Where should I go to get tested if I don’t have a car for “drive-through” testing?

Testing will be available to all students (drive-up or walk-up) at the rear entrance of the Wellness Center. Further details will be provided with […]

What happens if I test positive when I arrive on campus?

Students who test positive upon arrival will move into one of the College’s isolation spaces for at least five days. (Test day is day […]

Can I still come to campus if I get a positive result from my pre-arrival test?

No. You should remain at home for the five-day quarantine period as recommended by the CDC. The remote start of classes for the first […]

Do I need to test if I had COVID over break?

No. Please report your information to our Contact Tracing team at contact-tracing@wooster.edu so they can be in touch with you about your situation and […]

What if I take my test within the three-day pre-arrival period but I don’t get my test result back before I am scheduled to return to campus?

You can indicate on the online test reporting form the date that you took the test and check the option for testing result not […]

Is an at-home test kit acceptable? How do I submit the results?

Yes, at-home test kits are acceptable. If you complete a test with an online medical professional, they will provide you with the test results. […]

Can the College mail me a test kit?

Unfortunately, no. There simply was not enough time or supply for our vendor to successfully mail 1,800 test kits in time for testing and […]

Is it okay if I scheduled an appointment to get tested but it is more than three days before I am scheduled to come back to campus?

Yes. We understand that testing appointments may be limited. You will simply indicate via the online test reporting form what date you were tested. […]

What should I do if testing sites are only accepting appointments for symptomatic cases, not for screening, and there are no test kits available where I live? What if I can’t find a way to get a pre-arrival test done?

We understand the difficulty that some students are having in finding test options in their geographic region. At-home test kits are acceptable. Simply take […]

Do I need to complete a pre-arrival test if I am required or was approved to return to campus before January 15 by the Office of Residence Life?

No. We have arranged for group testing upon arrival throughout this week for Resident Assistants, International Students, and other students who were approved by […]

How is the College protecting the privacy of my information?

Privacy of information: Medical information will be kept private as required by law. If a student has to be out of class, or an […]

What is the current travel policy?

Anyone traveling should follow the CDC guidance on domestic and international travel. Note that the CDC recommends testing after 3-5 days following international travel. Students […]

What are the policies for visitors from off-campus?

All visitors must follow current campus masking policies, which will depend on local and campus public health status, and may also vary depending on […]

What are the rules regarding gatherings on campus?

Hosting Gatherings and Events Including Only Members of Campus Community: Because the student body is fully vaccinated, we do not have occupancy or gathering […]

Am I required to maintain six foot distancing?

Physical distancing: Fully vaccinated persons are not required to keep distance from others. However, we recognize that members of our community have different risk […]

What is the current masking policy on campus?

Everyone on campus – students, employees and visitors – is required to follow the current mask guidance, which will be prominently posted and may […]

What happens if I test positive for COVID or am exposed to someone who has COVID?

If you test positive for COVID with a test that is not overseen by the College, please report it to Contact-tracing@wooster.edu so that we […]

What should you do if you feel unwell?

Students who feel ill should stay in their room and call the Wellness center (330-263-2319), who will assess their symptoms and offer support, testing […]

Will faculty and staff be required to test regularly for COVID-19?

All unvaccinated employees are required to test weekly throughout the semester, starting in the week of August 30th. Vaccinated employees may be required to […]

Will students be required to test regularly for COVID-19?

All students will test for COVID either just before or just after arrival on campus for the start of the semester. For more information […]