Eastern Florida State College is taking a number of steps to protect students, faculty and staff from COVID-19 in the 2021 Fall Term. They include:

Social Distance Requirement

A 6-foot social distancing requirement is in place for all campus buildings, including classrooms, labs and areas where students gather. It is important for everyone to follow this rule closely.

Masks Optional, Strongly Encouraged

Masks remain a highly effective way to stop the spread of the virus.

Vaccination Not Required, Strongly Encouraged

Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself and others, and is strongly encouraged. The college is providing periodic on-campus vaccination sites with notifications sent to all students and employees in advance. Information is also provided on off-campus locations in Brevard County.

Reporting Positive Cases

Students, faculty and staff who have been exposed to COVID through a close contact, or are experiencing possible COVID symptoms, or who have tested positive with or without symptoms, must self-isolate and remain away from Campus until they have been cleared for return following the student or employee process.

Student Reporting Process (Includes Dual Enrolled students)

• Immediately contact the Dean of Students Office at kennedyb@easternflorida.edu or 321-433-5591. If calling after hours, leave a voicemail message. Remain self-isolated, away from Campus, until you have been cleared for return.
• Once you have made contact, the Dean of Students Office will contact our COVID-19 Officer with your contact information and answer questions you may have about the need for any academic accommodations with your instructors.
• The COVID-19 Officer will contact you by phone (please have your voicemail box set up).
• It is the responsibilty of the student to contact their instructors to make alternative learning plan arrangements for coursework missed during quarantine.  
• You will be given a return to campus date based on your situation (each situation may be different depending on the specific circumstances).
• On the date of your return you must meet with security on your campus to be cleared (Every campus has a security department.)
• If cleared, you will receive an “Authorization to Return To Campus Form" completed by security to show your instructors.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:  A student will NOT BE ALLOWED BACK in class until they have the "Authorization to Return to Campus Form" completed by security. See additional details about the Return to Campus process for students.

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Employee Reporting Process

• Make three required notifications: to your supervisor via phone or email, to Human Resources AVP Darla Ferguson at fergusond@easternflorida.edu and to COVID Response Officer Sgt. Ricky Carswell at carswellr@easternflorida.edu
• The COVID Response Officer or designated representative will get the needed information from you for the COVID-19 Initial Reporting Form.
• Self-isolate as directed by staying at home or if you are on campus, go home. Monitor your symptoms, follow CDC guidance, and seek medical care if necessary.
• You can return to Campus ONLY when cleared by EFSC's COVID Response Officer and the date will vary based on your circumstances. View more detailed information about the return to campus process for employees.