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What happens if I test positive for COVID-19 and I am unable to go to class?

If you are sick, stay home! 

All students who test positive for COVID-19 should notify evcchealth@everettcc.edu.

If you take classes online, contact your instructor as soon as possible to create a plan for your coursework. If you have been to an EvCC campus in the last 14 days, notify your instructor and evcchealth@everettcc.edu immediately so our campus team can contact the Snohomish Health District and begin the contract tracing process. 

If you have more questions about COVID-19, you can learn more on EvCC’s COVID-19 FAQ.

Review the options below for students with all acute health conditions while taking classes at Everett Community College. 

What are the options for students who acquire an acute health condition while taking classes at Everett Community College?

1. Remember that your health is a priority! 

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, always call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. If you are in crisis, there are contacts available 24/7 on the Snohomish County Crisis Support handout pdf file icon.

Always follow the care instructions of your healthcare provider.

If you need help getting non-emergency medical care, you can call the Community Health Center of Snohomish County, located on EvCC’s main north Everett campus in Liberty Hall, 930 North Broadway. To speak with someone at the clinic, call 425-595-3900. CHC serves insured, low-income and uninsured people. If you have questions about insurance or fees, ask to speak with an insurance specialist to learn your options.

2. Communicate with your instructors!

Instructors may have academic resources available for some students to complete the course, depending on the student’s situation and how much time is left in the quarter. Email your instructors or message them in Canvas or Starfish!!

3. Withdrawal From Your Classes

While EvCC does not have a "Medical/Hardship Withdrawal" procedure, you can still withdraw from classes and file a petition for any unusual circumstances. This includes medical reasons, bereavement and others. This petition is to request a 100% refund and/or have the course removed from your transcript. Here at EvCC that process is called the Refunds and Policy Exception.  The entire process is outlined in the next section.

How do I Withdraw?

Everett Community College does not offer a "Medical Withdrawal." For more information and details about the withdrawal process and policy, visit Enrollment Procedures.

You will need to submit the following information as soon as you are able, preferably before the quarter is over. Once the quarter has been completed, there may be some delay in processing petitions.

Please note that if you request a withdrawal using this process, you must drop all of your classes for the quarter.

Specific Information About Withdrawing For Students Who Receive Financial Aid

  • If you are a student who receives financial aid, contact the Financial Aid office as quickly as possible. They review each situation individually.
  • When you are able to go back to taking classes, you will need to follow the directions to petition for financial aid reinstatement. When you withdraw from classes, the Financial Aid office emails this information to you.

Withdrawing with the Refunds and Policy Exception

If you need assistance while completing this process, you can contact the CDS Office at cds@everettcc.edu, by phone at 425-388-9272 or in our Zoom Lobby, Meeting ID: 731-121-588.

  1. Students must fill out a Request for Exception Form pdf file icon from Enrollment Services.
    • Be sure to complete the Student Information section in full.
    • Check both of the boxes for:
      • An exception to the refund policy
      • Class removed from transcript
    • Don’t forget to sign and date the form!
  2. Provide a written statement that describes the situation that you’re experiencing.
    • On a separate document you have the opportunity to explain your circumstances.
  3. Include Documentation. Documentation must meet the following requirements. If your documentation does not meet these requirements, explain why in your written statement.
    • Documentation must be from a medical professional written on their organization’s letterhead.
    • Documentation must have the student’s name on it.
    • Documentation must include information about the condition.
    • Documentation must include the provider’s name and contact information as well as their signature.

Submit the information to registration@everettcc.edu or mail documents to: 
Everett Community College, Attn: Enrollment Services, 2000 Tower St., Everett, WA 98201

Once this information is submitted, you will receive a determination through the e-mail that you provided on the form.

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