Student FAQ
All classes and student services are now remote. See Student Support Contact for Remote Services. Classes that are not remote have been canceled: Canceled Classes.
Most events are canceled, but some workshops are now remote. See Canceled Events.
For the latest updates, visit Coronavirus Preparedness and Prevention or follow SMC on Twitter @SMC_edu.
The U.S. government has taken unprecedented steps with respect to travel in response to the growing public health threat posed by COVID-19:
- The CDC has issued travel guidance related to COVID-19. For the most up-to-date travel restrictions and guidelines, please visit the CDC Information for Travel page.
- Effective February 2, at 5 p.m., the U.S. government suspended entry of foreign nationals who have been in China within the past 14 days.
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U.S. citizens, residents, and their immediate family members who have been in Hubei province and other parts of mainland China are allowed to enter the U.S., but they are subject to health monitoring and possible quarantine for up to 14 days.
Contact the SMC International Education Center (IEC) for support with any questions, concerns or needs:
- General Assistance: intled@smc.edu or 310-434-4217
- Counseling: smc.edu/askiecc or 310-434-4218
Students who are sick should stay home, engage in social distancing, and contact their primary care provider. If students don’t have a primary care provider, they can call Student Health Services at 310-434-4262. Students should not come in to Student Health as the office will only be providing remote services via telephone and zoom.
International students can receive all medical referrals for primary and specialty care via telephone or zoom from Student Health. Call 310-434-4262.
SMC encourages everyone to protect themselves from illness, such as the cold, flu, and COVID-19 by following the recommended actions:
- Get a flu shot.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Stay home when you are sick.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a bent elbow or a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.