Welcome to Fullerton College! We are thrilled that you will be joining us this spring. Classes begin Monday, Jan. 24!

Due to the recent COVID-19 surge we will be welcoming most students remotely this semester. Many in-person classes and support have been moved online until February 4, and some in-person classes will transition online or on Zoom for the entire semester. Please check your email and Canvas to find instructions directly from your faculty.

Students may access all of our support services online, and we expect to re-introduce on-campus student support services on February 7.

Please read this entire email for important information about our student check-in procedure and campus resources.

Student Resources and Support
During the Spring 2022 semester, Fullerton College will gradually reintroduce in-person services and maintain an array of online support services for students. Most departments will begin the semester by offering services online, while we continue to monitor COVID-19 and the uptick of cases statewide.

Fullerton College will provide all students with free parking permits and free student ID cards during the Spring 2022 semester. These new forms of support have been added to the growing list of support services offered since the pandemic began. We encourage all students to review and access these services prior to the start of classes:

  • Technology Support - Laptop Loans and free Wi-Fi are available to any student enrolled in the spring semester.  

  • Canvas – Canvas is the learning management system used for all online classes at Fullerton College. New students should sign up for a workshop prior to the first day of classes. 


  • The Library offers curbside pick-up 



  • Campus Safety will have free parking permits available at Building 1500 

COVID-19 SAFETY: Masks, Health Screening and Vaccinations
All students taking classes in-person or accessing services on-campus are required to visit the health check-in area located in Building 1000, Room 1018 where they are screened for COVID-19 symptoms. Students must be in compliance with the NOCCCD vaccine mandate to take classes in-person and receive services on-campus. This will be required each day you attend a class. (Detailed directions are below.)  

Free, Walk-in Testing For All Students
Free PCR COVID-19 tests are available Monday through Friday for all students. No appointments are necessary. 

Students with approved exemptions to the NOCCCD vaccine mandate must test weekly when they come to campus for in-person classes or services. (If your class is moved online until February 4, testing will be required beginning February 7.)

Get Vaccinated 
The best thing everyone can do for their safety and the safety of others is to get vaccinated. Our Health Center website offers a list of local COVID vaccination and testing sites. We are doing our very best to reach #HiveImmunity.

Return to the Hive 
We encourage you to visit the Return to the Hive website. There, you will find important information about COVID-19 safety, testing and student support resources.

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic continues to fluctuate, requiring constant monitoring and flexibility. Thank you for striving to succeed with patience, understanding, and optimism.

Go Hornets!

Gilbert J. Contreras, Ph.D.
Interim President
Fullerton College
Student Check-in procedures
Step 1: Download the App
Each day students plan to attend an in-person class, they must complete a health self-assessment available on the college's app or take a self-assessment in-person.


Step 2: Complete the Form
  • The Student Check-in form is available on the homepage of the app.

  • The form may only be submitted once a day on the app.

  • If you need to resubmit your answers, please proceed to the check-in area in Building 1000, Room 1018. The self-assessment may be taken again in-person with a Fullerton College staff member.
Step 3: Show Your Mandate Status
On Fullerton College Mobile, pull up your mandate status and show it to the staff at the check-in center. Students with a green or yellow status may attend in-person classes or access on-campus services.
Step 4: Have Your Temperature Taken
  • The check-in area is located in Building 1000, Room 1018.

  • Students taking classes in Physical Education may proceed directly to their classes to have their temperatures taken there.

  • Students will be provided with a wristband showing they went through the check-in process. (Some classes such as welding will not need wristbands due to safety requirements.)

Step 5: Head to Class
  • Show your wristband to your instructor and enjoy your class!
What to expect
While on campus, social distancing must be practiced in combination with other everyday preventive actions to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

  • Come early: Give yourself extra time to go through the health-screening process so you are not late to class. 

  • Parking: Parking permits are free during the spring semester. Students may obtain a parking permit from Campus Safety in Building 1500. Students may also park in Parking Lot 4, which is west of Sherbeck Field, to access free Wi-Fi from their vehicles.  

  • Face Coverings are Required: Masks are required indoors while on the Fullerton College campus. Hand sanitizer will also be available at the entrances of buildings.

  • Open Campus: Offices and departments remain mostly closed through Feb. 4, but students may access any outdoor space. Classroom buildings and restrooms will be open. The Library, tutoring, and all other student support programs are offering their services remotely through Feb. 4. Computer labs are not open, but if you need a computer you may request to loan a laptop. More information about services available to students on the student support page. 
  • Campus Health and Wellness Resources: Now, more than ever, it is important to take good care of yourself. Students have access to Student Health Services and other forms of wellness support. For campus health and wellness resources please visit the Fullerton College student support page.
Please continue to check your email from the college and visit the Return to the Hive website to stay up-to-date on any changes related to COVID-19.