Quarantine Guidelines

Recommended measures depend on vaccination status or history of COVID-19 in the past 90 days.

Up to date COVID-19 vaccination status means you have completed a primary vaccine series and received and boosted when eligible. This is: > 5 months for mRNA vaccines (Pfizer and Moderna), > 2 months J&J, and > 6 months for all other WHO approved vaccines.

Up To Date COVID-19 Vaccination Status

Do I need to quarantine?

No. You do not need to quarantine. However, you must follow precautionary measures for 10 full days after your last close contact with someone with COVID-19.

Do I need to wear a mask?

Yes. You need to wear a well-fitted mask any time you are around others inside your residence or in public for 10 days following your exposure.
Do not go to places where you are unable to wear a mask. This includes eating in public spaces. Students with a meal plan must access To-Go dining only.

Do I need to monitor for symptoms?

Yes. You need to watch for symptoms.
Complete a daily symptom check for 10 days after your last exposure.

If you develop symptoms, isolate immediately and get tested. Continue to stay home until you know the results. Wear a well-fitted mask around others.

Should I get tested if I DON’T have symptoms?

Yes. Get tested 5 days or later after you last had close contact with someone with COVID-19.

Should I get tested if I DO have symptoms?

Yes. If you develop symptoms, isolate immediately and get tested. Continue to stay home until you know the results. 

Can I go to in-person instruction?

Yes. You may attend in-person instruction while wearing a well-fitted mask as long as you remain symptom free.

Can I eat in public spaces?

No. Do not go to any public spaces where you cannot wear a well-fitted mask. This includes dining in public. Students with a meal plan must continue to access To-Go dining only.

Can I use the Rec Center?

Access to the Rec Center will be limited to virtual programming for 10 days after your last close contact with someone with COVID-19. Full access will be restored at the end of this time.

In addition, you should not engage in other group activities across campus where you cannot wear a well-fitted mask.

Can I exercise outside away from others?

Yes. Exercising outside is a great option during this time.

Can I use the Library?

Yes. You may visit the library while wearing a well-fitted mask as long as you remain symptom free.

Are there any other precautions?

Yes. Avoid travel and being around people who are at high risk if they contract COVID-19. 

Tested Positive for COVID-19 in the past 90 days

Do I need to quarantine?

No. You do not need to quarantine. However, you must follow precautionary measures for 10 full days after your last close contact with someone with COVID-19.

Do I need to wear a mask?

Yes. You need to wear a well-fitted mask any time you are around others inside your residence or in public for 10 days following your exposure.
Do not go to places where you are unable to wear a mask. This includes eating in public spaces. Students with a meal plan must access To-Go dining only.

Do I need to monitor for symptoms?

Yes. You need to watch for symptoms.
Complete a daily symptom check for 10 days after your last exposure.

If you develop symptoms, isolate immediately and get tested. Continue to stay home until you know the results. Wear a well-fitted mask around others.

Should I get tested if I DON’T have symptoms?

No. You do not need to get tested unless you develop symptoms.

Should I get tested if I DO have symptoms?

Yes. If you develop symptoms, isolate immediately and get tested. Continue to stay home until you know the results. 

Can I go to in-person instruction?

Yes. You may attend in-person instruction while wearing a well-fitted mask as long as you remain symptom free.

Can I eat in public spaces?

No. Do not go to any public spaces where you cannot wear a well-fitted mask. This includes dining in public. Students with a meal plan must continue to access To-Go dining only.

Can I use the Rec Center?

Access to the Rec Center will be limited to virtual programming for 10 days after your last close contact with someone with COVID-19. Full access will be restored at the end of this time.

In addition, you should not engage in other group activities across campus where you cannot wear a well-fitted mask.

Can I exercise outside away from others?

Yes. Exercising outside is a great option during this time.

Can I use the Library?

Yes. You may visit the library while wearing a well-fitted mask as long as you remain symptom free.

Are there any other precautions?

Yes. Avoid travel and being around people who are at high risk if they contract COVID-19.

Not Up To Date COVID-19 Vaccination Status or Unvaccinated

Do I need to quarantine?

Yes. You need to remain in your designated quarantine location for a minimum of 5 full days after you last had close contact with someone with COVID-19 and follow precautionary measures for 10 full days after your last close contact.

Access to public spaces while in quarantine are limited to To-Go dining for students with a meal plan and to seek medical care.

Do I need to wear a mask?

Yes. Wear a well-fitted mask for 10 full days (this includes your 5 day quarantine period) any time you are around others.
Do not go to places during your quarantine period. When your quarantine period is over, do not go in public spaces where you cannot wear a mask. This includes eating in public spaces. Students with a meal plan must continue to access To-Go dining only.

Do I need to monitor for symptoms?

Yes. You need to watch for symptoms.
Complete a daily symptom check for 10 days after your last exposure.

If you develop symptoms, isolate immediately and get tested. Continue to stay home until you know the results. Wear a well-fitted mask around others.

Should I get tested if I DON’T have symptoms?

Yes. Get tested 5 days or later after you last had close contact with someone with COVID-19.

Should I get tested if I DO have symptoms?

Yes. If you develop symptoms, isolate immediately and get tested. Continue to stay home until you know the results. 

Can I go to in-person instruction?

No. You may not attend in-person instruction during your minimum 5 day quarantine period.

Once your quarantine period is over, you may attend in-person instruction while wearing a well-fitted mask as long as you remain symptom free during your 10 day precautionary period.

Can I eat in public spaces?

No. Do not go to any public spaces during your 5 day quarantine period.

Once your quarantine period is over, do not go to any public spaces where you cannot wear a well-fitted mask. This includes dining in public. Students with a meal plan must continue to access To-Go dining only.

Can I use the Rec Center?

Access to the Rec Center will be limited to virtual programming for 10 days after your last close contact with someone with COVID-19. Full access will be restored at the end of this time.

Once you are released from quarantine, you should not engage in other group activities across campus where you cannot wear a well-fitted mask.

Can I exercise outside away from others?

Yes. You can leave your home for exercise and to get some fresh air during your quarantine period. You should still practice social distancing by staying six feet away from others at all times.

Once your quarantine period is over, exercising outside continues to be a great option during this time.

Can I use the Library?

No. Do not go to public spaces during your quarantine period.

Once your quarantine period is over, you may visit the library while wearing a well-fitted mask as long as you remain symptom free.

Are there any other precautions?

Yes. Once your quarantine period is over, avoid travel and being around people who are at high risk if they contract COVID-19.

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