Campus Update June 5, 2023
Revised Covid19 Update for Summer 2023 term (and future terms until further notice is provided).
LACM is committed to continuing to be vigilant in preventing the contraction and spread of COVID-19 in all campus communities, but we acknowledge gratefully that some previous requirements are no longer necessary as the majority of our campus community continues to maintain current vaccination rate. As a result of this, in compliance with the recommendations of the Pasadena Public Health Department (https://www.cityofpasadena.net/public-health/), the following policies are implemented.
Mandatory Vaccine Policy:
LACM continues to uphold the mandatory vaccine policy for all LACM community members on campus. Students must have received at least one dose of the Covid19 vaccine prior to beginning classes for each relevant entry term. The additional dose(s) and/or booster will be expected to be delivered upon eligibility (check eligibility time frames per vaccine type). Each student must deliver the Campus Access Survey if not already completed, prior to the start of the term: https://lacm.formstack.com/forms/student_campus_access_survey
For information on how to make an appointment to receive your vaccination in the Los Angeles area, visit
Mask Optional Policy:
All students, staff, and faculty must have a mask in their possession at all times while on campus. Should a staff or faculty member request that masks be worn while in the classroom, students will be asked to respect that request and wear masks throughout the specified class.
https://lacm.formstack.com/forms/student_mask_request
Personal Equipment:
It is still recommended for students who will be singing or playing a wind instrument to bring their own microphones to class, rehearsals, recording sessions, and performances. It is recommended to not share microphones with others while in the above-mentioned settings, but if sharing does occur it is highly suggested you must sanitize between use with the sanitizing wipes supplied in each classroom.
Distancing:
Keeping a distance of 6 feet between singers and wind instrumentalists is recommended, in order to reduce the potential spread of the Covid19 virus and other illnesses. This particularly applies if any member of the group feels ill for any reason. In addition, if you feel ill you should wear a mask at all times in order to protect others around you and follow all policies regarding COVID-19 testing and reporting to LACM Health.
COVID-19 Testing:
While testing is no longer required, please continue to be vigilant and secure an outside PCR test (if a student, you may test at Carbon Health with your student health plan coverage) and upload it to https://lacm.formstack.com/forms/weekly_covid_19_test_results. If you receive a positive test result, please notify LACM Health at health@lacm.edu immediately and begin to isolate. You will be notified of further instructions, including whether or not an excused absence or remote attendance will be possible if classes are missed due to a positive test result.
Reporting of Positive COVID-19 Case:
If at any time you either test positive or are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, please notify health@lacm.edu as soon as possible. You will be contacted with instructions and support services, as well as requested to share your recent close contacts for the purposes of contact tracing and notification.
Should you develop symptoms of COVID-19 but haven’t yet tested to confirm, please also notify health@lacm.edu for further instructions.
Exposure to COVID-19:
If you are in close contact with someone with COVID-19, it is recommended for you to wear a highly protective mask when indoors for 10 days after your last day of exposure. Should you develop symptoms of COVID-19 but haven’t yet tested to confirm, please remain off campus and notify health@lacm.edu for further instructions.
Remote Access to Classes:
Remote access to class meetings via Zoom is only permitted if confirmed to be positive for COVID-19, as long as this is feasible per class and instructor. You must report to health@lacm.edu in order for this to be verified and faculty approved for permitting Zoom access if possible. If access via Zoom is not possible for a particular class, please ask a fellow student to record the class and contact your faculty member for any further instructions or information.
Guest Policy:
Fully vaccinated guests are welcome on campus if they are accompanied at all times by a LACM student, staff, or faculty member. Guests should come prepared to upload their vaccination proof and fill out the guest access form that can be found at either the North or South front desk(s).
If a guest is unvaccinated, they must wear a mask at all times while on campus.
Additional Information:
Should you require assistance with badge deactivation, testing results, questions regarding testing and protocols, etc. please contact iris@lacm.edu or health@lacm.edu
LACM forms policies based on the guidance and requirements of the CDC, the CA Department of Public Health, LA County Department of Public Health, as well as the Pasadena Public Health Department. For additional reference information, links have been provided below.
https://www.cityofpasadena.net/public-health/news-announcements/information-on-covid-19/
http://www.publichealth.lacounty.gov/
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/pages/immunization/ncov2019.aspx
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Newly released:
The LA Dept of Public Health just released new mask guidance.
http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/acd/ncorona2019/masks/RulesAndRecommendations/
YOU* MUST wear a mask:
- In healthcare settings
- In congregate care facilities, such as long-term care settings and adult/senior care facilities
- In any other location where it is required by the business or venue
- If you have COVID-19. You must wear a highly protective mask (even at home) when you arearound others until you end isolation. If you are eligible to end isolation after Day 5 because you have a negative test result, it is strongly recommended that you continue to wear a mask through Day 10. In workplace settings, you must wear a mask through Day 10.
- If you are a close contact with someone with COVID-19. You must wear a highly protective mask when you are around others indoors for 10 days after your last day of exposure.
- If there has been a recent outbreak at your workplace or the congregate setting where you live.
Thank You:
We thank each of you for complying with these protocols in order to keep our community safe. Should you have any questions regarding this information, please contact erin@lacm.edu.
Erin Workman, EVP