Safety First

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Get COVID-19 tested prior to Thanksgiving break

Protect yourself and others.

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Students, faculty and staff may be travelling to see loved ones or hosting loved ones for the Thanksgiving break. This year, it is especially important to protect yourself and your loved ones during your time together by masking, social distancing and washing your hands. The university has expanded asymptomatic testing for the week before Thanksgiving break.

Before Thanksgiving break

Saliva-based testing is available for those without symptoms on the following schedule. We recommend being tested three business days before you plan to depart from campus.

Testing schedule

  • Monday, Nov. 16: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Glass Hall east lobby.
  • Tuesday, Nov. 17: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Foster Recreation Center lobby.
  • Wednesday, Nov. 18: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Meyer Library lobby.
  • Thursday, Nov. 19: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Plaster Student Union east lobby, second floor.
  • Friday, Nov. 20: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Plaster Student Union east lobby, second floor.
  • Saturday, Nov. 21: 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Garst Dining Center entrance.
  • Sunday, Nov. 22: 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Garst Dining Center entrance.
  • Monday, Nov. 23: 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Meyer Library lobby.

If you have any symptoms of COVID-19, you should get tested at Magers Health and Wellness Center rather than through these testing locations. Please schedule your same day testing appointment online by going to MyHealth Portal.

During Thanksgiving break

Take COVID-19 safety precautions during Thanksgiving whether you are on or off campus.

Follow the CDC holiday guidance for lowering your risk of exposure while celebrating, including:

  • Limiting social gatherings to people who live with you.
  • Wearing masks around people who don’t live with you.
  • Protecting friends and family members who may be at high risk for more serious illness by maintaining at least 6 feet of distance, especially while eating and drinking.

If you test positive during break, stay home and away from other people and notify the COVID-19 Response Team.

After Thanksgiving break

If you develop symptoms after you return to campus, isolate yourself from others and contact Magers Health and Wellness Center to schedule a test.

Stay up-to-date on COVID‑19 news, details and changes around campus by regularly checking the COVID-19 Information Center.