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What if I test positive for Covid-19 or are sick and suspect I have Covid-19?

The Centers for Disease control recommends that you should isolate yourself from others when you have Covid-19 and do the following:

• Isolate yourself if you are sick and suspect that you have Covid-19, but do not yet have test results. 
• If you had no symptoms, you can end isolation after day 5
  • (Note: Day 1 is the first full day following the day you were tested)
• If you have (or had) symptoms, you may end isolation after day 5 if you are fever free for 24 hours (without the use of fever-reducing medication) and/or your other symptoms have improved. 
• A high-quality mask should be worn when outside of isolation through day 10. 
• Avoid being around people who are more likely to get very sick from Covid-19 until at least day 11. 
• View the full CDC recommendations for .

What if I am exposed to Covid-19?

• The Centers for Disease Control no longer recommends quarantining if you are exposed and have no symptoms, regardless of vaccination status. 
• As soon as you find out you are exposed, you should wear a high-quality mask any time you are around others inside your home or indoors in public for up to 10 days after you have been exposed. 
  • (Note: Day 1 is the first full day following the last exposure) 
• Watch for symptoms of Covid-19. 
  • If symptoms develop, you should follow the . 
• If possible, get tested at least 5 full days after your last exposure. 
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Where can I find testing options in Austin?

Austin Public Health has a variety of available on their website.

I'm feeling sick or I think I may have been exposed to Covid-19. Where can I get tested on campus?

Health services are available for students, staff and faculty Monday - Friday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Health & Counseling Center provided through our partnership with Ascension. 

Students, faculty, and staff who are sick, experiencing Covid-19 symptoms can call the HCC at (512) 324-4940 or. This will be charged through your insurance carrier; typically, there is no charge to you for this testing.

Are students required to have health insurance?

Student wellbeing is essential for success. This statement is even more critical during a pandemic. As such, the university will continue to require that all registered students (enrolled in 6 or more hours) have health insurance. Students are automatically enrolled in the university's health insurance unless they successfully complete the waiver process documenting a private healthcare plan. Learn more about SHIP.

What health and counseling services are provided on campus?

Health Services

Partnering with Ascension Medical Group Seton (AMG), the HCC provides convenient, affordable and quality health care. Services include a range of medical, medication management and nutrition services. Currently enrolled students, faculty and staff are all eligible to receive care through HCC’s Health Services. Learn more.

Counseling Services

Counseling services will prioritize crisis availability, remote support and drop-in workshops at no cost to students. A St. Edward’s clinical case manager will connect students to specialty services in Austin, as needed. Licensed counselors will be available 24/7/365 to provide immediate support for student concerns and refer any student who needs regular counseling to the HCC. Call the Hilltopper Helpline at 833-434-1217. Please visit the Health & Counseling Center for the most up-to-date information.