Note
Information, policies and procedures contained on this page are subject to change pending new guidance and recommendations from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) the state of California and Fresno County Public Health Department.
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Incoming 2021-2022 Residents
Fresno State Student Housing is working closely with campus officials and the Fresno County Health Department to determine appropriate repopulation and COVID-19 protocols (including vaccinations) for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Room assignments will not be determined until July 2021. Campus is anticipating more in-person classes for the Fall 2021. Check your Fresno State portal/email for the most updated information.
Current 2020-2021 Residents
COVID-19 Testing
Per the Fresno County Department of Public Health and Fresno State, mandatory monthly COVID testing will be required for all Student Housing residents and employees. Free testing is provided by Fresno State and is available at the Save Mart Center on the below dates from 8am-4pm.
As a part of the testing, Valley Children’s Hospital Staff will administer a COVID-19 nasal swab test.
2021
– April 6 & 7
– May 4 & 5
See your Fresno State email for more information.
Building Modifications, Cleaning and Service
Our facilities team will clean common area spaces twice a day using EPA-registered disinfectants.
Student Housing completed significant modifications to the residential communities and services including, but not limited to:
Dining
All Fresno State dining locations operate in accordance with Fresno County COVID-19 guidelines, in which has specific protocols to address unique physical distancing and cleaning/sanitation within the operation. The University Dining Hall is open to residents from: Monday – Friday: 7am – 8pm and Saturdays – Sundays: 10am – 8pm Physical Distancing Protocols
– Designated entrance and exit pathways to encourage physical distancing of at least six (6) feet. All locations have directional signage displayed for traffic flow.
– Residents are required to wear face coverings while inside all dining areas.
– Seating in the Dining Hall will be limited once state regulations are allowed.
Cleaning and Disinfecting Protocols
– High traffic areas and commonly used surfaces are sanitized multiple times per day.
Hands-free hand sanitation stations are located in the University Dining Hall.
Isolation and Quarantine Procedures
– When the University becomes aware of a student with COVID-like symptoms or a positive COVID-19 case, an assessment and response team is activated to ensure the sick student is isolated and, as appropriate, close contacts are quarantined.
– Several suite buildings have been designated as isolation spaces for confirmed cases, in a single room configuration.
– Dining Services has a food-delivery program in place for isolated students.
– Isolation kits will be available for sick residents containing paper towels, disinfectant/cleaning spray bottle/wipes, hand sanitizer, and more.
– All members of the community will be asked to follow isolation and quarantine guidelines defined by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Housing and Residential Life Events
General
– Residential programs and services will be revised to support no-contact delivery or appropriate physical distancing guidelines.
– Group gatherings, events, and programs will be limited per current Fresno State and state restrictions.
– Virtual programs will be implemented.
Masks
Residents must wear a face covering while on campus and in common areas in the residential communities such as hallways, stairways and restrooms. Face coverings do not need to be worn inside the individual suites or their bedrooms.
Guests
Guest policies are subject to change at any time to conform to public health and university guidelines. At this time, residents may not have guests or visitors in their residential spaces (including personal space and community spaces such as lounges, study rooms, and outdoor recreation areas), with the exception of assistance provided to the resident to move the resident into and out of the residential space.
Staff
We continue to enhance our student support services, facilities and program offerings. Our primary responsibility is to provide a safe and welcoming environment to all student residents. Students living on campus will have access to inclusive living communities and the kinds of learning opportunities that will support their holistic growth. The Residential Education team, including Resident Director, Resident Advisors, Public Safety Assistants and Front Desk Assistants will be available in the on-campus communities to support student success as well as safety.
Amenities
– Atrium Patio: The Atrium outdoor patio is open for residents to use, including game tables.
– Swimming Pool: Open, but is subject to change following state regulations. No more than 10 residents allowed at any given time.
– Sand Volleyball Court: Outdoor volleyball court is closed and may reopen if guidance allows.
– Atrium Computer Lab: Computers and Pay-for-Print is open for residents to use.
– Student Housing Fitness Center: Open (except on Sundays), but is subject to change following state regulations. No more than 3 residents allowed inside at any given time.
– Kitchen: Open 10am – 7pm. No more than 2 residents allowed at any given time.
Density
– All Spring 2021 residents that live in the suites will be charged a 3 bedroom suite double rate.
– With the reduction in density, we anticipate we will be able to accommodate up to 250 residents for Fall 2020 out of our 1,100 total bed spaces.
– We will also reduce the density of our residential population and potential exposure to others by not utilizing the three (3) traditional residence halls with common/shared restrooms. Instead, we will only offer suite-style living communities.
– In suite-style communities, residents have a shared bathroom and living area in their suite. In all cases, there will be no more than three (3) students to a restroom.