The Butte College International team is dedicated to support your journey as you study in the United States. During your studies at Butte College we want to ensure that you are able to receive the most important updated information in regards to our campus, our community, and our nation.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)
Last updated: January 13, 2022 1:54 P.M. This webpage is being updated regularly, and we encourage you to check it frequently for important updates. Please note that this information is constantly evolving and we do not have all the answers at this time.
Most in person classes will be moved to online for the first two weeks of the semester - January 24 - February 4.
The campus will continue to review and evaluate the health situation in our county.
Admission Applications are being reviewed and processed for the Fall 2022 semester. Questions email: Rachel Wood at woodra@zo23.com
Please note, as of January 26th, all airline travelers to the U.S. will be asked to provide recent proof of negative COVID-19 test or recovery from COVID-19. Review the CDC's negative COVID-19 testing requirements prior to travel to the U.S.
Additionally, as of November 8, 2021, the most recent Presidential Proclamation will require all adult travelers show proof of full vaccination prior to travel to the U.S..
There are limited exceptions to this federal vaccine mandate including for those in countries with limited vaccine availability and for those who are under the age of 18. Read details about exceptions and prepare an Excepted Covered Individual Attestation if applicable.
Please note that you must remain enrolled in full time status (12 units) semester classes. If you choose to drop any of your classes this could negatively impact your immigration status. You may continue your studies here in the U.S. or in your home country. Due to this unprecedented situation, immigration has allowed an exception for students to complete courses online. *Immigration rules/policies/procedures may be updated. Make sure that you are watching your email for any immediate updates.
All Student Services offices have returned to campus and services will be offered in-person and online.
Please review department websites for the best way to access services and/or schedule an appoinment.
Appointments with Rachel Wood can be scheduled HERE (in person, zoom, Whatsapp, or phone) You can also connect with her via Whatsapp at+1-1-530-433-4178. If you have a question please email, woodra@zo23.com, or call, 530-895-2991.
We encourage you to review Butte College’s official COVID-19 webpage for more information.
If you have specific questions that are not answered by the information on Butte College’s official COVID-19 webpage, we encourage you to contact the Butte College Student Health
If you are experiencing stress or anxiety about this situation, we encourage you to reach out to counselors, advisers, or friends to talk about your feelings. Resources on campus that are here for you and can be of support:
Stigma and discrimination can occur when people associate an infectious disease, such as COVID-19, with a population or nationality, even though not everyone in that population or from that region is infected or at risk for the disease. Stigma hurts everyone by creating fear or anger towards ordinary people instead of the disease that is causing the problem.
Per the message from President Samia Yaqub. “The health and safety of our students, faculty, and staff are paramount. I want to ensure that any stigma towards people of Asian descent will not be tolerated. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion; we welcome and support all students. Please refer to our non-discrimination statement on our webpage here: zo23.com/titleix.”
If you face discrimination please let Rachel Wood know and she can refer you to further resources.
New immigration information will be updated on our website so please continue to check back for updates.
Butte College Values (PDF)
A Message from the Butte College President
Chico Community Resources
Off campus resources and support from local, statewide and national organizations in the following areas: Civil Rights, DACA/Dreamer/AB540, Health and Safety, and LGBTQ+ (borrowed from CSU, Chico)
If you have a critical update that you think should be shared on this page please email Rachel Wood, Program Coordinator – International Student Recruitment and Services at woodra@zo23.com
Content editor:
Rachel Wood
530-895-2991
