COVID-19 Response
August 4, 2023 2023-08-09 20:22COVID-19 Response
TCSJ's Fall 2023 Response to COVID-19
Teachers College of San Joaquin (TCSJ) and the San Joaquin County Office of Education (SJCOE) adhere to the instructions provided by local, state, and federal public health authorities in managing confirmed cases of the coronavirus among students, faculty, and staff members. The SJCOE maintains consistent communication with the San Joaquin County Public Health Services (SJCPHS) and has established protocols that guarantee swift and resolute communication and measures whenever necessary. Our choices are driven by our commitment to the safety and well-being of everyone on campus, as well as our objective of delivering a high-quality educational experience to our students.
As we prioritize the well-being of our students, faculty, staff, and the community, we want to draw your attention to the latest protocols for the Fall 2023 semester. It's important to review these details before coming to a TCSJ campus (Stockton or Ceres).

If You Have Symptoms and/or Test Positive for COVID:
Frequently Asked Questions
Complete the TCSJ COVID Tracking Form (below).
Stay home for at least 5 days after start of symptoms or first day testing positive.
- Isolation can end after Day 5 if symptoms are not present or are resolving AND
- a diagnostic specimen (antigen test preferred) collected on Day 5 or later tests negative; must be fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications.
- If unable to test, choosing not to test, or testing positive on Day 5 (or later), isolation can end after Day 10 if fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications.
STUDENTS:
Contact your instructor(s) so you can work together to create a plan for you to stay up to date on your class(es).
FACULTY:
Contact your program coordinator so you can work together to create a plan in your absence.
Complete the TCSJ COVID Tracking Form (below).
Stay home for at least 5 days after start of symptoms or first day testing positive.
- Isolation can end after Day 5 if symptoms are not present or are resolving AND
- a diagnostic specimen (antigen test preferred) collected on Day 5 or later tests negative; must be fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications.
- If unable to test, choosing not to test, or testing positive on Day 5 (or later), isolation can end after Day 10 if fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications.
STUDENTS:
Contact your instructor(s) so you can work together to create a plan for you to stay up to date on your class(es).
FACULTY:
Contact your program coordinator so you can work together to create a plan in your absence.
Complete the TCSJ COVID Tracking Form (below).
Stay home.
Test 3-5 days from exposure.
- If you are positive, follow the above guidelines. for testing positive for COVID.
- If testing negative, isolation can end if fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications.
- If unable to test, choosing not to test, or testing positive on Day 5 (or later), isolation can end after Day 10 if fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications.
STUDENTS:
Contact your instructor(s) so you can work together to create a plan for you to stay up to date on your class(es).
FACULTY:
Contact your program coordinator so you can work together to create a plan in your absence.
Complete the TCSJ COVID Tracking Form (below).
Stay home.
Test 3-5 days from exposure.
- If you are positive, follow the above guidelines. for testing positive for COVID.
- If testing negative, isolation can end if fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications.
- If unable to test, choosing not to test, or testing positive on Day 5 (or later), isolation can end after Day 10 if fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications.
STUDENTS:
Contact your instructor(s) so you can work together to create a plan for you to stay up to date on your class(es).
FACULTY:
Contact your program coordinator so you can work together to create a plan in your absence.
TEST WITHIN 3-5 DAYS AFTER EXPOSURE:
- You do not need to isolate or quarantine.
- Per CDPH masking guidance, close contacts should wear a well-fitted mask around others for a total of 10 days, especially in indoor settings.
You DO NOT need to complete the COVID tracking form.