Students

Below outlines various scenarios that a student may encounter as common questions. Contact the Student Health Center at (707) 664-2921 or visit their website if you have any questions. 

I have tested positive for COVID. What do I do?

1. It is recommended that you notify the Student Health Center by calling (707) 664-2921. They will provide you with medical support, information about how long to rest at home, and notes to excuse you from school or work, if needed.
2. For any classes you attended in person 48 hours before your symptoms began, it is recommended that you notify those faculty members. 
3. If you were on campus within 48 hours of the onset of your symptoms or positive test and had direct contact with any university employees, please complete the Voluntary COVID Contact Tracing form.  

I live on campus and I have tested positive for COVID. What do I do?

1. It is recommended that you notify the Student Health Center by calling (707) 664-2921.  They will provide you with medical support, information about how long to rest at home, and notes to excuse you from school or work, if needed.
2. You will be advised to stay home and rest in your assigned housing unit.  If your roommates or suitemates have questions, please have them contact the Student Health Center.
3. If you have a meal plan, you can pre-arrange to have someone you know pick up a to go meal for you while you are recovering at home.  Instructions for recovery meals can be found on the Culinary Services website.
4. For any classes you attended in person 48 hours before your symptoms began, it is recommended that you notify those faculty members. 
5. If you were on campus within 48 hours of the onset of your symptoms or positive test and had direct contact with any university employees, please complete the Voluntary COVID Contact Tracing form.  

I am also a student assistant on campus and tested positive.  Are there different rules for me?

Yes, student employees are the same as full time employees.  Please visit the Employee page for more information about reporting and rules about on coming to work with COVID.

I was exposed to COVID.  What do I do?

There are no requirements to quarantine if you have been exposed to COVID.  You may continue to attend classes and participate in activities on campus.  We do recommend that you wear a mask when indoors and in close contact with others for 5 days after the exposure.  We also recommend regular testing after exposure.  You may use at home antigen tests, which are available through most health care providers and drug and grocery stores.  Treat the development of any symptoms within 5 days of exposure as likely be COVID until you can confirm through testing.  For more information on testing, contact the Student Health Center at (707) 664-2921.

Who should I notify if I've tested positive? 

In addition to the Student Health Center, students should complete Voluntary COVID Contact Tracing form if you were on campus within 48 hours of onset of symptoms. 

Close contacts are people you have been around (less than 6 feet away for a combined total of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period) during the two-day period before you first had symptoms OR if you do not have symptoms, two days before you were tested for COVID-19, through to the time you started isolation. They are at greatest risk of infection and therefore need to be notified as soon as possible. Information on who may be a close contact can be found on the CDC website. 

Is it required that I be vaccinated against COVID?

No.  Effective April 2023, the university strongly recommends, but does not require, that students be vaccinated against COVID.  Please contact the Student Health Center or your healthcare provider if you have questions about the COVID vaccine.