COVID-19 Updates

What happens if I test positive for COVID-19 and live on campus?

Ithaca College recommends that students follow the CDC's guidance for the prevention of respiratory viruses: 

  • The length of time you can infect others may vary depending on the strain of COVID-19. You are usually contagious from 2-3 days before symptoms start through 10 days after illness begins. If you were severely ill, you could be contagious longer than 10 days.
  • Stay home at least 24 hours after you are fever-free without using a fever reducing medicine and symptoms are getting better overall. Wear a mask for the next 5 days.
    • Take special care if you will be around someone at risk for severe illness, including the very old, the very young, those who are pregnant, or those who are immunocompromised.
    • People are usually most contagious early in the illness.

Is COVID-19 testing available of campus?

Yes there are two options for COVID-19 testing on campus. 

The Hammond Health Center offers over the counter test kits for sale.  Students may stop by the health center during clinic hours. 

The Hammond Health Center will perform rapid PCR COVID-19 tests for students are seen by a provider with symptoms. 

Do I have to test for COVID-19 prior to returning to Campus?

No, at the present time Ithaca College is not requiring COVID-19 testing to return to campus. 

Do I need a COVID-19 vaccine or booster to return to Campus?

As of March 22, 2023, Ithaca College no longer requires incoming students to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccinations.