The college will not require the vaccine, but we are shifting away from managing community care and asking individuals to be responsible for their wellness. That means vaccination is still the best way to protect yourself and others from COVID-19.

All three vaccines are readily available in Tampa and vaccination will minimize disruption to your FC experience.

At this time, vaccinated individuals will not have to quarantine if exposed. The CDC recommends they self-monitor, get tested within three to five days, and wear a mask for 14 days unless they test negative. Unvaccinated individuals should quarantine if exposed. To confidentially notify FC of your vaccination status, you can upload your vaccination card here. We will continue to recommend quarantine for unvaccinated individuals who are exposed to someone who tests positive for COVID-19. This will be 10 days from exposure or seven days with a negative test. Students will be allowed to quarantine or isolate in their residence hall. We do not plan to provide housing accommodations for quarantine or isolation. In addition, faculty understand that students may need to miss class for quarantine or isolation, but courses this year are not necessarily designed for remote learning. This means students will be responsible for keeping up with their studies while away from class.