Masks are no longer required for entry into all facilities/indoor areas.
If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 test immediately and follow all recommended guidance.
If you have been exposed to or tested positive for COVID-19 do not come to campus and follow all recommended guidance.

MJC COVID-19 safety protocols are subject to change at any time based on local conditions and county, State, and/or Federal guidelines.

Testing and Vaccinations

MJC Student and Employee Testing

Testing: COVID-19 testing is offered Monday through Friday at both MJC campus locations. Walk-ins only.

MJC West Campus

Mary Stuart Rogers (MSR) room 119
Monday-Thursday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

MJC East Campus

Center for Advanced Technology (CAT) 101
Monday-Thursday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Free COVID-19 Community Vaccination Event

Modesto Junior College also offers no-cost, on-campus, vaccinations administered by Golden Valley Health Center.

MJC West Campus

Mary Stuart Rogers (MSR) Game Room
May 11, 10 am - 2:00 pm

Campus Hygiene

MJC is committed to preventing the spread of COVID-19 with enhanced cleaning procedures.

Housekeeping teams will clean office and workspaces based on CDC guidelines for disinfection and occupational and environmental safety office (OESO) protocols.
Facilities management will maintain hand-sanitizer stations at major building entrances and high-traffic areas.
Custodial teams clean high-traffic areas up to 4 times per day in each building.
Building occupants are provided cleaning products. Building occupants should wipe down commonly used surfaces, copiers and desks, before and after use with products that meet the EPA’s criteria for use against COVID-19.

Building Air Quality

All occupied district buildings have been programmed to produce maximum outside air flow depending on the mechanical units.
Small purification units have been installed in all offices and conference rooms.
Building temperatures will be warmer in the summer and cooler in the winter due to outside temperatures.
HVAC schedules are based on ems reports and department requests.

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