As you may have read in an email from the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District, Cuyamaca College will offer both in-person and remote classes and student support services for fall 2021.
Fall Schedule
The fall schedule is posted on the website and offers approximately 30% of fall courses on-campus in a face-to-face/hybrid modality. Classes listed with a time and room are offered on-campus, courses listed “WEB” are offered online/remote. Additionally, most student services will be open beginning July 12 and can be accessed in-person by appointment.
Students who prefer remote instruction and support can continue to access courses and all student services (e.g. counseling, tutoring, financial aid, etc.) remotely via Zoom, phone, email, chatbot, etc. No remote services will be eliminated for fall 2021.
Vaccination Status
If you are planning to take an on-campus class or make an appointment for student services in-person, we strongly urge you to get vaccinated. We are currently working on a process to verify vaccination status and will provide more information shortly. If you do not wish to be vaccinated, you are urged to take online classes and access support services remotely/virtually.
If you have not yet been vaccinated and would like to, you can find a vaccine clinic close to you by visiting www.MyTurn.ca.gov. Additionally, Cuyamaca College is offering four vaccination clinics, dates and times are listed below. The pop-up clinic will offer vaccinations free and no appointment is needed. The clinic will be located in the open area in front of the B-Building.
· July 8, 2021: 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
· July 14, 2021: 12:15 -4:30 p.m.
· August 5, 2021: 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
· August 11, 2021: 12:15 -4:30 p.m.
Health and Safety Measures
The college is implementing a number of health and safety protocols to allow in-person courses to resume safely. New protocol and changes include:
· Improving indoor air quality by updating HVAC filtration systems,
· Establishing enhanced cleaning and disinfecting standards,
· Requiring face coverings on campus while indoors, and outdoors when
within six-feet of another, regardless of vaccine status,
· Hiring staff to assist with information and education about safety protocols,
· Providing face-coverings and hand sanitizer as necessary,
· Installing digital and print signage regarding face-coverings and social
distancing, and
· Creating designated outdoor study and eating areas with access to wi-fi.
Additionally, the campus is working to provide access to free COVID-19 testing on campus.
Registration Assistance
Student Ambassadors are available to help students in-person, by appointment Monday through Thursday until August 13. They are located in front of the One-Stop, near the Outreach office, and can assist with general questions, application help, onboarding support, navigating student portals, and fall class registration. Appointments can be made online. Limited student services personnel will be available in-person during this time. All student services continue to be available online/remotely.
Student-Ready
“Cuyamaca College is student-ready,” said President Julianna Barnes. “We know that some students are ready to return in person this Fall and we understand that some students still prefer online learning and support. We are offering both modalities. Our goal is to help all our students equitably.”
In April, the college surveyed nearly 30,000 students enrolled at Grossmont and/or Cuyamaca College between fall 2020 and spring 2021. Responses were received from more than 6,000 students. The data revealed strong need for both in-person instruction and services, and a desire to continue a remote modality.
Updates
The college’s reopening efforts will be updated on the Safe Return to Campus webpage. It includes updated information on making appointments to access campus services and changes on campus due to COVID-19 (e.g. outdoor dining and study spaces, information booths, food services, etc.)
