2023-24 OWU COVID-19 Information

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What should I do if I test positive for COVID-19?

• If you test positive for COVID-19, please let us know by emailing covid19@owu.edu. Someone from the Dean of Students Office will reach out to you.
• Under current CDC guidelines, you can return to your normal activities when your overall symptoms have improved, and you have not had a fever within the past 24 hours (and are not using fever-reducing medication).
• When you return to your normal activities, take added precautions over the next 5 days, such as wearing a mask if you are around other people indoors.
• If you develop a fever or start to feel worse after returning to normal activities, stay home and away from others again for at least 24 hours.
• Additional details can be found on the CDC website. 

How can I be tested for COVID-19?

• The OWU Student Health Center can provide lab-tested PCR tests for students who are symptomatic. Results are generally available the following day. The Student Health Center is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and is located in Stuyvesant Hall. Appointments can be scheduled by calling 740-368-3160. PCR tests are also generally available at local Urgent Care locations.

• Students may also choose to use an over-the-counter rapid COVID antigen test. Test kits are available for purchase at local pharmacies, and a limited supply is available through the Dean of Students office.Please be advised that antigen tests may not show an actual infection until several days after contracting the virus.

Where can I get the COVID-19 vaccine or booster?

• Students can schedule an appointment at the Student Health Center by calling 740-368-3160.

• Vaccines and boosters are also available by appointment through the Delaware Public Health District. Call 740-368-1700 or schedule an appointment online at https://www.delawarehealth.org/immunizations/. 

Who can I contact with questions or concerns about COVID-19?

Please email us at covid19@owu.edu. You'll receive a response within the same day, and typically within a few hours.