SAN DIEGO - In accordance with state and county guidelines, San Diego State University has updated its requirements for entry into men's and women's basketball games in Viejas Arena, beginning with the Jan. 18 men's basketball game against UNLV.
Health Verification
In accordance with state and county guidelines, for the 2021-22 season, all guests age two and older are required to present either proof of a completed COVID-19 vaccine series or a negative COVID-19 test. Beginning on January 18, all individuals eligible for the COVID-19 booster will be required to show proof of the booster in order to qualify as having completed the COVID-19 vaccine series. If you received two doses of the Moderna series more than six months prior to Jan. 18 or of the Pfizer series more than five months prior to Jan. 18, or if you received a Johnson & Johnson vaccine more than two months prior to Jan. 18, you are eligible for a booster.
If guests choose to enter Viejas Arena by showing a negative COVID-19 test result, please note that SDSU requires COVID-19 tests be taken within one day prior to the event in order to comply with state and county guidelines. Guests age 18 and over will also need to provide a matching photo ID with their proof of vaccination or negative test results. Only written reports of COVID-19 testing conducted by laboratories will be accepted as proof; photos of home tests are not acceptable.
SDSU is now offering game day antigen testing for basketball guests via Phamatech. Tests will cost $35, paid online when signing up. No cash or credit cards will be accepted on site. No insurance will be accepted. Appointments can be made in advance here. Tests will be administered in the Peterson Gym Hallway (PG152, enter from 55th street.) beginning 1.5 hours prior to men's basketball games and 1 hour prior to women's basketball games. Test results can take up to 30 minutes and will be delivered via email in PDF format.
Facial Coverings
All guests two and older will be required to wear a face covering that covers both the nose and mouth at all times, unless actively eating or drinking, regardless of vaccination status. Additional signage and security will be implemented for future games to best enforce our mask policies and help keep fans safe.
SDSU's facial covering policy remains in effect and is unchanged. The existing policy complies with updated state and local public health guidelines and is aligned with updated California Department of Public Health (CDPH) guidelines shared this week. California now mandates that individuals wear facial coverings in all indoor public settings regardless of vaccination status and, at SDSU, facial coverings are required indoors in all public and instructional spaces.
COVID-19 Boosters Required
All individuals eligible for the COVID-19 booster will be required to have their booster on file in HealtheConnect by Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022 to be considered fully vaccinated. Be aware the California State University has implemented a system-wide "not to exceed" deadline of Feb. 28, but SDSU community members must be in compliance by Jan. 18.
Individuals are considered fully vaccinated for six months after their final dose of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine or for two months after receiving the only dose of a single-dose vaccine, and without a booster. However, if you completed your two-dose vaccine more than six months before Jan. 18, 2022, or your single-dose vaccine more than two months before Jan. 18, 2022, you will no longer be considered fully vaccinated, per U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) definitions and will need to get a booster.
SDSU Students, Faculty, Staff
San Diego State University students, faculty and staff, in accordance with the campus COVID-19 policy, will be able to present their HealtheConnect verification to gain entry to Aztec Basketball games. Please note: Unvaccinated faculty, staff and students must have negative test results on file with a test collected within one day prior to the event in order to comply with state and county guidelines. SDSU students are encouraged to enter Viejas Arena for Aztec Basketball games via Gate 4, as this will primarily serve as an SDSU Student entrance.
General Public
While both paper and digital vaccination cards and negative test results will be accepted, the general public is encouraged to utilize the Bindle app.
When using Bindle, guests have two options:
Use a COVID-19 Vaccine Record: Guests can add their COVID-19 vaccination record via Smart Health QR or a photo upload. You will only need to import your information one time to create a single entry pass for the season. The entry pass will provide faster event entry when using the Smart Health QR code. The QR code option is preferred if you have a vaccination record on file with the state of California or one of the approved issuers. To access your QR code for your CA vaccination record, visit https://myvaccinerecord.cdph.ca.gov/.
- Please note that starting on January 18 until the Bindle app is updated on February 1 you will need to bring proof of booster (either a physical vaccination card or photo of your vaccination card) in addition to Bindle.
- Use a COVID-19 Test Record: Guests can import their COVID-19 test results for a COVID-19 test collected within one day prior to the event in order to comply with state and county guidelines. If you choose to verify through testing, you will need to upload new, negative COVID-19 tests prior to each event; you will not be able to secure a single-entry pass for the season.
Click the button below for more information including step-by-step instructions on how to use Bindle.
Bag Policy
To expedite entry into Viejas Arena it is recommended that you do not bring a bag. If you must bring a bag, it is highly suggested it be a clear plastic, vinyl or PVC tote bag. This is to reduce staff contact with guests' belongings. Bags can be no larger than 16" x 8" x 16". Not backpacks allowed.
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