Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information

SU strongly encourages all members of the campus community to maintain up-to-date vaccination status against the COVID-19 virus as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

 

Students who are symptomatic are encouraged to make an appointment with Student Health Services.

Employees who are symptomatic should test themselves for COVID-19 and seek care from their medical provider if necessary.

After February 6, 2024, COVID Self-Test kits will no longer be available on campus

In need of a COVID test?

• You can order free COVID tests by visiting COVID.gov
• You can purchase COVID tests at local pharmacies in your area.

Students who wish to take a COVID test may make an appointment with a provider at Student Health Services. To make an appointment online go to the Student Health Web Portal, or call 410-543-6262. A patient visit fee of $20 is charged for each visit. Starting January 29th, 2024, there will be a $5 charge for COVID testing.

After February 6, 2024, COVID Self-Test kits will no longer be available on campus

In need of a COVID test?

• You can order free COVID tests by visiting COVID.gov
• You can purchase COVID tests at local pharmacies in your area.

 

• If you test positive for COVID-19: Updates to CDC guidelines no longer require a 5-day period of isolation. If you are sick with symptoms from COVID or another respiratory virus, it is now recommended you isolate until your symptoms begin improving and you are fever-free for at least 24-hours (without the use of fever-lowering medications). Additionally, you should wear a mask around others while sick for at least five days.
• Students Testing Positive for COVID or Another Respiratory Illness:
  • Classroom & Academic Guidance:
    • Students should not attend in-person classes and should notify their instructors directly of their illness and need for isolation.
    • Students should notify their instructors immediately that they are required to isolate and make arrangements regarding assignments for the duration of their isolation period. If the instructor has an attendance policy outlined in the class syllabus, the student should also discuss how these absences will impact their grade in the course.
    • Students who need further assistance with academic concerns should contact the chair of the department (list of faculty chairs).
    • Students should contact SUCares at 410-677-0022 for any additional, non-academic related concerns.

• KN95 masks are available for isolating students and their roommates through residence hall staff and at the Student Health Center.

• Students living in residential housing are strongly encouraged to go to their home residence for their isolation period. If this is not possible, residential students may isolate in their current room assignment with masking precautions (discussed below) in place. Alternative isolation spaces may be available on a very limited basis for a very short duration. Students should contact their building director for additional information.
• Additionally, students should not enter any campus building (other than their assigned residence hall and the dining hall to pick up a grab-and-go meal), attend group events, utilize any common areas in their residential hall or use public transportation.
• Guidance for Residential Students Isolating in their Residence Hall –
  • Students should remain in their room with the door closed as much as possible. Room visitors during this time are strongly discouraged.
  • If the sick student has a roommate, the isolating student is expected to wear a well-fitting mask when their roommate is in the room at the same time. Masks should be worn except when eating, sleeping, showering, and brushing teeth.
  • Students may leave their room to use the bathroom, pick up food, attend a medical appointment, go outside for fresh air or walk, pick up deliveries in the lobby area, or in a building emergency. However, they are encouraged to wear a mask when doing so. Students should not use lounge/recreational facilities.
• Roommate Tests Positive for COVID Guidance
  • Students with a roommate who has tested positive for COVID are allowed to be on campus, attend classes, and do not need to isolate. Students will not be excused from attending class because they have been in close proximity to anyone who tested positive for COVID.
  • It is highly recommended that students wear a well-fitting mask while in the room with their roommate during their isolation period. A COVID-positive roommate is expected to do so as well.
  • Students should seek medical advice should they develop respiratory symptoms consistent with COVID-19. Students can also perform a home COVID test or schedule an appointment with Student Health Services for evaluation and testing.
• KN95 masks are available for isolating students and their roommates through residence hall staff and at the Student Health Center.

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For non-emergency medical advice, contact Campus Health at 410-677-0006 or CampusHealth@salisbury.edu.To make an appointment online, go to the Student Health Web Portal or call 410-543-6262. For emergencies, please call 911 or University Police at 410-543-6222 or go to the nearest emergency room.