If you are eligible to make an appointment for on-campus PCR testing, which requires access to MyUHS, you are eligible to pick up an antigen test. Surgical grade and N-95 masks are also available.
Testing
I tested positive for COVID-19 using an off-campus PCR test. Do I need to report my results?
If you test positive for COVID-19 on a PCR test at an off-campus testing location, you should submit the result via the MyUHS app or website.
I tested positive for COVID-19 using an at-home antigen test. Do I need to report my results?
No. In keeping with the state’s COVID-19 reporting practices, you are not required to submit results from self-administered antigen tests to the MyUHS app or website. Currently the state requirement for reporting is a positive …
I live off campus. Do I need to take any precautions before traveling back to Madison?
Students who are currently in the U.S. should: Take an antigen test before you return to Dane County. (Students who are already in Dane County should follow these instructions for testing once you arrive on …
If I get tested off campus, can I use my results on campus?
If you test positive for COVID-19 off campus on a PCR test, you can submit your results to UHS using the MyUHS app or MyUHS web portal. It will be verified by a team of …
Can students and employees who are vaccinated still get tested at a UHS testing location?
Yes, students and employees who are vaccinated can still get tested on campus, though they are not required to PCR test weekly. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers additional guidance for vaccinated people, …
Will I be notified if a student in my class is required to be tested for COVID-19, has failed to test for COVID-19, or tests positive for COVID-19?
No. In Spring 2022, no testing information about students will be shared with instructors.
What kind of COVID-19 testing is being offered on campus?
Campus is offering a PCR nasal swab test for COVID-19. Results from campus testing can be used to satisfy most travel requirements. Campus is also offering at-home antigen tests to students and employees for spring …
Can my family member or friend who is traveling with me to Madison get tested for COVID-19 on campus?
No. UW–Madison is only able to offer COVID-19 testing on campus to current students and employees. Family members can find off-campus testing options through Public Health Madison and Dane County or by visiting the Wisconsin …
If it is the weekend and I want to get tested for COVID-19, what should I do?
Weekend testing may be available through community health care providers or community test sites. Public Health Madison & Dane County maintains a listing of local testing locations. Make sure to check whether the test is …