Testing Procedures for Students & Employees
Testing Procedures for Students & Employees
We would like to bring to your attention that there have been changes to federal and state public health guidance. As of May 11, 2023, the federal Public Health Emergency has ended, and UC is implementing a systemwide COVID-19 vaccination opt-out program for UC students and employees. Consequently, COVID-19 staff support will end on 06/30, and weekly COVID-19 testing is no longer be required on campus for students and employees who are compliant with the UC Vaccine Policy or have an approved exception or deferral.
The campus will continue to make available antigen test kits to faculty and staff using the antigen kit request form. We would like to emphasize that these tests are provided for your protection and convenience. However, please note that they are limited due to the end of the federal Public Health Emergency. If you require COVID testing, it is recommended to use over-the-counter Antigen tests. PCR testing may be available through your primary care provider or at local clinics and pharmacies. We encourage you to test when you have symptoms or have exposure, before and after travel or attending events. Reporting positive cases of COVID-19 through the Screening Check is still required.
Testing Kits
Availability of Testing Kits no longer mandatory.
Testing kits for antigen detection are currently available exclusively for faculty and staff members. Student should contact The Well for testing kits.
- If you have symptoms, please stay home, use an at-home antigen test and contact your doctor or Student Health.
- To ensure equitable distribution, the kits will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
Please take note of the following details for kit pickup:
- Pickup Days and Hours: starting 06/19 Kits can be picked up only on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm. The last pickup time is at 3:50 pm.
- Location: EH&S ; See Map.
Testing Frequently Asked Questions
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How do I report a positive test?
How do I report my results?
If you test positive please report your results immediately through the COVID Screening Check. -
How do I take time off to test?
Can I take time off to test?
Employees should work with their supervisor(s) for scheduling, and may use up to two hours of their regularly scheduled work hours to take a COVID-19 test, if necessary. -
What does it mean to ‘sequester’ between COVID-19 tests?
What does it mean to ‘sequester’ between COVID-19 tests?
Sequestering means to limit in-person interactions for a limited time. During a sequester period students should mostly stay in their own room, not attend events or gatherings, and only leave for essential activities such as:
• Using the bathroom/shower
• Going to the dining hall, picking up meals, or accepting deliveries
• Solo outdoor exercise (walking, jogging, biking, etc.)
• Getting vaccinated or tested
• Doing laundry and picking up mail
• Working -
Do I need to be tested if I previously tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 90 days?
Anyone who receives a positive PCR test result, and recovers, should pause this testing protocol for 90 days unless they develop new symptoms.
Testing Requirements
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Where else are COVID test available?
Where else are COVID tests available?
Local community testing options available; you can find locations and make appointments at:
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What is the Point and Click System?
What is Point and Click system?
- Closed system that only holds employee records that are provided by employee
- Is the leading Electronic Health Records use by the UC system
- Secure and HIPAA and FERPA compliant
- Not connected to any existing medical records
- Batch immunization administration module for large immunization clinics
- Secure messaging to patients and staff
- Ability to track and report immunization compliance
- Additional fields to support faculty and staff patients