Dear student:

Starting January 3, the new Board Policy 2905 (COVID-19) takes effect. The new policy requires proof of vaccination against COVID-19. If you plan to take classes or use campus services IN-PERSON, upload your vaccination card into OptimumHQ unless you have a medical or religious exemption that has been approved by Cerritos College.

Follow these steps in OptimumHQ to upload your vaccination card. If you are taking 100% online or remote classes, you are not required to submit proof of vaccination.  

 
Getting Dropped

Starting January 3, you will be dropped from IN-PERSON and HYBRID classes and receive a delayed financial aid disbursement, if you have not uploaded proof of full vaccination into OptimumHQ or if you do not have an approved exemption. Online and remote classes will not be dropped from your schedule.

 
Vaccination Schedule Deadlines

To be fully vaccinated by January 3, you should get your vaccine dose by:
 
Johnson & Johnson (J&J/Janssen) - fully vaccinated two weeks after single/first dose
  • Dose deadline: December 19
  • For off-campus appointments, please follow the link to the C.A. Department of Public Health portal MyTurn
 
NOTE: The Pfizer/Moderna 2-part vaccine series is no longer eligible to meet the deadline for proof of vaccination.
 

How to Upload Your Vaccine Cards

  • If you are fully vaccinated, upload your vaccine card into the OptimumHQ portal.
  • Visit the step-by-step guide on how to upload your vaccine card. 
  • Verify that your upload was successful by clicking on “My Check-Ins” from the OptimumHQ dashboard. Look for the file name you used to save your vaccination card under vaccine proof.
  • For more help, please contact Student Health Services at 562-860-2451, Ext. 2321 to speak with a Return to Campus Program Facilitator.

All vaccine cards will be verified in the state system. Any fraudulent or altered vaccine cards will result in student discipline and being dropped from any enrolled in-person or hybrid courses.
 

Exemptions

  • To request a medical or religious exemption, please visit our website for submission forms. 
  • Submit your exemption request by December 15 to allow sufficient time for the request to be considered prior to the January 3 implementation of the new Board Policy 2905 (COVID-19).
  • If you are approved for a medical or religious exemption, you will be required to submit weekly negative COVID-19 test results via OptimumHQ.
  • If you have questions about exemptions, please contact studentexemptions@cerritos.edu.


Sincerely,
Cerritos College