COVID-19 Updates
Latest Updates
3:56 p.m. Feb. 16, 2021 - Notification of potential workplace COVID-19 exposure
A message from Lisa Kao, director of Environmental Health and Safety and Risk Management, to all employees about potential workplace COVID-19 exposure. Read the letter.
8:49 a.m. Feb. 12, 2021 - Task Force is working on Fall 2021 campus repopulation
A message from Interim President Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval about planning for the fall 2021 semester. Read the letter.
3:41 p.m. Feb. 11, 2021 - Notification of potential workplace COVID-19 exposure
A message from Lisa Kao, director of Environmental Health and Safety and Risk Management, to all employees about potential workplace COVID-19 exposure. Read the letter.
3:56 p.m. Feb. 3, 2021 - Notification of potential workplace COVID-19 exposure
A message from Lisa Kao, director of Environmental Health and Safety and Risk Management, to all employees about potential workplace COVID-19 exposure. Read the letter.
9:59 a.m. Feb. 2, 2021 - Monthly voluntary COVID-19 testing February
A message from Janell Morillo, associate vice president for Student Health, Counseling and Wellness, to the campus community about voluntary monthly COVID-19 testing (at no cost) for students, faculty and staff who have been approved to be on campus during the spring 2021 semester. Read the letter.
3:41 p.m. Jan. 29, 2021 - Notification of potential workplace COVID-19 exposure
A message from Lisa Kao, director of Environmental Health and Safety and Risk Management, to all employees about potential workplace COVID-19 exposure. Read the letter.
2:48 p.m. Jan. 28, 2021 - Notification of potential workplace COVID-19 exposure
A message from Lisa Kao, director of Environmental Health and Safety and Risk Management, to all employees about potential workplace COVID-19 exposure. Read the letter.
9:35 a.m. Jan. 15, 2021 - Notification of potential workplace COVID-19 exposure
A message from Lisa Kao, director of Environmental Health and Safety and Risk Management, to all employees about potential workplace COVID-19 exposure. Read the letter.
11:55 a.m. Jan. 13, 2021 - Notification of potential workplace COVID-19 exposure
A message from Lisa Kao, director of Environmental Health and Safety and Risk Management, to all employees about potential workplace COVID-19 exposure. Read the letter.
3:49 p.m. Jan. 4, 2021 - Weekly voluntary COVID-19 testing resumes this week
A message from Janell Morillo, associate vice president for Student Health, Counseling and Wellness, about weekly voluntary COVID-19 testing for students, faculty and staff who are approved to be on campus during winter break. Read the letter.
3:34 p.m. Dec. 21, 2020 - Weekly voluntary COVID-19 testing postponed until January 6, 2021
A message from Janell Morillo, associate vice president for Student Health, Counseling and Wellness, about the postponement of weekly COVID-19 testing until Jan. 6, 2021. Read the letter.
11:30 a.m. Dec. 18, 2020 - COVID-19 Updates and Reminders
A message from Lisa Kao, director of Environmental Health and Safety and Risk Management, to the campus community with COVID-19 updates and reminders. Read the letter.
4:00 p.m. Dec. 17, 2020 - Campus updates for spring and fall 2021
A message from President Josehp I. Castro to students with updates for spring and fall 2021. Read the letter.
A message from President Joseph I. Castro to employees with updates for spring and fall 2021. Read the letter.
3:53 p.m. Dec. 4, 2020 - Status of campus operations in light of State’s new Regional Stay Home Order
A message from President Joseph I. Castro to the campus community about the status of campus operations in light of the state’s new regional stay at home order. Read the letter.
2:50 p.m. Dec. 1, 2020 - Expanded Schedule for Voluntary COVID-19 Testing
A message from Janell Morillo, associate vice president for Student Health, Counseling and Wellness, about voluntary weekly COVID-19 testing for students and employees who are approved to be on campus this fall and in January. Read the letter.
11:00 a.m. Nov. 30, 2020 - Campus details for spring 2021
A message from President Joseph I. Castro to students about the University's plan for the spring 2021 semester. Read the letter.
A message from President Joseph I. Castro to employees about the University's plan for the spring 2021 semester. Read the letter.
9:52 a.m. Oct. 15, 2020 - Oct. 19-21: Voluntary flu shots and monthly COVID-10 testing
A message from Janell Morillo, associate vice president for Student Health, Counseling and Wellness, about flu shots and voluntary monthly COVID-19 testing available to faculty and staff who are working on campus this fall. Read the letter.
11:02 a.m. Oct. 9, 2020 - Voluntary flu shots Oct. 13 and 15
A message from Janell Morillo, associate vice president for Student Health, Counseling and Wellness, about flu shots available to all students. Read the letter.
4:12 p.m. Oct. 1, 2020 - Your role in reporting requirements for COVID-19
A message from Janell Morillo, associate vice president for Student Health, Counseling and Wellness, and Lisa Kao, director of Environmental Health and Safety and Risk Management, to all students, faculty and staff with a reminder about the importance of the reporting requirements for COVID-19. Read the letter.
10:43 a.m. Sept. 30, 2020 — COVID-19 Update: Fresno County’s Transition to Tier 2
A message from Dr. Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval, provost and vice president for Academic Affairs, and Debbie Adishian-Astone, vice president for Administration and chief financial officer, to the campus community, with an update on Fresno County’s transition to Tier 2 (red) status from Tier 1 (purple). Read the letter.
8:24 a.m. Sept. 15, 2020 - New monthly voluntary COVID-19 testing (at no cost)
A message from Janell Morillo, associate vice president for Student Health, Counseling and Wellness, to the campus community about voluntary monthly COVID-19 testing (at no cost) for students, faculty and staff who have been approved to be on campus during the fall 2020 semester. Read the letter.
3:15 p.m. Sept. 10, 2020 - CSU announcement about spring 2021 semester
A message from President Joseph I. Castro to students, faculty and staff about the California State University Chancellor's Office announcement about the spring 2021 semester. Read the letter.
3:25 p.m. Sept. 1, 2020 - Your role in reporting requirements for COVID-19
A message from Janell Morillo, associate vice president for Student Health, Counseling and Wellness, and Lisa Kao, director of Environmental Health and Safety and Risk Management, to all students, faculty and staff with a reminder about reporting requirements for COVID-19. Read the letter.
4:00 p.m. Aug. 28, 2020 - Students, we need your help
A message from President Joseph I. Castro to students with appreciation, and continued encouragement, for following public-health protocols to reduce the spread of coronavirus. Read the letter.
5:11 p.m. Aug. 20, 2020 - Information Regarding CR/NC Grading Option for Fall 2020
A message from Dr. Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval, provost and vice president for Academic Affairs, and Dr. Carolyn Coon, dean of students and acting vice president for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, to students about the grading option for fall 2020. Read the letter.
2:40 p.m. Aug. 17, 2020 - Reporting Requirements for COVID-19 for Students
A message from Janell Morillo, associate vice president for Student Health, Counseling and Wellness, and Lisa Kao, director of Environmental Health and Safety and Risk Management, to all students taking in-person courses about reporting requirements for COVID-19. Read the letter.
6:41 a.m. Aug. 17, 2020 - Protocol for faculty access to campus
A message from Marsha Baum, associate vice president of Faculty Affairs, to faculty about the protocol for faculty to access offices and labs. Read the letter.
5 p.m. Aug. 12, 2020 - New Daily Screening Process for those on campus this fall, beginning Aug. 17
A message from Debbie Adishian-Astone, vice president for Administration and chief financial officer, to students taking in-person classes this fall and employees about the new daily screening process starting Aug. 17. Read the letter.
2:30 p.m. Aug. 5, 2020 - Free and Voluntary Baseline COVID-19 Testing from Aug. 10 - 21
A message to faculty and staff about voluntary baseline COVID-19 testing for those who will teach in-person classes or work on campus during the fall 2020 semester. Read the letter.
A message to students about voluntary baseline COVID-19 testing for those who will
be taking in-person classes or working on campus during the fall 2020 semester. Read the letter.
2:00 p.m. Aug. 3, 2020 - Available free iPads and hotspots for students
A message from Mike Pronovost, director of DISCOVERe, to students about free hotspots and/or iPads with a keyboard for those who are in need of a device or high-speed internet for the fall 2020 semester. Read the letter.
9:29 p.m. July 31, 2020 - School closure COVID leave
A message from Marsha Baum, associate vice president of Faculty Affairs, to faculty about fall 2020 leave programs for those with children whose schools or daycares are closed due to COVID-19. Read the letter.
12:41 p.m. July 15, 2020 - Reporting Requirements for COVID-19
A message from Janell Morillo, associate vice president for Student Health, Counseling and Wellness, and Lisa Kao, director of Environmental Health and Safety and Risk Management, about COVID-19 reporting requirements for faculty, staff and student assistants who are working on campus this summer and/or in the fall. Read the letter.
1:56 p.m. July 14, 2020 - Updated guidance for employees age 65+ or with underlying medical conditions
A message from Marylou Mendoza-Miller, associate vice president for Human Resources, with guidance for employees age 65+, or with underlying medical conditions, who are needed on campus to meet operational needs or to support in-person instruction for fall 2020. Read the letter.
1:49 p.m. July 13, 2020 - Meeting and Event Protocol fall 2020
A message from Debbie Adishian-Astone, vice president for Administration and chief financial officer, to faculty and staff about the meeting and event protocol for fall 2020. Read the letter.
9:00 a.m. July 7, 2020 - Resources for Employees Working Remotely
A message from Debbie Adishian-Astone, vice president for Administration and chief financial officer, to faculty and staff about resources for working remotely through the fall 2020 semester. Read the letter.
9:54 a.m. July 1, 2020 - Non-Essential International and Domestic Travel, through June 30, 2021
A message from Debbie Adishian-Astone, vice president for Administration and chief financial officer, to faculty and staff about non-essential international and domestic travel, through June 30, 2021. Read the letter.
6:17 a.m. June 30 - Parking refund request - prorated from March - due July 3rd
A message from Marsha Baum, associate vice president of Faculty Affairs, to faculty regarding parking fee refunds for the spring semester. Read the letter.
8:45 a.m. June 26, 2020 - Plans for fall 2020
A message to the faculty and staff about the University’s plans for fall 2020 semester. Read the letter.
A message to students about the University’s plans for fall 2020 semester. Read the letter.
2:21 p.m. June 15 - Confirmed cases of COVID-19 within campus community
A message from President Joseph I. Castro and Debbie Adishian-Astone, vice president for Administration and chief financial officer, to employees and students about confirmed COVID-19 cases within the campus community. Read the letter.
12:12 p.m. June 12 - Guidance for responding to COVID-19 cases
A message from Marylou Mendoza-Miller, associate vice president for Human Resources, was sent to managers and department chairs with guidance for responding to COVID-19 cases. Read the letter.
10:11 a.m. May 27 - Fall 2020 Planning Update
A message from Dr. Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval, provost and vice president for Academic Affairs, and Debbie Adishian-Astone, vice president for Administration and chief financial officer, to the campus community with a Fall 2020 planning update. Read the letter.
7 p.m. May 22 - Emergency Pay for CSUEU and Teamsters 2010
A message from Marylou Mendoza-Miller, associate vice president for Human Resources, was sent to managers about Emergency Pay for CSUEU and Teamsters 2010. Read the letter.
3:35 p.m. May 19 - How to prepare for uninvited Zoom guests
A message from Orlando Leon, vice president for information technology and chief information officer, was sent to faculty and staff about how to prepare for uninvited Zoom guests. Read the letter.
1 p.m. May 12, 2020 - Update from the Fall 2020 Planning Task Force.
A message from Dr. Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval, provost and vice president for Academic Affairs, and Debbie Adishian-Astone, vice president for Administration and chief financial officer, to the campus community with an update from the Fall 2020 Planning Task Force. Read the letter.
12:03 p.m. May 7, 2020
A message from President Joseph I. Castro to the campus community about planning for fall 2020. Read the letter.
11:32 a.m. May 5, 2020
A message from Human Resources and Faculty Affairs to faculty and staff about temporary paid leave programs. Read the letter.
Updated 9:43 a.m. May 5, 2020
A message from Dr. Xuanning Fu, interim vice provost, to faculty about resources for final examination concerns. Read the letter.
Updated 1:14 p.m. May 1, 2020
A video message from President Joseph I. Castro to the campus community about scenarios being considered for instruction this fall, what he anticipates in terms of student enrollment, and more.
Updated 8 a.m. May 1, 2020
A message from Dr. Xuanning Fu, interim vice provost, to faculty about accommodations to students with disabilities. Read the letter.
12:30 p.m. April 30, 2020
A message from President Joseph I. Castro to students about the availability of the CARES Act and other funding. Read the letter.
10 a.m. April 30, 2020
A message from Orlando Leon, vice president for information technology and chief information officer, was sent to faculty and staff about their role in Zoom security and privacy. Read the letter.
Updated 8:49 a.m. April 30, 2020
A message from CSU Chancellor Timothy White to CSU employees about the months ahead. Read the letter.
Updated 3:32 p.m. April 29, 2020
A message from the Office of the University Registrar to students with information about the CR/NC grading request form. Read the letter.
Updated 10:50 a.m. April 29, 2020
A message from Debbie Adishian-Astone, vice president for Administration and Chief Financial Officer, to campus employees about international and non-essential travel. Read the letter.
Updated 12:40 p.m. April 28, 2020
A message from President Joseph I. Castro and Provost Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval to students about current planning for fall 2020 semester. Read the letter.
Updated 12:35 p.m. April 28, 2020
A message from President Joseph I. Castro and Provost Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval to faculty and staff about current planning for fall 2020 semester. Read the letter.
Updated 4:15 p.m. April 24, 2020
A video message from Provost Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval to the campus community sharing images of campus set to the music and poetry of faculty in celebration of National Poetry Month.
Updated 3:25 p.m. April 21, 2020
A message from President Joseph I. Castro to students about the CARES Act funding. Read the letter.
Updated 4 p.m. April 17, 2020
A video message from President Joseph I. Castro to the campus community on embodying bold.
Updated 9 a.m. April 17, 2020
A message from Orlando Leon, vice president for information technology and chief information officer, was sent to faculty and staff about Zoom security and privacy concerns. Read the letter.
Updated 3:25 p.m. April 14, 2020
A message from Dr. Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval, provost and vice president for Academic Affairs, and Dr. Carolyn Coon, dean of students and acting vice president for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, to students about registering for fall 2020 courses. Read the letter.
Updated 4 p.m. April 13, 2020
A message from the Department of Public Safety was sent to employees about the use of face coverings for essential employees. Read the letter.
Updated 9:35 a.m. April 7, 2020
A message from Human Resources was sent to managers, department chairs and timekeepers about pay for student assistants. Read the letter.
Updated April 6, 2020
A memo from the CSU Chancellor's Office was distributed about Zoom security. Read the letter.
Updated 3 p.m. April 6, 2020
A message was sent from Human Resources to student assistants about their pay during this time. Read the letter.
Updated 4:30 p.m. April 3, 2020
A video message from President Joseph I. Castro to the campus community answering student questions.
Updated 3 p.m. April 3, 2020
A message from Dr. Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval, provost and vice president for Academic Affairs, and Dr. Carolyn Coon, dean of students and acting vice president for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, to the campus community about grading accommodations exclusively in the spring 2020 semester. Read the letter.
Updated 2:43 p.m. April 2, 2020
A message to students from President Joseph I. Castro and Dr. Carolyn Coon, dean of students and acting vice president for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, about commencement, emergency funding and other support services. Read the letter.
Updated 2:17 p.m. April 2, 2020
A message to managers from Human Resources about the extension of COVID-19 Temporary Paid Administrative Leave. Read the letter.
Updated 8:46 p.m. March 31, 2020
A message from Human Resources was sent to managers about stateside student assistants. Read the letter.
Updated 7:32 p.m. March 25, 2020
A message from Human Resources was sent to managers about emergency pay represented employees. Read the letter.
Updated 4:05 p.m. March 30, 2020
A message from Dr. Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval, provost and vice president for Academic Affairs, and Dr. Carolyn Coon, dean of students and acting vice president for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, to the campus community about the temporary closure of the Libraryper guidance from the California State University Chancellor's Office. Read the letter.
Updated 2:15 p.m. March 30, 2020
A message from Human Resources to the campus community about Voluntary Employee Health Screening.
Read the letter.
Updated 3:30 p.m. March 27, 2020
A message from Orlando Leon, vice president for information technology and chief information officer, was sent to faculty and staff regarding Zoom-bombing, Recording and Etiquette. Read the letter.
Updated 1:53 p.m. March 27, 2020
In a video, President Joseph I. Castro answers some of the most frequently asked questions from students, faculty and staff over the past few weeks.
Updated 3:43 p.m. March 23, 2020
A memo from Debbie Adishian-Astone, vice president for Administration and chief financial officer, and Provost Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval to managers about meals for employees working on campus. Read the letter.
Updated 9:23 p.m. March 22, 2020
A message from Marylou Mendoza-Miller, associate vice president for Human Resources, was sent to employees about temporary paid administrative leave. Read the letter.
Updated 5 p.m. March 20, 2020
In a video, President Joseph I. Castro shares a message for employees who remain on campus and those working remotely to ensure instructional continuity and maintain campus operations.
Updated 10:30 p.m. March 19, 2020
A message from President Joseph I. Castro was sent to faculty and staff about the State's new "shelter-in-place" order. Read the letter.
Updated 2 p.m. March 19, 2020
A message from Dr. Carolyn Coon, dean of students and acting vice president for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, and Debbie Adishian-Astone, Chief Financial Officer, was sent to students regarding refunds. Read the letter.
Updated 9:30 p.m. March 18, 2020
A message from Provost Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval was sent to faculty ahead of the transition to virtual instruction.
Read the letter.
Updated 3:30 p.m. March 18, 2020
A message from President Joseph I. Castro was sent to the campus community about the City of Fresno's "shelter-in-place" order. Read the letter.
A message from Human Resources was sent to staff and managers with more guidance for telecommuting and other campus resources. Read the letter.
Updated 11:30 a.m. March 17, 2020
A message was sent from President Joseph I. Castro to the campus community with new University actions to limit the spread of COVID-19. Read the letter.
Updated 12 a.m. March 16, 2020
A message from Faculty Affairs was sent to faculty, which also applies to staff, regarding employees who are 65 and older. Read the letter.
Updated 10 p.m. March 15, 2020
A message from Human Resources was sent to managers, with guidance from the CSU Chancellor's Office and Gov. Gavin Newsom, regarding employees who are age 65 and older. Read the letter.
Updated 7:15 a.m. March 15, 2020
The Fresno County Department of Public Health (FCDPH) has confirmed the second case of travel-related COVID-19 in Fresno County. There are no reported cases on the Fresno State campus.
A message from Marylou Mendoza-Miller, associate vice president for Human Resources, was sent to staff and managers for guidance as the University transitions to virtual instruction. Read the letter.
Updated 5:09 p.m. Friday, March 13, 2020
In a video message, President Joseph I. Castro shared some thoughts on the coronavirus pandemic and how it is affecting our local communities, and the University's temporary transition to virtual instruction for most courses beginning on Friday, March 20.
Updated 12:45 p.m. March 12, 2020
A message from President Joseph I. Castro was sent to the campus community about the implementation of alternative instruction. Read the letter.
Updated 12:15 p.m. March 11, 2020
A message from Erin Boele, director of housing, was sent to student residents about Student Housing and Dining Services. Read the letter.
Updated 10:15 a.m. March 11, 2020
A message from Orlando Leon, vice president for information technology and chief information officer, was sent to the campus community about coronavirus phishing scams. Read the letter.
Updated at 8:09 a.m. March 11, 2020
A message from Vice President for Administration and Chief Financial Officer Debbie Adishian-Astone was sent to faculty and staff regarding international and non-essential travel. Read the letter.
Updated at 3:14 p.m. March 10, 2020
A message from Fresno State President Joseph I. Castro, with guidance from the CSU Chancellor's Office and state and local public health officials, was sent to the campus community regarding classroom instruction, near-term large events and travel. Read the letter.
Updated at 8:34 p.m. March 8, 2020
A message from Dr. Carolyn Coon, dean of students and acting vice president for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, was sent to students with tips on how to stay healthy and guidance for travel during spring break. Read the letter.
Updated at 2:30 p.m. March 8, 2020
(original post was at 8:12 p.m. March 7, 2020)
The Fresno County Department of Public Health (FCDPH) confirmed the first case of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Fresno County. This is a travel-related case and was not community-acquired. At this time, the FCDPH says there is no immediate threat to the general public, and is not recommending cancellation of events, closure of schools, or buildings at this time.
Since the status of classes and campus operations may be on people’s minds as they learn of the first confirmed case in Fresno County (not on campus), President Joseph I. Castro shared a message with the campus community about Fresno State's emergency preparedness plans and procedures. Read the letter
Updated at 10:45 a.m. March 6, 2020
There are no reported cases of COVID-19 on the Fresno State campus or in Fresno County at this time. Nevertheless, Provost Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval, provided guidance to faculty in a letter on potential impacts in the classroom. The letter addresses illness-related student absences, importance of having continuity teaching plans and the availability of related resources, and guidance on when faculty or students miss class due to any illness. Read the letter.