Health Advisories

Santa Fe College Lifts COVID Restrictions

March 29, 2022 – Effective Monday, March 28, Santa Fe College lifted COVID restrictions relating to serving food, onsite class size, and holding events across all SF properties. Masks will continue to remain optional. The college made this decision after…

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SF Updated COVID Protocols

March 4, 2022 – The college has updated its safety protocols concerning COVID-19, to take effect on Monday, March 14, after SF’s Spring Break. The most notable change is the shift to a five-day quarantine for anyone testing positive, exhibiting…

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SF To Host Vaccination/Booster Event Before Spring Break Begins

February 21, 2022 – Santa Fe College has partnered with the Alachua County Health Department to host a COVID-19 vaccination event on Santa Fe College’s Northwest Campus. The Alachua County Health Department will be offering vaccines (first dose, second dose…

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SF Hosting Vaccination/Booster Clinics in February, March

January 31, 2022 – Santa Fe College has partnered with the Alachua County Health Department to host a pair of COVID-19 vaccination events on Santa Fe College’s Northwest Campus. The Alachua County Health Department will be offering vaccines (first dose,…

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SF Announces Spring 2022 Vaccine Incentives for Students and Employees

January 28, 2022 – Santa Fe College is excited to announce another voluntary COVID-19 vaccine incentive program, similar to the highly successful one in Fall 2021 when over 2700 people participated. See below for the different processes in place for…

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Face Masks Strongly Encouraged - message similar to signage across Santa Fe College

SF Officials Stress Mask Wearing to Mitigate COVID Risk as Omicron Spreads

January 26, 2022 – Santa Fe College has acquired and distributed N95 masks to be used by faculty while teaching in-person classes at the college. The masks have been distributed to the academic departments and are available at the Northwest…

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SF Will Open the Spring 2022 Term With Current Protocols

December 30, 2021 – Santa Fe College will continue to keep all current COVID-19 safety protocols in effect for the start of the spring 2022 term. College officials are aware of the updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control…

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SF’s Vaccine Incentives – Important: When to Verify Your Vaccination Status

Earlier this week, Santa Fe College announced a voluntary COVID-19 vaccine incentive program. Different processes are in place for students and employees to verify status. See sfcollege.edu/covid19/incentive for updates. Free vaccines are available at local pharmacies, Publix, and the local Health Department; vaccine events are also held periodically…

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COVID-19 Exposure Protocol Reminder

August 23, 2021 – As per the SF COVID-19 Exposure Protocol, SF employees who become aware of any students who have tested positive for COVID-19 or have experienced any symptoms of COVID-19 within the past 10 days, or of unvaccinated students who have had close…

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New COVID-19 Mask Signs Available Online

August 19, 2021 – Santa Fe College has issued new safety protocol signage in advance of the start of the fall term. Earlier this month, college leadership announced that students, faculty, staff and visitors to the college are strongly encouraged…

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Dr. Broadie Releases Statement to the College Community on COVID-19 Safety Protocols

May 24, 2021 – Friday afternoon, Santa Fe College President Paul Broadie II, Ph.D. released the following statement to the college community about updating the college’s COVID-19 safety protocols. His message is below. Dear Santa Fe Family, I would like…

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COVID Vaccine Opportunity at SF April 15

UPDATED NOTE: Walk-ins will be accepted. Anyone without an appointment must be at the Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall before 3 p.m. ID required. Walk-ins will be able to get the vaccine until the supply runs out. Walk-ins can…

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200+ Receive COVID Vaccine at Santa Fe College

February 5, 2021 – Santa Fe College partnered with the Alachua County Health Department Friday to offer COVID vaccinations. Members of the SF family, including students, faculty, staff, retirees, and other members of the college community who are ages 65…

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SF to Offer COVID Vaccine Friday, Feb. 5

February 1, 2021 – Santa Fe College is excited to announce that the Alachua County Health Department will be providing COVID vaccinations at the Santa Fe College Northwest Campus this Friday, February 5, starting at 9 a.m. Members of the…

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SF Has COVID-19 Emergency Aid Grants II Funding Available to Students

January 28, 2021 – The Santa Fe College COVID-19 Emergency Aid Grant II is available to assist SF students impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Grant awards can be made to help cover the student’s cost of attendance or for emergency…

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COVID-19 Reminder

November 30, 2020 – Consistent with CDC guidelines for preventing the spread of COVID-19, SF policy prohibits any student who 1) has tested positive for COVID-19 within the past ten days, 2) has displayed symptoms of COVID-19 within the past…

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Notice for Employees Getting Tested for COVID-19 Next Week

August 13, 2020 – The Health Department will be on the Northwest Campus Monday, Aug. 17, from 1 to 4:30 p.m. to administer COVID-19 testing for athletes, faculty and staff. Thank you to everyone who called to make an appointment.…

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SF Updates COVID-19 Safety Protocol on Exposure

August 6, 2020 – In accordance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines, Santa Fe College has updated the college’s COVID-19 Exposure Protocol. Earlier this week, the CDC provided clarification on quarantining, exposure and what constitutes close…

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SF Leadership Releases Complete List From Wednesday’s Town Hall Q&A

August 4, 2020 – Following the July 29 Santa Fe College Town Hall, SF Executive Leadership and other panelists received the complete list of submitted questions. Knowing that they would not be able to answer every question, President Paul Broadie…

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COVID-19 Testing Opportunity at SF August 17

July 29, 2020 – Santa Fe College is partnering with the Florida Department of Health in Alachua County to provide another free, voluntary COVID-19 testing site for all full-time and part-time faculty and staff. TempForce talent as well as staff from the SF Food Court, SF…

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SF Releases Return to Campus Guide in Advance of Wednesday’s Town Hall

July 28, 2020 – Santa Fe College released their Return to Campus Guide Tuesday afternoon. The guide explains the five-level system the college is using in the phased return of employees and instructs all students, faculty and staff on how…

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