Allan Hancock College will no longer require masks on campus starting next week

SANTA MARIA, Calif. - Allan Hancock College strongly encourages masks to be worn indoors but it will no longer be required on campus, regardless of vaccination status, starting Monday, March 14th.

“We’re following the county guidance and the state and CDC guidance. We strongly recommend that when you’re indoors, especially in a crowded classroom or a crowded lab setting, that you continue to wear a mask" said Allan Hancock College President, Kevin Walthers.

Some students will continue to wear a mask on campus despite this change in policy.

“I’ll probably just wear it in class when it’s crowded" said student, Ryan Russell.

Starting that same day, unvaccinated staff and students will only be required to show proof of a negative test once a week.

“We actually have a testing provider on the north side of campus not only for our faculty, staff, and students but also for our K-12 partners and some other public service agencies” said Kevin Walthers.

Allan Hancock College will continue to offer PCR testing on campus with same day results for staff and students.

Hancock's testing center is open seven days a week.

For more information on Allan Hancock College's testing site and COVID policies, click here.