No, you do not need to test. You are considered a visitor for purposes of access to campus buildings. Visitors who have business on campus (e.g., guest lecturers, research collaborators, research participants, private industry partners) …
Building access
When will we need to begin using our Badger Badge to access campus buildings?
Beginning Feb. 1, you are expected to have a Badger Badge in “building access granted” status to access any building on the main Madison campus. We are still asking people to be tested and in …
Who can ask a person to show their Badger Badge?
Those who are authorized to check another person’s badge include: Badger Wellness Ambassadors (BWAs), who are UW-Madison employees, will be stationed at entrances of high activity level buildings that do not normally control access. They …
I am an undergraduate and will not be back in Madison until immediately before (or 1/2/3 days after) classes start. When should I be tested? Will I be able to attend in-person class/enter buildings immediately?
You should plan to arrive in Madison in time to complete one on-campus test before the start of classes on Jan. 25. If you are unable to do this, you should schedule a test as …
Will the Safer Badgers app help me keep track of when I need to be tested?
For undergraduate students, on and off campus: Yes, the Safer Badgers app will contain language outlining when you need to be tested and when you need to have a negative test result on file. (Please …
Who do I contact for technical support?
Please contact the UW–Madison COVID-19 Assistance Line at 608-262-7777.
I have been alerted to an exposure. What should I do?
If you have been notified of an exposure through the Safer Badgers app, the app will give you instructions on how to proceed. You will be instructed to get a UW–Madison COVID-19 test. Your Badger …
Will the number of building entrances be limited to ensure enforcement?
Yes. Buildings monitored by Badger Wellness Ambassadors will have limited open entrances. Signs will direct individuals to the nearest open entrance.
If someone is turned away by a monitor at the door, what are they directed to do next?
Individuals with a badge status of “Building Access Denied” will be provided with instructions within the Safer Badgers app on how to proceed. If they have additional questions, they can call the UW–Madison COVID-19 Assistance …
Is Wiscard building access tied to the Badger Badge?
No. The Badger Badge indicates whether someone is up-to-date with campus testing requirements and meets the other criteria necessary to access campus buildings. The Badger Badge does not “shut off” Wiscard access if someone is …