COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions
Associates are encouraged to be vaccinated against Covid-19. Berkeley reserves the right to request proof of vaccination at any time and associates are encouraged to upload proof of vaccination to UKG Pro.
Masks are recommended, but not required in all indoor areas of campus buildings.
You should let your supervisor know that you will be absent due to illness, but you are not required to disclose your medical diagnosis to your supervisor.
Diagnosed associates are advised to stay home and follow medical direction regarding treatment. Follow the recommendations of the CDC for COVID infection and exposure.
Students should be instructed to follow the guidance provided by the Centers for Disease Control, which provides valuable information and guidance for individuals with COVID-19 and for those who have had close contact with an infected person.
If an associate is showing flu-like symptoms (e.g., fever above 100.4ºF, cough and/or sore throat, body aches, headache, chills) or symptoms consistent with COVID-19 (fever, cough, shortness of breath) their supervisor should direct them to leave work. If the associate appears too ill to drive, the supervisor may offer to call a family member to pick them up. If the associate asks for an ambulance or appears very ill, the supervisor should call an ambulance and contact Human Resources Department at HRDEPT@berkeleycollege.edu.
Human Resources may request that the associate provide a doctor’s note clearing them to return to work.
No. The supervisor should not inform another staff/faculty.
The Centers for Disease Control offers an interactive Quarantine and Isolation Calculator that provides valuable information and guidance for individuals with COVID-19 and for those who have had close contact with an infected person. The CDC tool provides guidance on face coverings, testing, and isolation. All associates with COVID-19 or who have had close contact with a person with COVID-19 should follow the recommendations provided by the Quarantine and Isolation Calculator.
Associates are encouraged to upload their proof of vaccination to UKG Pro – Associate Documents. This information will be reviewed by Human Resources. Human Resources will have access to this information. Your supervisor will not have access to this document.
The following list includes the acceptable documentation for proof of vaccination:
- CDC vaccination card
- the record of immunization from a healthcare provider or pharmacy;
- a copy of the U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card;
- a copy of medical records documenting the vaccination;
- a copy of immunization records from a public health, state, or tribal immunization information system; or
- a copy of any other official documentation that contains the type of vaccine administered, date(s) of administration, and the name of the healthcare professional(s) or clinic site(s) administering the vaccine(s).
The documentation should include the associate’s name, type of vaccine administered, date(s) of administration, and the name of the health care professional(s) or clinic site(s) administering the vaccine(s).
Berkeley College holds as paramount the health and safety of every member of its community. Maintaining a safe learning environment is a shared responsibility.
Students are not currently required to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in order to attend on-campus classes, however, all students are strongly encouraged to receive one of the COVID-19 vaccines authorized by the FDA. Individuals are generally considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving their second dose in a two-dose series (such as Pfizer or Moderna); or two weeks after receiving a single-dose vaccine (such as Johnson & Johnson Janssen). Berkeley reserves the right to request proof of vaccination at any time.
No. If you took a test for COVID-19 and are still waiting for the results, you cannot come to campus and should isolate at home until you know your results. Once you receive your results, if they are negative, you can end your isolation.
If your test results are positive for COVID-19, however, please continue to isolate at home and please follow CDC guidance for isolation and precautions for COVID-19 positive individuals. The CDC also provides an interactive Quarantine and Isolation Calculator for COVID-19 positive individuals to use. Please see the answer to the next question (regarding testing positive for COVID-19) for additional information.
If you regularly test for COVID-19 as a work or clinical requirement, however, and are waiting for your COVID-19 test results which are required for your work or clinical site, and you were not a close contact of someone who recently tested positive for COVID-19, and you are feeling well, you can enter campus.
Please isolate at home and follow CDC guidance for isolation and precautions for people with COVID-19 which state:
- If you test positive and have no symptoms, you may end isolation after day 5. Day 0 is the day you took the COVID-19 test for which your results were positive.
- If you test positive and have symptoms, but your symptoms are improving, and you are fever-free for 24 hours (without the use of fever-reducing medication), you may end isolation after day 5. Day 0 is the day you took the COVID-19 test for which your results were positive.
- If you test positive, but your symptoms are not improving after 5 days in isolation, continue to isolate until your symptoms are improving and you are fever-free for 24 hours (without the use of fever-reducing medication). Day 0 is the day you took the COVID-19 test for which your results were positive.
- If you test positive and experience symptoms of moderate illness which include shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, you need to isolate through day 10. Day 0 is the day you took the COVID-19 test for which your results were positive. If you are unsure if your symptoms are moderate, talk to a healthcare provider for further guidance.
- If you test positive and experience severe illness (you were hospitalized), or if you have a weakened immune system, you need to isolate through day 10 and should consult your doctor before ending isolation. If you are unsure if your symptoms are severe or are unsure if you have a weakened immune system, talk to a healthcare provider for further guidance.
Please contact each of your professors to let them know that you cannot attend or participate in class in person (for onsite classes) or that you are not able to participate in online classes if your symptoms are too severe to allow you to complete coursework. You will need to arrange to make up any work that you miss. If you are having difficulty contacting your professors, contact your Academic Advisor for assistance with this.
I found out I was a close contact of someone who tested positive for COVID-19, can I come to campus?
If you were a close contact of someone who has tested positive for COVID-19, please do the following:
- If you have no symptoms you may come to campus, however, you will need to monitor for symptoms and take precautions (such as wearing a mask when indoors around others and practice social distancing) until day 10. The date of exposure is considered day 0.
- If you develop symptoms, stay home and get tested.
- If you test positive, isolate at home and follow CDC guidance for isolation and precautions for people with COVID-19. The CDC also provides an interactive Quarantine and Isolation Calculator for COVID-19 positive individuals to use. Please see the answer to the question above (about testing positive for COVID-19) for more detailed information.
If students who have tested positive for COVID-19 are still unable to participate in their courses after 10 days due to their symptoms, they should speak with their academic advisors and professors to determine if they should remain or withdraw from their courses. Students may be eligible for accommodations under the ADA if they are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms beyond 10 days which are greatly limiting their ability to participate in class, learn, or other major life activities. To qualify as a disability the student must apply for disability accommodations with the Office of Accessibility Services and have a licensed treatment provider complete documentation supporting their disability.
