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University administration has assembled a multidisciplinary team from across the institution to identify and plan for a range of scenarios and potential near and longer-term impacts. These include considerations for:
As preparations continue, the university will communicate with you regularly.
Southern California University of Health Sciences takes the health and safety of our campus community very seriously. As United States and global health officials continue to address the spread of novel coronavirus COVID-19 infection, the Campus Safety Department at SCU is monitoring the situation in collaboration with our local state and governmental partners. Any official updates regarding SCU’s response will be found on the SCU website as well as delivered to the community via email.
This page contains resources and communications designed to raise awareness of prevention and preparedness efforts at SCU.
Updated August 11, 2021
On March 11, 2021, Congress passed and President Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act (ARP). ARP provided additional funding for the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF). HEERF provides funding to institutions of higher education to be distributed to students in the form of emergency grants. The funds are to help students with expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to coronavirus.
The Department of Education (ED) has required institutions receiving these funds to make certain disclosures. SCU’s disclosures are as follows:
Updated July 26, 2021
On December 27, 2020, Congress passed and President Trump signed into law the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA). CRRSAA provided additional funding for the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF). HEERF provides funding to institutions of higher education to be distributed to students in the form of emergency grants. The funds are to help students with expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to coronavirus.
The Department of Education (ED) has required institutions receiving these funds to make certain disclosures. SCU’s disclosures are as follows:
Disclosure Pursuant to the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act – Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund.
Updated October 1, 2020
On March 27, 2020, Congress passed and President Trump signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the CARES Act). One element of the CARES Act was a provision that provided funds to institutions of higher education to be distributed to students in the form of emergency grants. The funds are to help students with expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to coronavirus.
The Department of Education (ED) has required institutions receiving these funds to make certain disclosures. SCU’s disclosures are as follows:
Disclosure Pursuant to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the CARES Act) – Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund.
The Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Reporting for HEERF I, II, and III Sections 18004(a)(1) Institutional Portion and 18004(a)(3) for Southern California University of Health Sciences can be accessed via the following documents:
SCU is publishing its COVID Prevention Program (CPP). Please find the CPP attached to this communication. If you have any questions or concerns specific to SCU, please contact either MelissaNagare@scuhs.edu or JosephEggleston@scuhs.edu
SCU has initiated the return of all courses to one of four standard delivery models as indicated in the Course Description section of the University Catalog. The following are typical at SCU, with variability by program:
Long term, the University will maximize the number of class sessions and courses available remotely, reserving ground-based instruction for topics and skills best delivered and learned in person. SCU is doing this because of:
Courses access is via any web-enabled computer, tablet, or phone with a camera, microphone, and internet. Remotely proctored exams may specifically require a desktop or laptop computer with a camera that can run Google Chrome extensions and has internet access. Generally speaking, devices that are 5 years old or newer with these few specifications should be adequate for remote exams. Technology requirements can be accessed here https://www.scuhs.edu/technology-requirements/
Several companies and government agencies are providing free to low-cost internet service. Please click on this link below to review all of the different program options to see which you are eligible to apply for:
https://www.highspeedinternet.com/resources/are-there-government-programs-to-help-me-get-internet-service
Students with wireless phone services may consider adding a personal hotspot to their plan in order to create their own Wi-Fi network from a smartphone. Most providers (e.g. Sprint, T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon) offer personal hotspot service to be added to wireless plans for approximately $10 per month.
If you need help finding medical care, call the Los Angeles County information line 2-1-1, which is available 24/7. You can also locate a provider by going to DHS.LACounty.gov
If you are having difficulty breathing or keeping fluids down, go to an emergency room or call 911 right away.
We are currently following LA County guidelines for testing. If you have further questions, please call your health care provider. Your provider will advise you on the next steps. Your provider will determine if you have signs and symptoms of COVID-19 and whether you should be tested.
Student support services are available during normal business hours. Click Here.
Student clubs have resumed meeting indoors or outdoors. Masks are optional. Email Shelby Gugel at ShelbyGugel@scuhs.edu if you have any questions on this topic.
All tuitions and fees still apply, and there have been no changes to payment due dates.
In-person needs will be handled by appointment only. Please contact Student Accounts if you need to set an appointment.
Student Checks
If you are expecting a check, please take a moment to confirm that SCU has a current mailing address, by Clicking Here.
If you need to update your address, Click Here and e-mail the completed form to the Registrars@scuhs.edu.
Students should work with their supervisors to explore work assignments that they could perform remotely.
For work-study employees that cannot work, they can input their supervisor-approved scheduled hours into Kronos for the week. Your scheduled hours should be in line with your normally scheduled hours prior to this interruption.
September 29th, 2022
Dear Campus Community,
Los Angeles County has seen a steady decrease in COVID-19 cases and has remained in the lowest tier of the CDC’s “Community Level Transmission” over the last four weeks. Additionally, last Friday, the Los Angeles County Public Health Department (LACDPH) revised their indoor masking requirements. Continue…
We are working hard to make sure we are here to support you. Student Services is completely focused on helping you succeed by providing you the services, support, resources, tools, and information needed to be a successful student. You got this and we got you!
If illness impacts students, faculty, or staff, the following notification guidance applies:
Students who are sick should follow the normal absence procedure for their respective programs regarding notification of faculty and requests for absence waivers and exam “make-ups.”
Students should not physically attend class on campus when sick/symptomatic. Students, your programs of study, and the University will work with you, through documented excused absences, make-up opportunities/sessions, and/or even medical leave of absence should such be required. Please do not attend when ill; your careful attention to this safety measure will help SCU remain able to help all of our students pursue their educational goals.
It is important to remember that viruses can affect anyone. SCU students and employees represent a variety of nationalities, races, and ethnicities and we actively resist any xenophobia and embrace diversity as a guiding principle. We share our common humanity as we face this situation with grit and determination as an SCU community. Any incidents of harassment should immediately be reported to Campus Safety (562-902-3333 or CampusSafety@scuhs.edu).
Below is information regarding Counseling/Wellness services for students:
Student clubs have resumed meeting indoors or outdoors. Masks are optional. Please feel free to email Shelby Gugel at shelbygugel@scuhs.edu if you have any questions on this topic.
If you are experiencing issues with accessing Canvas, please contact your instructor and reach out to Synoptek for Technical support at: customersupport@synoptek.com,
877-796-2350
Staff at the Student Services Office (SSO) will be available Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. by e-mail, phone, or by Zoom. Please feel free to reach out to SSO team if you need anything; assistance on time management, how to set up a quiet study space, manage studying from home.
Email addresses for the ASO staff are:
Check out all of the incredible online student success resources on our mySCU page, including a Study Skills Toolkit and Life Skills Toolkit.
For students with approved academic accommodations, we are working with the faculty to make sure you get your approved accommodations regardless if your exam is on Examplify, Proctorio, or Canvas.
Please contact RoseAnneTowers@scuhs.edu for any questions or concerns related to requests for accommodation, approval of services, or equitable access to educational programs.
All students, faculty, and staff who have illness accompanied by fever—regardless of their travels—are asked to refrain from going to classes, labs, dining halls, offices, and other places where they could spread illness among others. To limit spread, we ask that a person have a normal temperature for 24 hours (without the use of fever-reducing medications) before resuming a regular schedule.
The university asks faculty to be flexible in allowing students to make these decisions without necessarily visiting a medical practitioner for documentation of their illness. Staff should follow the normal procedures for sick time away from work; please notify your supervisor, and follow the university’s sick leave policy.
Other advice to avoid the spread of viruses includes:
Please remember the things that public health authorities indicate you can do to maximize personal preparedness and prevention: