COVID-19 Guidelines

The current campus COVID-19 guidelines and recommendations are as follows:

TESTING

• Individuals experiencing symptoms consistent with COVID-19 should obtain a COVID-19 test.

• Individuals who are exposed to someone with COVID-19 should monitor for symptoms and test if symptoms develop.

• COVID-19 home antigen test kits are available for purchase at the Student Health Dispensary or Wellbeing Vending machine at Perkins Student Center, as well as retail locations.

• Students with respiratory illnesses who are in need of medical evaluation or treatment should schedule an appointment with Student Health Services, their personal healthcare provider, or a local urgent care center as needed.

TESTING POSITIVE

• If you test positive for COVID-19, you should stay away from others until both of the following criteria are met:
  

  • Fever-free for at least 24 hours (without the use of fever-reducing medication)

  • Symptoms are improving or resolved

• When these criteria are met, individuals may return to their normal activities, but should consider wearing a well-fitted mask for at least five days.

• Students in residence halls are encouraged to isolate themselves at their home residence. Those who are unable to return home will isolate in place; no isolation housing will be available to students.

• Students who test positive for COVID-19 should notify their instructors of their class absence and return to class based on symptoms, when meeting criteria outlined above. Formal documentation from a healthcare provider is not required.

MASKING

• Individuals with respiratory symptoms are still required to wear a mask for appointments at Student Health Services and UD Health clinics at STAR Campus.

• Masks are encouraged, but not required, in all healthcare and clinical spaces except during sick visits, as well as other high-risk settings.

VACCINATIONS

• UD strongly recommends that all students, faculty, and staff remain up-to-date with COVID-19 vaccination as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 

• Individuals who are immunocompromised should consult their healthcare provider for vaccine recommendations.

• COVID-19 vaccines and boosters are available at retail pharmacy sites near campus, as well as pop-up on-campus vaccine clinics.