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COVID-19 Return-to-Campus Community Compact for Students

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We, as Gauchos, make these commitments to protect the health and safety of ourselves, our friends, our families, and our fellow UC Santa Barbara, Isla Vista, and greater Santa Barbara community members. The ability of the UC Santa Barbara campus to maintain any campus activities and/or resume campus operations, even in a limited capacity, depends on the strict adherence of students, faculty, and staff to all public and personal safety protocols. 

Acknowledging that this is a very challenging time, and that we must take consistent precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19, I agree to be an active participant in maintaining my own health, wellbeing and safety, as well as that of others, by following all guidelines and expectations outlined by the University. I understand that the University may modify these guidelines and expectations and that it is my responsibility to make every effort to keep myself apprised of changes to these commitments.  

I commit to abide by the following: 

  • I will complete the online COVID-19 student education module prior to returning to the UCSB campus and the Santa Barbara area.
  • I will keep my living/mailing address and phone number current and updated on GOLD.
  • I will screen myself daily for COVID-19 symptoms, and if I have symptoms I will contact Student Health Services at 805-893-5361 and stay home until instructed further.
  • I agree to be tested for COVID-19 on the schedule determined by the University.
  • I agree to obtain a 2020-2021 flu vaccination before November 1, 2020, unless I have received an approved exemption. 
  • While on campus, I will consistently practice all COVID-19 precautions (maintaining a physical distance of at least 6 feet from those I do not live with, wearing a face covering any time I am outside of my own home, practicing frequent and regular hand washing, and following any instructions relevant to specific on-campus spaces such as classrooms, labs, study spaces, the library, staircases, sidewalks, etc.).  
  • When I am off campus, I will consistently practice all COVID-19 precautions (maintaining a physical distance of at least 6 feet from those I do not live with, wearing a face covering any time I am outside of my own home, and practicing frequent and regular hand washing) . 
  • Consistent with orders from the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department, I will not host or attend gatherings of more than 10 people who do not live with me, whether on or off campus. 
  • If public health or University officials request information about my recent contacts in order to contain the spread of COVID-19, I will provide all requested information honestly and comply completely with directions to self-isolate as necessary.
  • If I come into contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19, I will notify Student Health Services at 805-893-5361 and follow the protocols for 14 days of self-isolation. 


I have read, understand, and willingly agree to protect the safety of my community by making the above commitments. I understand that these commitments are required in order to participate in the 2020-21 school year and that violations of these commitments may put me or others at risk for serious health complications related to COVID-19. If I do not follow current health orders or it is found that my actions put others at risk for COVID-19, I understand that my student status may be jeopardized and that I may be held responsible for a violation of the UCSB Student Conduct Code sections 102.16 (Failure to Comply) and/or 102.08 (Health and Safety).  

Fall 2020