Stay informed: COVID-19 testing protocols this spring

With the spring semester underway, COVID-19 testing is a vital tool to help keep the Rowan community safe. The following protocols are in place this semester:

Residential students
Every student living on campus or in affiliated housing must be tested through the Wellness Center within their first week of arrival. The Office of the Dean of Students has emailed all residential students with testing instructions.

Unvaccinated students and employees
Beginning this week, all unvaccinated students, faculty and staff are required to undergo weekly COVID PCR testing. Testing is Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Owl’s Nest on the first floor of the Chamberlain Student Center.

Rapid antigen testing
Through Feb. 18, rapid antigen testing for students and employees who are symptomatic or who have been exposed to COVID-19 is available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at Hollybush.

No registration is required, but you must have your Banner ID information on site.

Asymptomatic testing
Any student or employee who is asymptomatic for COVID-19 may receive a PCR test if they feel they’ve been exposed to the coronavirus. Asymptomatic testing is available in the Owl’s Nest on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Prior to the first test, participants must register for an account. Click on the “forgot password” link, enter your Rowan email and follow instructions to complete registration.

Vaccination clinic
The University will offer a vaccination clinic for COVID-19 vaccines and boosters on Monday, Jan. 24, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Owl’s Nest. Registration is required.

All three vaccines—Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson—will be offered. You may select your vaccine preference when you register.

If you don’t feel well
Anyone with coronavirus symptoms should get tested and stay home until symptoms improve. Rowan follows state health guidelines for isolation and quarantine. Find the guidelines on the Wellness Center’s isolation and quarantine requirements web site.

If you’re a student exhibiting COVID-related symptoms (sore throat, headache, congestion, nausea, or loss of taste or smell) please call the Wellness Center at 856-256-4333 to schedule a COVID test.  

All positive cases of COVID-19 in both students and employees should be reported to the Wellness Center.

As always, thank you for doing your part to help keep our community safe.

Contact Information:
Scott Woodside
Director of the Wellness Center
856-256-4333
woodside@rowan.edu