The message below was sent to undergraduate students about required weekly COVID-19 testing during the term.
Dear students,
Beginning next week, Elon will require weekly COVID-19 testing for all undergraduates to decrease hidden spread of the virus.
What you need to do now
1. Click below to sign up for 2 tests:
AND
2. Watch for an announcement about required testing Monday, Feb. 1-Sunday, Feb. 7, and signups for spring semester weekly testing (students will choose one weekly testing appointment slot—same time and day every week—for the entire spring).
Note: Students who do not sign up or miss their appointments will have their Phoenix Cards deactivated and may face student conduct charges outlined in the Healthy Elon Commitment.
How do I check my appointment time?
Check appointment times at My Upcoming Events.
What if I’m arriving late for Winter Term?
Late arrivals should sign up with the above links to ensure testing upon arrival and each week after their arrival.
What if I’m away for Winter Term but returning for Spring Semester?
Students who are off-campus for Winter Term should sign up to participate in required weekly testing beginning with their arrival on campus.
Why can’t I test in Alumni Gym if I’m feeling sick or have symptoms?
In order to protect everyone in the gym, students with COVID-19 symptoms should not come to Alumni Gym. Instead, isolate and seek medical consultation by contacting Student Health Services at 336-278-7230 or visiting their Phoenix Health Portal to schedule an appointment/rapid antigen test, if needed. Follow directions posted on the Student Health Services website.
If I don’t have symptoms, but would like to get a second test during a week, can I go to Alumni Gym or schedule a second appointment?
Elon is able to provide only one weekly test to all asymptomatic students and provides those tests only by appointment, with plenty of appointments available to fit with student schedules. If you wish to get another test during a week, read the above information about Student Health Services or consult community testing resources available here.
Am I safer or able to lower my guard after a negative test?
No. Testing results only indicate whether you had the virus at the moment you took the test. This helps identify hidden cases within the community and decrease the exponential spread of the virus. Testing does NOT keep us negative in the future. Most importantly, testing negative does not mean we can lower our guard or relax any COVID-19 precautions.
Where do I see my results?
Find your test results by logging into My Readiness.
We continue to update the Ready & Resilient website, and we appreciate your ongoing support, suggestions, and questions.
The Ready & Resilient Committee
- Jeff Stein, Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and Assistant Professor of English (Chair)
- Dan Anderson, Vice President of University Communications
- Ginette Archinal, Medical Director of Student Health and University Physician
- MarQuita Barker, Director of Residence Life
- John Barnhill, Associate Vice President for University Advancement
- Tom Flood, Assistant Vice President of Physical Plant
- Jason Husser, Associate Professor of Political Science and Policy Studies, and Director of the Elon Poll (Academic Council Representative)
- Deandra Little, Assistant Provost, Director of the Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning and Professor of English
- Paul Miller, Assistant Provost for Academic Operations and Communications and Professor of Exercise Science
- Kelly Reimer, Director of Teaching and Learning Technologies (Staff Council Representative)
- Carrie Ryan, Director of Auxiliary Services
- Kelli Shuman, Associate Vice President for Human Resources & Chief Human Resources Officer
- Gabie Smith, Dean of Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences and Professor of Psychology
- Mary Southern, Project Manager for Provost and Academic Affairs Operations (Project Manager)
- Mike Ward, Deputy Director of Athletics
- Randy Williams, Vice President and Associate Provost for Inclusive Excellence and Assistant Professor of Education