What if I am experiencing symptoms?
Do not wait for University provided testing if you have come in contact with or cared for a person diagnosed with COVID-19, or if you have experienced any COVID-19 related symptoms. Please seek the immediate attention of a primary care provider for evaluation, testing and possible medical treatment.
When is testing?
Testing is by appointment only. You must register in the COVID-19 Testing Registration Portal for a testing appointment at least one business day prior to the requested appointment time. Once registered, you will report to the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center for testing.
My insurance provider is not listed as an option. The system won't let me go to the next step in the registration process without entering a group number.
This occurs with some insurance carriers. Please enter "000000" for the group number so that you may proceed to the next step in the registration process.
What if it tells me that there are no available times?
Ensure that you are clicking on an operational day.
- You will need to click through each day to see if there are any "available times".
When I registered for the COVID test, a former last name automatically populated. Does this need to be changed prior to testing?
If you need to update and/or change your name, the Registrar and the Health Center need to be notified. Please click here for name change instructions.
Is testing mandatory?
Employees:
Florida State highly encourages all individuals who will be present on campus to undergo testing for COIVD-19 through a recognized testing procedure of their choice before returning to campus. If you are in the Tallahassee area, review the university's testing information: uhs.fsu.edu/covid-testing-fsu.
Students:
COVID-19 testing is encouraged but voluntary with the exception of students who will be living in our residence halls (visit housing.fsu.edu/future-residents/residence-hall-move-in-fall for more details).
I am planning to live on campus and I was recently tested at home and received a negative test. Can I submit my results to the university in lieu of getting another test on campus?
Students:
No, you will still need to take a test at FSU. Considering the current COVID-19 pandemic, all residential students are expected to take an on-campus COVID-19 test immediately prior to moving into the residence halls. COVID Testing is by appointment only, and you must register using the directions below. We recommend you register to take your COVID test approximately one hour prior to your residence hall move-in time if possible.
I am planning to live on campus and I was recently tested at home and received a positive test. Should I plan to get tested again at FSU?
Students:
No. you will need a letter from your physician or local health department with an end date for self-isolation and a release to live in a university residence hall. This can be sent to the University Health Services Medical Records at uhs-medicalrecords@fsu.edu or fax 850-644-2737.
What happens after testing?
Employees:
Upon receipt of a negative test result, employees should communicate with their supervisor to discuss their scheduled return date and confirm any details of their return, including the expected work schedule, work location, and assignment, if applicable. Employees who test positive, either with University provided testing or external testing, are required to immediately notify the Office of Human Resources.
Students:
You can check your portal for results 24-72 hours after testing. If you test positive, you will receive a call from University Health Services with additional follow up information.
Do I need to submit my test results to anyone?
Employees:
Employees who test positive, either with University provided testing or external testing, are required to immediately notify the Office of Human Resources.
Students:
At this time, you do not have to submit your results to anyone.
What type of tests are used?
FSU is conducting PCR (polymerase chain reaction) viral tests with a nasal swab that tells you if you have the infection (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/testing.html).