COVID-19 Updates & Resources
Houston Community College continues to monitor COVID-19 and take proactive and prudent measures to protect the health and safety of students, faculty and staff in accordance with the guidance provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
View the latest updates from HCC regarding the College's response, it’s impact on operations, and how the College is adjusting to keep students on track with their educational goals. In addition to operational updates, several helpful resources can be found at the links below:
Latest Updates
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May192021
Effective immediately, face coverings are no longer required at HCCS facilities. The action is in response to Governor Abbott’s Executive Order #36. We are addressing appropriate changes to signage for our COVID-19 protocols. Your safety remains our top priority, therefore HCC highly recommends students, faculty, staff and visitors continue to observe the three W’s (washing hands often, watching social distance and wearing masks). While masks are no longer required, HCC will continue to make mas
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May172021
Houston Community College’s Acres Homes and Central campuses will be COVID-19 vaccination sites on Wednesday, May 19 through Saturday, May 22 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The vaccines are administered by the Texas National Guard at no cost to the public, in partnership with the Texas Department of Emergency Management.
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Apr192021
Anticipating that the spread of COVID-19 infection will continue to significantly diminish, that vaccination efforts will prove effective in preventing serious or deadly illness, and that restrictions for public gatherings and prevailing public health guidelines for physical distancing will be eased, Houston Community College is preparing for in-person instruction at 30 percent in the summer 2021 and up to 60 percent during fall 2021 semester.
COVID-19 Resources
Safe Learning Environment - College Your Way
HCC offers a safe, affordable, flexible college experience. With four different options for learning, every student has the opportunity to find a learning option that works for them! Learn about the four options and feel good when you come back to school.
Learn more about our 4 safe learning optionsExperiencing symptoms or concerned over possible exposure?
If you are a student and are experiencing symptoms or have concerns about being exposed, please:
- Stay home.
- Contact your healthcare provider.
- If you are supposed to be on campus for class, complete the HCC COVID-19 Pre-Screening questionnaire which will start our follow-up process. Also, let your faculty member know. We are committed to doing everything we can to help you navigate things while remaining safe and at home until you’re cleared to return to campus.
- If you do not need to be on campus, you do not need to complete a self-report form. Still reach out to your faculty member so they are aware and can work with you to determine next steps for completing your assignments.
If you are a faculty or staff member and are experiencing symptoms or have concerns about being exposed, please:
- Stay home.
- Contact your healthcare provider.
- If you are supposed to be on campus, complete the HCC COVID-19 Pre-Screening questionnaire which will start our follow-up process.
- If you do not need to be on campus, fill out this Employee Self-Reporting Form and a staff member will contact you within 24 hours to obtain additional information and offer you assistance.
HCC is spearheading the creation and implementation of H-Force
HCC is spearheading the creation and implementation of H-Force – a crisis collaborative of educational institutions, independent school districts and entrepreneurial organizations brought together to address the personal protective equipment (PPE) shortages for the first responders and healthcare workers on the front lines fighting COVID-19.
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