SBCC COVID Testing Info

Last updated: May 1, 2025

We remain committed to support each other in our efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 on campus.

Cost-free PCR testing will be provided at no cost and during paid time for:

    • All employees with COVID-19 symptoms.
    • Employees who had a close contact at work, with the exception of symptom-free employees who have recovered from COVID-19 in the past 30 days (returned cases).
    • During an outbreak, to all employees within an exposed group, at least once a week, except for employees who were not at work during the relevant period and symptom-free “returned cases”. 
    • During a major outbreak, twice per week, except for employees who were not at work during the relevant period and symptom-free “returned cases.”

See Cal OSHA §3205 (b) for definitions. 

Note: 

No-cost Employee PCR requires test order and/or authorization of the SBCC Risk Manager, issued in response to the  COVID-19 Employee Support Form submission. 

PCR student and employee testing without authorization is no longer available. 

Covid testing is one of SBCC’s three pillars to support Vaqueros Stronger Together. Testing plays an important role in our efforts to keep our campus operational and our community together while keeping the spread of COVID-19 at bay.