COVID-19 Information for UMD

• The University Health Center (UHC): Appointments can be scheduled online or by calling the UHC at (301) 314-8184
• Prince George’s County Residents and UMD Employees: Options for getting vaccinated are available on princegeorgescountymd.gov
• State of Maryland: Find a vaccine clinic near you on maryland.gov
• Out of Maryland: Visit vaccines.gov to find a vaccine clinic
• CDC en Español: Encuentre vacunas contra el COVID-19 cerca de usted

On-Campus Testing With or Without Symptoms

• Free self-test kits are available at the University Health Center (UHC) while supplies last. Come to the front entrance of the UHC and show your University ID card. No appointment needed.
• PCR testing may be done at the UHC for individuals who have a scheduled appointment with a provider, or who are traveling outside of the US and need a PCR test to enter their international destination.
• Rapid antigen testing is also available at the UHC for individuals with symptoms who have an appointment with a provider.
   

Off-Campus Testing

• Self-test kits may be obtained at retailers and pharmacies in your area.
• Local testing sites can be found using the Prince George’s County testing site locator. Additional information and other testing locations can be found at coronavirus.maryland.gov or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

If you are a close contact of someone with COVID-19, please read our guidance on what to do after being exposed to someone with COVID-19.

• Review reporting and isolation instructions for people who test positive.
• The Prince George’s Health Department may follow up with formal contact tracing of positive individuals.
• Students will need to make arrangements with their instructors regarding class attendance and assignments for the duration of their quarantine or isolation period.

• Anyone who is positive or has symptoms of COVID-19 or has been exposed to someone with the virus is required to wear a mask and follow all other campus isolation and quarantine requirements. 

• Staff and faculty can work directly with their supervisor.
• Departments can order KN95 face masks for employees from Procurement. 

• If you have a medical condition or are taking medication that weakens your immune system, please talk to your healthcare provider before traveling. You might NOT be fully protected even if you are up-to-date with your COVID-19 vaccines. Even after vaccination, you may need to continue taking all precautions. 
• When traveling internationally, you must also abide by any protocols established by the host country. 
• If you are not fully vaccinated (including a booster when eligible) and must travel, please talk to your healthcare provider about your health risk before traveling and follow all applicable CDC and other guidance as outlined above.

• We strongly recommend consulting with your personal physician and following CDC guidance for immunocompromised individuals on receiving all booster doses when eligible.
• Wear a mask at all times when in public spaces, both indoors and outdoors.
• Maintain 6 feet of physical distancing at all times.
• Contact your healthcare provider for recommendations regarding specific precautions that may apply in your situation. UMD may offer appropriate adjustments and/or accommodations based on a letter from your healthcare provider. 
• Contact your healthcare provider immediately for advice and further treatment should you begin to feel unwell. 
• In addition to the above precautions, you are strongly advised against returning to campus until your vaccines are up-to-date and/or you have a statement from your physician listing the accommodations and adjustments required in your situation.