COVID-19 Testing
Emory is providing three types of COVID-19 testing this spring: onboarding testing (onboarding and point-in-time), screening testing (asymptomatic community screening), and diagnostic testing (for those symptomatic or exposed).
Watch the Saliva-Based Testing video and learn the steps to follow
Student Testing Information
All students living on campus are required to take a COVID-19 screening test twice per week. All off-campus students conducting on-campus classes, labs, and/or research are required to take a screening test weekly. Using the charts below, find your testing details and schedule your test.
Student Testing Guide
Onboarding Testing
For all students who desire access to campus, residential students moving into residence halls, and specific point-in-time testing needs.
When
During onboarding and move-in processes, or otherwise as directed
Required
Prior to students moving onto campus; off-campus students onboarding.
How to Schedule
By appointment only.
Where
- WoodPEC, Emory Conference Center Hotel, Briarcliff, Student Activity and Academic Center (Atlanta)
- Williams Gym, Whatcoat Street Building (Oxford)
Resulting Time
60 minutes (for rapid tests); or within 48 hours for saliva-based screening test.
Questions?
Email campusresponse@emory.edu
Screening Testing
For students without COVID-19 symptoms (asymptomatic) and no known exposure to the virus. Students who are symptomatic and/or exposed to COVID-19 should NOT visit the screening locations to be tested.
When
Ongoing
Required
Twice weekly for students living on campus (see boxes below for your assigned days according to your residence hall) and weekly for off-campus students conducting on-campus classes, labs, and/or research. Note the frequency of testing may increase based on resources and campus needs.
How to Schedule
By appointment only.
Where
- WoodPEC, Emory Conference Center Hotel, Student Activity and Academic Center, (and Goizueta Business School beginning February 22) (Atlanta)
- Whatcoat Street Building (Oxford)
Resulting Time
Within 48 hours.
Questions?
Diagnostic Testing
For students with COVID-19 symptoms or those who have been exposed to a COVID-19 positive person.
When
As needed
How to Schedule
By appointment only.
- Atlanta students should send a message to the COVID-19 Assessment Provider on the SHS patient portal or visit the SHS website.
- Oxford students should visit the Oxford Student Health Portal or the Oxford Student Health Services website.
Where
- Emory Student Health Services: 1525 Clifton Road (Atlanta)
- Oxford Student Health Services: Murdy Hall (Oxford)
Resulting Time
Within 48 hours.
Questions?
Contact your campus Student Health Services as noted above.
| Dates | Locations | Times |
|---|---|---|
| Starting January 25 | WoodPEC | Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. |
| Emory Conference Center Hotel | Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | |
| SAAC-Clairmont | Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | |
| Whatcoat (Oxford) | Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | |
| Starting February 22 | Goizueta Business School | Monday–Friday, 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. |
Twice-Weekly Testing by Hall
All students living on campus are required to take a COVID-19 screening test twice per week, either on a Monday/Thursday or Tuesday/Friday cadence based on their housing location.
Monday/Thursday
Alabama Hall, Clairmont Residential Center Apartments, Dobbs Hall, Harris Hall, Hamilton Holmes, Turman, Woodruff Hall
Tuesday/Friday
Clairmont Undergraduate Apartments, Evans Hall, Few Hall, Hopkins Hall, Longstreet-Means, Raoul Hall, Smith Hall, Thomas Hall
Students must request an exception if they are unable to complete a screening test at any point for any reason during the specified phase. You may only request an exception for one week prior to the current phase, the current phase, or one future phase. All requests should include details about the selected exception type. If your exception submission is denied, you will need to schedule a test or accountability measures will be enforced.
If you are requesting an exception for a history of a positive test, please make sure that it has been uploaded to your Student Health Patient Portal, and you have sent a message to the COVID assessment provider.
Faculty and Staff Testing Information
Faculty and staff who have onboarded and who access campus are strongly encouraged to test regularly by scheduling a screening test online, as capacity allows. If faculty and staff members are symptomatic or have been exposed to COVID-19, they should contact the Emory Healthcare COVID-19 Information and Nurses’ line at 404.71.COVID-19 (404.712.6843) to schedule a test. Faculty and staff who are symptomatic and/or exposed to COVID-19 should NOT visit the screening locations to be tested.
Testing procedures may be adjusted or increased based on resources, COVID-19 factors, and campus needs. Any changes to testing will be shared widely with the campus community.