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Student Health in the Center for Health and Wellbeing has partnered with the Vermont Center for Independent Living (VCIL) to secure a supply of at home test kits that will be available at SHS, Living Well, and harm reduction corners in the residence halls while supplies last.

Local locations to purchase COVID-19 at home test kits include:

• And other locations as well

No. Reporting a positive test of COVID-19 is no longer required. Follow the guidance and information below while you have symptoms.

If you test positive for COVID-19, communicate directly with your course faculty. Let them know that you have tested positive for COVID-19 and that you will need to miss class for 3-5 days. Depending on how you are feeling, you may still be able to complete coursework, so discuss with your faculty about what a plan may look like for you. You may return to class when your symptoms are getting better for at least 24 hours AND you have not had a fever (and are not using fever-reducing meds) for at least 24 hours.

If your faculty member requires a Deans Note from Student Health to excuse your illness, fill out the

Paxlovid may be offered for certain students: those over the age of 50, or with immunocompromising conditions, or certain chronic illnesses such as diabetes, obesity, depression, heart disease, lung disease, significant asthma. Paxlovid should be taken as soon as possible, and within the first five days of illness.  If you have questions about Paxlovid, please reach out directly to your assigned campus provider by sending a secure message through or by calling Student Health at 802-656-3350.

Students who test positive for COVID-19 will remain in their existing room assignment and adhere to guidance provided by Student Health. It is important to note, students will be directed to stay in their existing room assignment even if they live in a multiple-occupancy room with roommates.

There are two options to access meals if you have COVID-19:

1. If you are feeling too ill to pick up meals yourself: use the . This form is intended to be used if you are sick and unable to pick up meals from the dining halls and would like to designate others to pick-up meals.
2. If you would like to pick-up meals yourself:  Please wear a mask and take your meal to-go in Ecoware using the You do not need to fill out the Sick Meal Plan access Authorization Form.

Students can access medical care at Student Health. Telehealth appointments can be made by calling (802) 656-3350. Outside of business hours, students can contact a medical professional on call by calling Student Health at (802)-656-3350, listen to the voicemail, and press 9 as directed.

Students can reach out to Student Health at health@ÈÕº«ÎÞÂë.edu for non-emergency health care questions and questions about navigating resources on campus, including resources to support them academically while recovering from illness.

You can go back to your normal activities when your symptoms are getting better for at least 24 hours AND you have not had a fever (and are not using fever-reducing meds) for at least 24 hours.

• When you return to your normal activities, take extra precautions over the next 5 days
  • practice physical distancing, 
  • avoid crowded areas, 
  • wear masks when around others; and 
  • don’t share food/drink/cigarettes/vape pens. 
• If you develop a fever or start to feel worse after returning to normal activities, stay home and away from others until you once again are improving and are fever-free for at least 24 hours.

This updated guidance applies to a range of respiratory viral illnesses, not just COVID-19. The updated guidance emphasizes the importance of staying home and away from others when sick, regardless of the virus, as well as additional preventive measures.

• When you are sick (fever, chills, cough, runny or stuffy nose, headache, body aches, diarrhea, sore throat, vomiting), stay home and away from others so you don’t spread illness.
• Seek health care for treatment if you feel very sick and have risk factors for severe illness.
• Practice good hygiene including frequent hand washing, covering your cough/sneezes.
• Return to your regular movement practice or exercise routine slowly.
• Pay particular attention to getting at least 8-hours of sleep per night while you recover.
• Eat healthy foods and stay hydrated.