COVID-19 policies and information for students

Students must stay home or leave work immediately if COVID-19-like symptoms develop. They should complete a COVID-19 at-home test or visit the Student Health Center for a test to confirm whether or not they are COVID-19 positive.

Individuals who test positive for COVID-19, regardless of vaccination status, must self-isolate for five days.

• If no symptoms are present or if symptoms are resolving after five days, the individual can end self-isolation. However, a mask must be worn when around other people for five days after isolation ends regardless of vaccination status.
• “Resolving symptoms” means at least 24 hours has passed with no fever and without fever-reducing medicine; and other symptoms are improving.

Students do not need to isolate if exposed to someone with COVID-19 unless they experience symptoms. It is recommended students test five days after exposure or sooner if symptoms develop.

For students who are required to self-isolate due to COVID 19 infection, instructors must provide opportunities to make-up missed course work, including assignments, quizzes or exams. In courses with mandatory attendance policies, instructors shall not penalize students for missing classes while isolating.

For any absences, students should contact their instructor or faculty member directly.

For more information regarding absences, review the Class Absence Policy in the University Administrative Manual.

The University’s Residential Life team will look after students who isolate. Each isolation room will include furniture, a refrigerator, microwave, toilet paper, trash bags and bottled water. Nevada Dining will provide breakfast, lunch and dinner that will be delivered to their rooms. The University will also offer these students resources including counseling and emotional support, as well as outlets to connect with other students in similar circumstances. The Residential Life team will provide building safety and security, and make the stay as comfortable of an experience as possible.