EPCC prioritizes the safety and well-being of our campus community. EPCC will continue to follow CDC and local health guidance as we increase our on-site operations. Please visit this website for the latest information on our phased return to campus.
EPCC classes for the spring semester start on Tuesday, January 18th. EPCC continues to monitor levels of COVID-19 in our community and will make adjustments, if necessary, based on current conditions and recommendations from local health authorities. At this time, both online and in-person classes are available and will meet as scheduled. Classes that are offered in-person will continue to follow social distancing and other safety protocols. Registration for the spring semester is currently open.
Phases of Safe Return
For the well-being of students, faculty and staff, access to campus will return in a phased approach as recommended
by the Safe Campus Task Force in conjunction with the President and Board of Trustees following recommendations from
the CDC and local health authorities. Updates to the latest information on onsite operations for the campus
community will be posted here. During these phases, EPCC is open to the public during regular business hours.
However, we encourage students and the public to continue to access our
online services and virtual offices. This plan may be adjusted as needed to ensure the
safety and well-being of the campus community.
Phase 1
Effective June 14, 2021
During the May meeting of the Board of Trustees, a Phase 1: 25% Return to Onsite Operations was recommended.
Effective June 14, 2021, all employees will begin working on-site, only 25% of employees will be onsite at once.
As a result, during this initial phase, most employees will be doing a combination of on-site and remote work.
Offices will operate both virtually and on-campus. Employees should talk to their supervisor about working
schedules for their areas.
EPCC is open to the public during regular business hours. However, we encourage students and the public to
continue to access our
online services and virtual offices.
All members of the campus community, including employees, students and visitors coming onsite must complete the
COVID-19 Training Safety Module. The
Health Screening
Form should also be submitted daily before coming onsite.
Phase 2
Effective August 23, 2021
During the August meeting of the Board of Trustees, a Phase 2: 50% Return to Onsite Operations was recommended.
Effective August 23, 2021, all employees will begin working on-site. However, only 50% of employees will be
onsite at once. As a result, during this Phase 2, employees will be doing a combination of on-site and remote
work. Offices will operate both virtually and on-campus. Employees should talk to their supervisor about working
schedules for their areas.
EPCC is open to the public during regular business hours. However, we encourage students and the public to
continue to access our
online services and virtual offices.
All members of the campus community, including employees, students and visitors coming onsite must complete the
COVID-19 Training Safety Module.
Phase 3
During this phase, all employees will work onsite with an increase to a 75% capacity. Employees will continue to
work a combination of remote and on-site work.
Phase 4
Return to pre-COVID operations. All employees will work onsite.
All student services, including registration, payment, financial aid, counseling, library, tutoring and more are
available online via
Online Assistance or by contacting the IT Help Desk:
Safety Protocols
- Do not come to EPCC campuses if you are feeling sick, have or have been exposed to COVID-19.
- COVID-19 vaccination can protect you and others. EPCC encourages those who are able to get vaccines and boosters. You can find information about where to get vaccines at epcovidvaccine.com.
- Before returning to class or working onsite, all students and employees must complete the COVID-19 Safety Training.
- Employees coming onsite must submit a daily health questionnaire: Health Screening Agreement.
- Wash your hands frequently, consider wearing a face mask, maintain social distance and do not come to campus if you feel sick or have been exposed to COVID-19.
- While masks are not required as per the August 27th ruling of the Court of Appeals for the Eighth
District of Texas, the campus community is strongly encouraged to continue to wear masks in order to help reduce
the spread of COVID-19.
Frequently Asked Questions
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| | Question : Are vaccinations required for students and employees? (1)
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| | Question : How can I protect myself from COVID-19, including Omicron and other variants? (1)
| | Question : What are the local COVID-19 statistics including positivity rate, deaths and number of cases? (1)
| | Question : Where can I get a COVID-19 Test? (1)
| | Question : Where can I get information about resources for job loss and financial hardship, mental health and other impacts of COVID-19? (1)
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| | Question : Are classes meeting in-person? (1)
| | Question : How can I get help with Blackboard? (1)
| | Question : How can I take a placement test? I have a test scheduled already, where do I go? (1)
| | Question : How do I get online? (1)
| | Question : I don’t have a laptop to do my work. (1)
| | Question : Is the bookstore available? (1)
| | Question : Is tutoring available? (1)
| | Question : When will EPCC have in-person classes? (1)
| | Question : Where can I find Library services? (1)
| | Question : Where can I return library books that are due or overdue? (1)
| | Category : Student Registration & Payment (6)
| | Question : How can I make a payment? (1)
| | Question : How can I register? (1)
| | Question : Is coming back to in-person classes safe? (1)
| | Question : Is there help to pay my tuition? (1)
| | Question : What do I do if I have a hold? (1)
| | Question : When will EPCC have in-person classes? (1)
| | Category : Wellness & Community Resources (8)
| | Question : How can I get internet access? (1)
| | Question : I feel overwhelmed and stressed, who can help me? (1)
| | Question : I’m experiencing violence at home, what can I do? (1)
| | Question : Is there employment assistance? (1)
| | Question : What resources exist for housing and shelter? (1)
| | Question : What resources for childcare are available? (1)
| | Question : Where can I get help with food? (1)
| | Question : Where can I get help with utility bills? (1)
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