Residence hall residents: Isolation questions and answers

If I live in the residence halls, can I isolate in my room?

The university has allocated space on campus for students living in the residence halls to safely isolate if they are diagnosed with COVID-19. A student will be temporarily moved to an isolation room and may return to their assigned room at the end of isolation. 

During isolation the university will provide linens and food. The university will coordinate this with you. The local health department will provide case management and coordinate with the COVID Response Team and the DeWeese Health Center.

Isolation Guidance

• From Day 1 to Day 5, you are not permitted to leave your isolation room. Linens and food will be provided to you.
• On Day 6, get tested.
  • If you had no symptoms and test negative:
    • You may end isolation 
    • Wear a mask through day 10
  • If you had symptoms:
    • You may end isolation if:
      • You are fever-free for 24 hours (without the use of fever-reducing medication)
      • Your symptoms are improving
    • If you still have fever or your other symptoms have not improved, continue to isolate until they improve.
    • Wear a mask through day 10.
• Reminder:  in all cases, wear a mask through day 10.

Can I still receive mail and packages?

Mail will be held at area desks for students. Mail will not be delivered to quarantine or isolation dorms.

If I live in the residence halls, can I go home to isolate?

Yes, unless there is an objection from the local or state health departments, a student may return to their home to isolate. Before returning to campus, contact the COVID Response Team at 330-672-2525.