Testing is a work obligation for both hourly and salaried employees who work on campus and are not vaccinated. If an employee needs to make a trip to campus to test in order to be …
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I am a student and have to be away from the Madison area for an extended period of time, preventing me from testing. What should I do?
If you will not be in the Madison area for a week or more, you may request an exemption for that week via the Student Testing Temporary Exemption form. This exemption will temporarily excuse you …
I am a student not living in the Madison area for the fall semester. What is the process to request an exemption from the weekly testing requirement?
Weekly testing is required of all students who have not provided proof of vaccination and who are coming to campus for any reason (including but not limited to attending class, conducting research and/or using facilities on …
What is being done to ensure safety at test sites?
Test sites were evaluated by a team including members from University Health Services, Environment, Health and Safety, and Facilities Planning and Management and configured to provide safe and efficient testing operations. Each location is cleaned …
If I get tested off campus, can I use my results on campus?
Students and employees required to be tested weekly must test at an on-campus testing site. However, if you test positive via a PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test for COVID-19 off campus, you can submit your …
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 test weekly. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers additional guidance for vaccinated people, such …
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 fall 2021, no testing information about students will be shared with instructors.
What kind of COVID-19 testing is being offered?
Campus is offering a PCR nasal swab test for COVID-19. Results from campus testing can be used to satisfy most travel requirements.
I previously had COVID-19. Can I be exempt from testing?
If you test positive for COVID-19, you will be exempt from testing for 90 days from the date your sample was collected at a testing location. If your test was done off-campus, you must submit …
I received a vaccine that is not on the list of vaccines authorized by the World Health Organization. Do I need to test weekly?
Yes. You may receive a WHO-authorized vaccine (PDF) at no cost through UHS – make an appointment now. Until you are fully vaccinated with an approved vaccine, you must test weekly.