Stay home when sick
Do not come to campus when you are ill. Students should contact their instructors promptly to discuss missed coursework and available options.
COVID-19
Though Governor Ducey has ended the AZ State of Emergency as of March 30, 2022, covid continues to ebb and flow throughout our community, and likely will for some time. Under these circumstances, YC continues to take the needed steps for creating a safe and healthy environment.
COVID-19 information
Help keep our college community healthy.
Yavapai College continues to maintain healthy campus environments and encourages students, employees, and visitors to take reasonable precautions when they are sick or have been exposed to COVID-19.
COVID-19 conditions and public-health recommendations can change. Consult current guidance from the CDC, the Arizona Department of Health Services, or your healthcare provider when making health decisions.
What you should do
Use these steps to protect your health and reduce the possibility of spreading illness to classmates, coworkers, and visitors.
Follow current guidance
When you test positive or are exposed to COVID-19, follow current CDC respiratory-virus guidance (opens in a new window) .
Consider vaccination
Speak with your healthcare provider about vaccination, personal risk factors, and the precautions that are appropriate for you.
Choose added protection
Anyone may choose to wear a well-fitting mask or take additional precautions based on personal health needs and current conditions.
College health and safety measures
Yavapai College uses building, sanitation, and cleaning practices intended to support healthier shared spaces throughout the district.
YC follows recognized practices for maintaining healthy buildings, including increasing outside-air intake where systems permit, supporting effective filtration, and managing airflow in occupied spaces.
College buildings generally average six to eight air exchanges per hour, with additional outside air supplied in laboratory spaces. Larger HVAC systems use MERV 13 filtration, and some systems also use ultraviolet treatment.
- Hand sanitizer: Sanitizer stations are available near many exterior entrances and in other high-traffic areas.
- Routine cleaning: Custodial teams clean classrooms, restrooms, hallways, dining areas, elevators, waiting areas, and other shared spaces.
- High-touch surfaces: Added attention is given to railings, door handles, service counters, and similar contact points.
- Touchless features: Many district restrooms include door foot pulls, hands-free sinks, touchless dispensers, and touchless toilets.
Frequently asked questions
Face coverings are not generally required. Individuals may choose to wear a mask at any time based on personal preference, health needs, exposure, or current public-health recommendations.
Review the CDC’s current mask guidance (opens in a new window) for information about fit, protection, and appropriate use.
Yes. Yavapai College offers in-person, online, and other instructional formats. Available formats vary by course and semester.
Stay home when you are sick. Contact your instructors as soon as possible, explain that you will be absent, and ask how you can keep up with your coursework.
Monitor your health and follow current CDC guidance regarding testing, masking, and other precautions. Contact a healthcare provider when you have questions about your individual risk.