Dear Pacific students and employees,

As we approach the holiday season, we know many students and employees will be traveling. For the health and wellness of our three campuses, Pacific is strongly encouraging all students and employees to get their COVID-19 booster shot when eligible. Based on a recent California Department of Public Health update, anyone 18+ is eligible once the appropriate time has lapsed from their original series. Essential travel information is also provided below. 

DOMESTIC TRAVEL
Current CDC guidelines for domestic travel are available on the CDC’s website. A brief summary of requirements is included below:

Fully vaccinated

• Check local travel restrictions.
• Wear a mask.
• Self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms after your trip.

Not fully vaccinated

• Traveling while unvaccinated is highly discouraged.
• Before you travel 
  • Check local travel restrictions.
  • Get a viral test 1–3 days before your trip.
• Wear a mask while traveling
• After you travel 
  • Self-quarantine for 7 days after traveling if you have a negative viral test 3–5 days after returning.
  • Self-quarantine for 10 days if you do not get tested.

INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL
Effective November 8, 2021, international travelers coming into the United States must show proof of vaccination (FDA- or WHO-approved only). 

Current CDC guidelines for international travel are on the CDC’s website. A quick reference guide for travel to the United States is also available. Be aware that travel requirements differ based on US citizenship/residency. Anyone traveling internationally should review the CDC’s guidelines for international travel prior to departure. A brief summary of requirements is included below:

• Traveling while unvaccinated is highly discouraged.
• Know the risk assessment level before you travel.
• Wear a mask.

Returning to the United States

• Fully vaccinated must show proof of vaccination AND a negative COVID-19 test result taken no more than 3 days before travel. 
  • All non-U.S. citizens and non-U.S. immigrants traveling to the United States by air are required to show proof of being fully vaccinated.
• Not fully vaccinated must show a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than 1 day before travel.
• Get a viral test 3–5 days after your trip.
• Self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms.
• If you are not fully vaccinated, self-quarantine for 7 days after traveling if you have a negative viral test 3–5 days after returning or self-quarantine for 10 days if you do not get tested.

Travel guidelines are subject to change without notice. Individuals traveling domestically or internationally should continue to monitor requirements and guidelines from the CDC and local destinations. Individuals required to quarantine upon their return to California should make appropriate arrangements in advance.

Sincerely,

Maria Pallavicini
Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
COVID-19 Council Co-chair

Maria Blandizzi
Vice President for Student Life
COVID-19 Council Co-chair