Dear Students,
We look forward to welcoming you to campus for the Fall 2022 semester, and to continuing our work to keep our university community healthy and well.
Arrival COVID-19 Testing
As a reminder, all students need to take a COVID-19 test either 48 hours before or within 24 hours after arriving on campus.
- Residential students (living in university housing): A PCR test is required.
- Non-residential students: A PCR test is preferred, but an antigen test will be accepted.
- Students who have been on campus continuously during the summer should get tested by Wednesday, August 24.
You can find information and hours for free on-campus PCR testing on the COVID-19 Testing Protocol page.
You must submit a photo of test results from external PCR tests (i.e., when not taken through One Medical on campus) and antigen tests via the COVID-19 Test Result Submission Form in the GU360 mobile app or on the GU360 website.
- Students who test positive within a few days prior to coming to campus should delay their arrival until they have completed a full isolation period following DC and University guidance, regardless of the isolation rules where they live. Students should report their positive result, and a Care Navigator from Georgetown’s Public Health team will provide tailored guidance.
- Students who test positive after arriving on campus will receive outreach and support from the Public Health team and be guided to an isolation space on campus.
- Students who have tested positive for COVID-19 within the past 90 days should not take an arrival test (and should report their previous positive result if the University does not already have a record of it). However, if new symptoms develop, please inform the Public Health team and follow their guidance.
If you have any questions about arrival testing or public health guidelines, please contact carenavigators@georgetown.edu.
Monkeypox Awareness
On August 4, the United States declared monkeypox a public health emergency. We are sharing additional information about the disease given the local and national emergence of this virus. It primarily spreads between people through close contact (e.g., direct physical contact with the infectious rash, including during intimate contact). The risk of contracting this infection is low for those who have been in casual, rather than close, contact with an infected individual (e.g., being in the same room). Members of our community can learn more about monkeypox and Georgetown’s response at our Monkeypox Resource Center.
Thank you for helping to keep our community safe.
Sincerely,
Ranit Mishori, M.D., MHS, FAAFP
Professor of Family Medicine, Vice President and Chief Public Health Officer