Beginning Feb. 10, to access campus buildings, you will need to have tested negative within the previous 8 days. (Certain employees will be asked to test more often, given their role on campus. If you …
Testing
What if I miss class because I’m in isolation/quarantine and my badge is “building access denied”?
While students are not required to disclose to their instructors if they test positive for COVID-19, students are encouraged to communicate with their instructors if they need flexibility with assignments or coursework. Supporting students’ academic …
What if I miss my in-person class because I’m out of compliance with the COVID-19 testing requirements and my badge is “building access denied”?
This is considered an absence and regular academic policies and practices apply. Your course syllabus explains how absences are addressed. In addition to the possible academic penalties for being absent from class, failure to complete …
Why is the university using the saliva test instead of the nasal swab test?
Campus added Shield’s saliva-based COVID-19 testing in order to increase our testing capacity. Our nasal swab capacity is about 12,000 tests per week. Our saliva-based testing adds up to 70,000 tests per week. We will continue to perform nasal …
Where can I find more details about my test results including official documentation of my results for travel or other purposes?
The Safer Badgers app will provide you with basic information about the results of campus testing. To find more details, log into your MyUHS account and find “UHS Health Record” on the left hand side …
I can’t uncover my face in public. Is there a private place where I can submit my saliva sample?
Privacy testing stations are available only as an accommodation at Union South or Ogg Residence Hall. Employees needing a private testing station due to disability should work with their Divisional Disability Representative, and students should …
Why doesn’t the app show that I took a test?
The Safer Badgers app does not allow us to send you a confirmation that you’ve been tested. Rest assured that this has no effect on your test results. As long as you’ve had your QR …
Can I take a nasal swab test instead of a saliva-based test?
At this time, unless you are a residence hall student or have a medical condition that would interfere with saliva-based testing, you will need to seek on-campus saliva testing.
Do dual employees of the School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) and UW Health need to participate in campus testing?
Yes, all UW–Madison employees must be in compliance with campus testing requirements in order to access campus buildings. This means they must have a negative test on file within the previous eight days of their visit to …
What is being done to ensure safety at test sites?
Test sites were evaluated for safety and feasibility by a team including University Health Services; Environment, Health and Safety; and Facilities Planning and Management, and designed to maintain appropriate physical distancing and low density. Each …