COVID-19 Information for Students
The CDC is shortening the recommended time for isolation for the public. People diagnosed with COVID-19 should isolate for 5 days; if they are asymptomatic or their symptoms are resolving (defined as being without fever for 24 hours), isolation is no longer necessary. However, 5 days of wearing a mask when around others to minimize the risk of infecting people they encounter is required. This change is motivated by science demonstrating that the majority of SARS-CoV-2 transmission occurs early in the course of illness, generally in the 1-2 days prior to onset of symptoms and the 2-3 days after.
If You Test Positive for COVID-19:
Whether vaccinated or unvaccinated, you must report this to via SC Aware (SC Aware form for Students Affected by Covid). Student Relations staff will advise on the isolation period and can assist with instructor outreach if needed. Follow the below guides until you hear from a staff member:
Everyone, regardless of vaccination status.
- Stay home for 5 days.
- If you have no symptoms or your symptoms are resolving after 5 days, you can leave your house.
- Continue to wear a mask around others for 5 additional days.
If you have a fever, continue to stay home until your fever resolves.
If You Were In Close Contact with Someone Diagnosed with COVID-19:
Please report your close contact to SC Aware (SC Aware form for Students Affected by Covid).Close contact is defined as being within 6 feet or less to a Covid positive person for 15 minutes or more.
If you:
Have been boosted OR completed the primary series of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines within the last 6 months OR completed the primary series of J&J vaccine within the last 2 months:
- Wear a mask around others for 10 days.
- Test on day 5, if possible.
If you develop symptoms, get a test and stay home.
If you:
Completed the primary series of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine over 6 months ago and are not boosted OR completed the primary series of J&J over 2 months ago and are not boosted OR are unvaccinated:
- Stay home for 5 days. After that continue to wear a mask around others for 5 additional days.
- If you can’t quarantine you must wear a mask for 10 days.
- If you can’t quarantine you must wear a mask for 10 days.
If you develop symptoms, get a test and stay home.
Further Guidance
- If you are sick, don’t come to class. Contact your professor(s) and, if you suspect you may have Covid, complete the SC Aware form for Students Affected by Covid. In the event that you are ill and do not have COVID, you will be subjected to whatever late work policy your instructor has on his/her syllabus.
- If you are not vaccinated, you need to wear a face covering at all times.
- If you are fully vaccinated, which is defined as two weeks after your last dose, you do not have to wear a face covering (nose and mouth) while in the hallways or open areas in buildings. However, while in class and in College-designated areas such as private offices and confined spaces, all students, faculty and staff need to wear a face covering until further notice.
- A fully vaccinated person who experiences symptoms consistent with COVID-19 should not come to class, should isolate from others, and be clinically evaluated for COVID-19, and tested for SARS-CoV-2 if indicated.
- If you are fully vaccinated and test positive for COVID-19, you cannot come to campus; you must report this to Student Services at the link to the left of this page: https://www.schoolcraft.edu/scaware/
- Unvaccinated students who have had close contact (6’ or less for 15 minutes or more to a COVID-19 positive person) OR have COVID-19 symptoms need to quarantine and not come to campus; students must report this to https://www.schoolcraft.edu/scaware/
Availability of CARES Act
Section 18004(a)(1) of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act authorizes the Secretary of Education to allocate formula-based grant funds to institutions of higher education. Learn more by downloading the document below.
Availability CARES Act Document (PDF)
Schoolcraft College recently received an additional allotment of CARES Act funding. CARES stands for Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security. Some of these funds can be used to provide emergency financial aid grants to currently enrolled students for expenses such as past-due balances, loss of employment, food, housing expenses, course materials, and issues related to healthcare, child care and other expenses related to COVID-19, campus closure and remote learning. The CARES application will be available beginning July 1, 2021.