NDMU has protocols and procedures in place for individuals who test positive for COVID-19. Faculty, staff, students, and contractors who meet certain criteria, including displaying symptoms or being exposed via close contact to a known COVID-19 positive person, may be required to undergo quarantine and/or testing prior to entering or returning to campus.
UPDATED (August 17, 2022) The following information details what is required of faculty, staff, students, and contractors who test positive or are deemed to have a close contact with someone who tests positive for COVID-19.
Regardless of Vaccination Status
Individuals who test positive should promptly Self-Report to the University. Individuals who test positive should also inform their supervisor/professor(s) of their positive status. See Positive Test Results and Contract Tracing below.
A flow chart has been developed that outlines the University’s COVID-19 response procedures.
At this time, routine surveillance testing for COVID-19 is no longer required. On-Demand testing remains available. The University may reinstate COVID-19 surveillance testing as conditions warrant.
The University offers free on-demand COVID-19 “rapid” testing for individuals exhibiting COVID-19 related symptoms or are deemed to have a close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. Walk-in hours are available on the following days/time and locations:
University Nurse – FIC Room 013/014
Monday – Thursday – 5:00pm to 8:00pm
School of Pharmacy – Knott 002
Monday – Friday – 9:00am to 4:00pm
Student Life – MBK Suite
Monday – Friday – 9:00am to 5:00pm (Note – Staff may be in and out of the office. If a staff member is not available to assist you, please check back later or visit another test pickup location)
Faculty, staff, students, and contractors who test positive for COVID-19 must self-isolate at home or in designated residence hall space and follow CDC guidance prior to returning or entering the campus community. NDMU is following the CDC’s recommended recovery strategy. If an individual tested positive for COVID-19 and had symptoms, clearance to come to campus may be assigned when:
If an individual tested positive for COVID-19 but had no symptoms, the individual can be cleared to return 5 days after the test as long as the individual does not develop symptoms. If the individual develops symptoms, then the individual must follow the recovery strategy for those with symptoms.
Individuals who tested positive must submit a recovery self-certification form in order to be approved to return to on-campus activities. Notification for return to on-campus activities is directed through the Office of Risk Management & Public Safety and/or the Offices of Student Life, Human Resources, or Auxiliary Services.
All information obtained will be treated confidentially in accordance with applicable law and only shared on a “need-to-know” basis and with the applicable local health department.
Note: This site will be updated frequently with new announcements, additional policies and procedures as needed and as new information becomes available. We recommend that you check the site often and regularly.