COVID-19 Testing
Emory provides three types of COVID-19 testing: onboarding testing (onboarding and point-in-time), screening testing (asymptomatic community screening), and diagnostic testing (for those symptomatic or exposed).
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Student Testing Information
Summer 2021
As of June 7
- Fully vaccinated students are no longer required to conduct regular asymptomatic screening testing.
- Unvaccinated students who live ON campus are required to take a COVID-19 screening test twice per week.
- Unvaccinated students who live OFF campus, and are accessing campus for any reason, are required to take a screening test within seven days of accessing campus.
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
- Emory Conference Center Hotel, Goizueta Business School, Student Activity and Academic Center (Atlanta)
- Whatcoat Building (Oxford)
Resulting Time
Within 48 hours.
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
As of June 7
Requirements
- Fully vaccinated students are no longer required to conduct regular asymptomatic screening testing.
- Unvaccinated students who live ON campus are required to take a COVID-19 screening test twice per week.
- Unvaccinated students who live OFF campus, and are accessing campus for any reason, are required to take a screening test within seven days of accessing campus.
How to Schedule
By appointment only.
Where
- Emory Conference Center Hotel, Student Activity and Academic Center, and Goizueta Business School (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.
| Location | Day and Time | Parking |
|---|---|---|
| Emory Conference Center Hotel | Mon.–Fri., 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (open until 7 p.m. Wed.) | South Deck |
| SAAC—Clairmont Campus | Mon./Thurs., 11 a.m.–7 p.m. | Starvine, URC, or CRC Deck |
| Goizueta Business School | Mon./Tues., 11 a.m.–7 p.m. | Fishburne Deck |
| Whatcoat—Oxford Campus | Mon./Thurs., 8 a.m.–Noon | Surface lot in front of building |
- View a map of the Atlanta campus screening sites.
- For ADA entrance assistance, contact Accessibility Services: 404.727.9877
- For Paratransit Service, contact Transportation and Parking Services.
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
Asymptomatic faculty and staff can schedule a screening test online. 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 COVID-19 factors and campus needs. Any changes to testing will be shared widely with the campus community.