Covid-19 Information

updated 3-20-24

Carroll University is committed to offering an exceptional educational experience in a safe environment. Faculty, staff and administration are working diligently to support students, staff and faculty in order to keep our Carroll community safe.

These guidelines apply to students. Employees should review the COVID-19 temporary workplace expectations and guidelines located on the Department of HR portal page

General Information

According to new guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), people who are recovering from COVID-19 no longer need to remain isolated for five days.
  • Carroll University will continue to follow the CDC's recommendations for people who have a respiratory virus.
  • Students who have a respiratory virus (including COVID) should stay home and away from others (including people you live with who are not sick) if you have respiratory virus symptoms that aren't better explained by another cause. These symptoms can include fever, chills, fatigue, cough, runny nose, and headache, among others.*
  • We recommend that students who are ill with COVID or other respiratory viruses and who live in a traditional residence hall or live with roommates practice distancing of 6 feet and wear a mask when indoors around others to prevent the spread. 
  • Students can still have a COVID test for free in the Health Center by scheduling an appointment online in the patient portal https://carrollu.medicatconnect.com/, or by calling 262-524-7233.
  • Students can go back to their classes and normal activities when, for at least 24 hours, both are true:
    • Your symptoms are getting better overall, and
    • You are fever free (without meds).
  • When you go back to your normal activities, take added precaution over the next 5 days, such as taking additional steps for cleaner airhygiene, masksphysical distancing, and/or testing when you will be around other people indoors.
    • Keep in mind that you may still be able to spread the virus that made you sick, even if you are feeling better. You are likely to be less contagious at this time, depending on factors like how long you were sick or how sick you were.
    • If you develop a fever or you start to feel worse after you have gone back to normal activities, stay home and away from others again until, for at least 24 hours, both are true: your symptoms are improving overall, and you have not had a fever (and are not using fever-reducing medication). Then take added precaution for the next 5 days.
  • Students who are ill with a respiratory virus or that test positive for COVID will be responsible for notifying their professors that they will be out during the above recommended time period.
  • Please visit the CDC Respiratory Virus Guidance page for more information. 

COVID-19 Symptoms and Testing

COVID-19 Symptoms  

Fever or chills
Cough
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
Fatigue
Muscle or body aches
Headache
New loss of taste or smell
Sore throat
Congestion or runny nose
Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhea

Testing

Students with COVID symptoms can do a home COVID test, test off campus, or schedule an appointment for a free COVID test at the Student Health Center online in the patient portal https://carrollu.medicatconnect.com/, or by calling 262-524-7233.

Students who test positive for COVID-19 or other respiratory illnesses

If you test positive for COVID-19 or are sick with another respiratory illness:

  • Follow the CDC guidance for What to do when you have a respiratory virus.
  • Stay home and away from others (including people you live with who are not sick) if you have respiratory virus symptoms that aren't better explained by another cause. These symptoms can include fever, chills, fatigue, cough, runny nose, and headache, among others.*
  • We recommend that students who are ill with COVID or other respiratory viruses and who live in a traditional residence hall or live with roommates practice distancing of 6 feet and wear a mask when indoors around others to prevent the spread. 
  • You can go back to your normal activities when, for at least 24 hours, both are true:
    • Your symptoms are getting better overall, and
    • You are fever free (without medication).
  • When you go back to your normal activities, take added precaution over the next 5 days, such as taking additional steps for cleaner airhygiene, masksphysical distancing, and/or testing when you will be around other people indoors.
    • Keep in mind that you may still be able to spread the virus that made you sick, even if you are feeling better. You are likely to be less contagious at this time, depending on factors like how long you were sick or how sick you were.
    • If you develop a fever or you start to feel worse after you have gone back to normal activities, stay home and away from others again until, for at least 24 hours, both are true: your symptoms are improving overall, and you have not had a fever (and are not using fever-reducing medication). Then take added precaution for the next 5 days.
Students who miss class due to illness should notify their instructors and make arrangements for any missed material or assignments. 
 
Students are responsible for notifying their close contacts. You can use this site to anonymously text or email your close contactsTell Your Contacts

Preventing the Spread of Respiratory Viruses When You’re Sick

When you are ill with a respiratory illness:

  • If you have a roommate – wear a well-fitting mask and try to stay 6 feet apart from your roommate. 
  • Stay in your room as much as possible – if you need to leave your room, wear a mask, and avoid interactions with others.
  • Do not have guests over.
  • Do not attend any in person classes or activities until for at least 24 hours, both are true:
    • Your symptoms are getting better overall, and
    • You are fever free (without medication).
  • Students may get food from the MDR, PIT or other campus dining locations provided they wear a mask and bring their food back to their room to eat. NO eating in public spaces until the two above criteria are met.
  • You can go outside to get some fresh air.

COVID Vaccine

The COVID vaccine is not required, but Carroll University encourages students to be up to date for all recommended COVID vaccine doses.

  • Please note that health majors may be required to be up to date with the COVID-19 vaccine for clinical rotations.
  • The Health Center is no longer providing COVID vaccines. To find a vaccine provider near you, visit vaccines.gov.
  • Please visit the CDC webpage for more information about COVID-19 Vaccines.

Important Resources

Student Health Center
Call 262-524-7233 or email healthcenter@carrollu.edu or visit our webpage (you must be logged into the portal to view this page).

Public Safety
After hours campus support (non-medical)
262-524-7300
 

For more information about COVID and other respiratory illnesses, please visit the following websites:

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