COVID-19 Housing Information

Positive COVID-19 test results and exposure guidelines

All residents are required to inform University Housing immediately after testing positive for COVID or after being exposed to a person who has a confirmed case of COVID.

To report your case, contact Housing by either filling out the COVID Disclosure form through the link below, calling the University Housing Office at 510-885-7444 during business hours, or the RA on duty after hours. Our staff will work with you through our COVID protocols and provide the necessary support.

COVID-19 Testing Requirements

Residents who are moving in this Fall 2023 are not required to take a COVID test. It is encouraged that if you are feeling unwell or have been exposed to COVID-19 before your move-in appointment, to test before your arrival.

If you are positive or negative for COVID-19 symptoms, we encourage you to remain off-campus. If you are worried about your move-in appointment, please reach out to University Housing at (housing@csueastbay.edu) for a change in your appointment date/time.

COVID-19: Facemasks

Wearing a facemask is encouraged for those:

  • Experiencing respiratory symptoms (e.g. cough, runny nose, and/or sore throat).
  • If you’ve had a significant other or came in close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19, wear a mask for 10 days.

Housing COVID FAQ

As of July 2023, we are still having residents that test positive for COVID to quarantine on campus. We encourage you to notify University Housing, the RA on Duty or your RA. We have designated quarantine spaces in Housing where you would be temporarily moved to a quarantine space for your quarantine duration.

Once you’ve been moved into quarantine. You’ll be there for the duration of your quarantine period. Please take a look at these sides (click here) to become familiar with the process, expectations, and available support. If you are quarantined/ isolated and have questions after reviewing the slides, please contact us via text at (510)999-6461

University Housing does not have a required masking policy per the protocols established by CSU East Bay’s campus and Alameda County.

We encourage you to wear a mask under these circumstances

  • Experiencing respiratory symptoms (e.g. cough, runny nose, and/or sore throat).
  • If you’ve had a significant other or came in close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19, wear a mask for 10 days.

Encourage the person to maintain strict hygiene practices and seek medical assistance if their condition worsens.
Limit physical contact as well as any sharing of items to reduce the likelihood of illness transmission.
Spreading misinformation and stereotypes will only feed into greater fear. Maintaining the health and safety of our Cal State East Bay community remains our greatest priority and each of us can play a part in helping us to stay informed and prepared. We can and must support each other in a creative, positive, and collaborative manner.

  • Wash hands with soap and water for 20 seconds, frequently.
  • Use hand sanitizers when soap and water are not available.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
  • Appropriately cover your coughs and sneezes (use a tissue, cough into your elbow).
  • Clean surfaces that are frequently touched.
  • Stay home when sick.
  • Practice social distancing (maintain 6 feet distance from others, avoid crowded spaces and places).

Additional information can be found from these reputable sources:

Cal State East Bay - Student Health & Counseling Services (https://www.csueastbay.edu/shcs/health-update.html)

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html)

Governor's Office of Planning and Research (http://opr.ca.gov/covid-19/)

Cal State East Bay- Together (https://www.csueastbay.edu/together/index.html)

*University Housing and Residence Life follows the regulations that are established through CSU East Bay and Alameda County.

For questions not answered online or for any specific concerns, you may have, please send an email to housing@csueastbay.edu.