I Have COVID, Now What?

If you test positive, we ask that you isolate yourself at home until you are feeling better and have not had a fever for 24 hours.. If you are a residential student, we encourage you to go home. If this is not possible, please discuss with your roommate(s) and isolate in your room. All students who test positive must follow the updated CDC Guidelines for respiratory illnesses.

We recommend masking and avoiding any contact with others, except to seek medical care. Contact your professors directly to notify them of your absence.

Summary of What to Do:

1. Students do not have to notify the Health Center of a positive covid test. You may contact the Student Health Center for any health-related questions.
2. Students who test positive for Covid are encouraged to isolate until they have not had a fever for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications.
3. The University is not moving residential students or roommates to isolation or quarantine spaces.
4. Notify your professors of your absence. The Student Health Center will not contact professors regarding Covid-19 test results.
5. Refer to the CDC Guidelines if you have any additional questions.

I Have Been Exposed to COVID, Now What?

If you were exposed (no symptoms) to the virus that causes COVID or have been told by a healthcare provider or public health authority that you were exposed, you should do the following:

1. Wear a mask
2. Monitor for symptoms of illness
3. Test for Covid based on CDC Guidelines. The Student Health Center has at-home Covid tests for students.

If you are sick….

Students who are sick can contact the Student Health Center who will advise you about managing your symptoms and evaluate your need for an appointment.

As a reminder, stay home anytime you are sick – whether it’s COVID-19, the flu, or another illness.

Prevention

It is important to practice key prevention strategies to avoid illness. Practicing proper hand hygiene, staying up to date with Covid-19 vaccines and, when possible, keeping your distance from individuals who are sick or tested positive will help lessen the severity of Covid-19 and help stop the spread of the virus.

Class Absence

The Student Health Center does not provide excuse notes for class absences.  Please contact your professors to determine how to address missed classes.