EPCC has full onsite operations effective, August 15, 2022. The college continues to prioritize the safety and well-being of our campus community and will continue to follow CDC guidance. Areas with plexiglass, social distancing floor markers, enhanced cleaning, and other health measures will continue. Face Masks are still encouraged and recommended while on EPCC properties but are not mandatory. Please practice social distancing, wash your hands, and follow all other recommended health and safety protocols to keep yourself and others safe from COVID-19 and other illnesses. Please visit this website for the latest information and any COVID-19 updates.
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, students can register for both in-person and online classes. Our five campuses and Administrative Service Center are open for in-person services. We look forward to seeing you!
When to Stay Home
Please stay home if you are feeling sick, have a positive test result or are living with someone who tested positive for COVID-19.
Send an email with the information outlined in the protocol linked below to the EPCC Emergency Manager at Emergency.Management@epcc.edu.
COVID-19 Protocol
Phases of Safe Return
For the well-being of students, faculty and staff, access to campus returned 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. Effective August 15, 2022 EPCC is operating at full capacity. Updates to the latest information on onsite operations for the campus community will be posted here. All five campuses are open and ready to serve you in person! For your convenience many of our
online services and virtual offices are also available. 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
Effective April 11, 2022
During the March 23, 2022 Board of Trustees meeting, the Phase III— 75% Return to Campus phase was discussed and approved. Effective April 11, 2022, employees will be working onsite at a 75% capacity, with 100% participation. As with the previous two phases, employees will work a combination of onsite and remote hours. Employees should talk to their supervisor about working schedules for their areas.
EPCC is open to the public during regular business hours. Students and the public may also access our
online services and virtual offices.
All members of the campus community, including employees, students and visitors, must submit the Health Screening Agreement (HSA) daily prior to coming onto district premises. Employees and students should complete the COVID-19 Training Safety Module if they have not already done so.
Phase 4
Effective August 15, 2022
During the July 27, 2022, Board of Trustees meeting, advancing the College’s Safe Campus Return to Phase IV: Full Capacity was discussed and approved. Therefore, effective August 15, 2022, all employees will begin working onsite during their usually scheduled time. Any employee who is unable to return to work onsite due to a disability must seek an accommodation from Employee Relations at
employeerelations@epcc.edu. The safety and well-being of our campus community remains a priority. Areas with plexiglass, social distancing floor markers, enhanced cleaning, and other health measures will continue. Face masks are still encouraged and recommended while on EPCC properties, but are not mandatory.
Effective August 1, 2022, the Health Screening Form is no longer required. If you are feeling sick, please stay home. Send an email with related information to the EPCC Emergency Manager at
Emergency.Management@epcc.edu and follow the COVID-19 protocol posted in MyEPCC. The same applies if an employee or student resides with someone who has tested positive in the previous ten days for COVID-19.
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 COVID-19 or someone in your household has tested positive for COVID-19. If you are sick, have COVID-19 or living with someone who does, please follow the COVID-19 Protocol.
- 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.
- 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 2021, 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 : Where can I get help with food? (1)
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