Dear ESF Community,
 
All ESF students (graduate and undergraduate) must now secure a COVID-19 test through one of the following opportunities. There is no cost for any component of surveillance testing.

  • Walk-up testing is available at Syracuse University today, Wednesday, August 26, 2020, outside of Shaw Hall through 6:00 p.m. Note: This schedule has been altered since the message you received yesterday.

 
To take advantage of these saliva swab testing options, please adhere to the following guidelines.
  • Wear a mask when arriving to the check-in center.
  • Please do NOT eat or drink—including water, gum, mints, lozenges, smoking or smokeless tobacco products—for 30 minutes prior to arriving at the check-in center.
  • Please do NOT brush your teeth or use mouthwash for 3 hours prior to arriving at the check-in center.
 
After surveillance testing you may continue normal activities (with strict adherence to mask wearing and social distancing) unless you are subsequently contacted by ESF staff and notified of a positive test result.

Results will be communicated between ESF and Syracuse University. Negative COVID-19 test results are required for access to all SU facilities, so online students should also strongly consider participating in this free testing opportunity as well. Previous participants in testing conducted at SU or ESF, including during move-in at Centennial Hall, do not need to be tested again. Participants will only be contacted about positive sample results. Results from testing performed at outside medical facilities will not be accepted.
 
Sincerely,
John Wasiel
Environmental Health and Safety Officer
Member, COVID-19 Point of Contact Team