COVID-19 Information
At St. Louis Community College the health and safety of our students, faculty, staff, and community come first. We will continue to update the community with any new information.
Key Information
Masks Welcome
STLCC will no longer require masks at most STLCC locations. We strongly recommend unvaccinated individuals wear a mask indoors at all STLCC locations.
Get Vaccinated
The College strongly recommends a COVID-19 vaccination.
We Have a Plan
Employees and students should review the College’s Safe Return Plan.
The Basics
Wash your hands frequently; stay at home if you are sick; social/physical distance when possible; classrooms are cleaned regularly throughout the day.
How Courses Are Being Taught During COVID
Face-to-Face and Hybrid Courses
Students who are taking full-semester face-to-face and hybrid classes should plan to be on-campus for scheduled face-to-face classes.
Please be sure to check your schedule in Banner-Self Service for up-to-date information.
Online and Live Virtual Lecture (LVL) Courses
Classes that are fully online or live virtual lecture will remain as scheduled. Students login to Blackboard to access courses and join instructors and classmates as scheduled.
Questions About Specific Courses?
If you have questions about your courses, please contact academic advising or your program dean.
Health & Safety Requirements
STLCC developed health and safety measures following guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and ordinances established by St. Louis City and St. Louis County.
- STLCC no longer requires employees, students or visitors to wear masks at most campus locations. Individuals who wish to wear a mask are welcome to do so without judgment.
- Unvaccinated individuals are strongly encouraged to wear a mask indoors at all STLCC locations.
- Masks will continue to be required at the Child Development Laboratory Center at STLCC-Florissant Valley, the dental clinic at the Center for Nursing and Health Sciences at STLCC-Forest Park, and in other settings as appropriate.
- Social distancing is advised.
- Wash hands frequently.
- If an employee tests positive for COVID-19 or is exposed to the virus, they must notify their supervisor and the covid-19@stlcc.edu mailbox immediately. If an employee who tests positive for COVID-19 is on campus, they must leave immediately.
- If a student tests positive for COVID-19 or is exposed to the virus, they should email: covid19@stlcc.edu If the student is on campus, they must leave immediately.
On-Campus Safety Measures
Isolation Rooms
Each campus has designated isolation rooms for anyone who may become ill while on campus, but will need a place to wait for transportation before they can leave campus. Staff will direct those in need to the isolation room, which are marked with signs.
Drinking Fountains, Water Bottle Fillers
Drinking fountains are turned off, but water bottle fillers will remain open. Signs will direct students and employees to water bottle filler locations on campuses.
Cleaning Protocols
Housekeeping staff and other designated employees will regularly disinfect shared surfaces, such as light switches, door handles, counter surfaces, shared equipment and areas such as break rooms, restrooms and elevators.
Hand Sanitizer
Hand sanitizer is available across campus and in key locations for students and employees; you are encouraged to carry your own sanitizer.
Signs, Notices
Signs are posted across all campuses to notify students, employees and visitors of health and safety measures, as well as directional signs; enter and exit only for doors; up and down only for stairwells; elevator capacity; please stand here, etc. Please be patient as the College replaces signs on campus about the change to masks at STLCC.
Guide to STLCC Safe Return
The guide to safe return was developed with details that are currently known about best practices regarding COVID-19, along with local, state and federal guides. All students and employees are expected to learn and follow the guidelines for the health and safety of the College community.
Student-Specific Information
STLCC Laptop Loan Program STLCC students may be able to borrow a laptop computer for spring 2021. Details about the STLCC Laptop Loan program are online.
Students who need to request a loaner laptop for spring 2021 courses at STLCC should contact the Help Desk at 314-539-5113 or helpdesk@stlcc.edu or chat.
CARES Act
In spring 2020, the federal government passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. STLCC was allocated $4,363,632 in CARES Act funds to provide emergency support to students who qualify for Title IV funds under the Higher Education Act (HEA) of 1965.
In spring 2021, the College received more CARES Act funds, $4.3 million, for student emergency financial aid grants. Details about CARES Act funds for STLCC are available.
For questions, call 1-866-452-7579 to speak to an STLCC financial aid staff member.
Contact Information
- COVID-19 related questions, to report exposure to or positive test results, email covid19@stlcc.edu.
- For health, safety and environmental questions, call 314-984-7117.
- Human resources questions, call Robin Phillips, associate vice chancellor of human resources, 314-539-5220.
- Continuing Education, Accelerated Training questions, please contact 314-984-7777 or CEdropbox@stlcc.edu.
- Dental clinic questions, call Jerome Jeffries, secretary, dental hygiene, 314-644-9330.
- Facilities questions, call STLCC Facilities at 314-984-7979 or email fixit@stlcc.edu.
- Cashier’s offices, call 314-539-5015 or email businessservices@stlcc.edu.