Covid-19 Protocols at AU
Safety Measures
Masking
- Optional in most locations.
- Required: The Student Health Center will expect students to wear masks when they come into these spaces and are presenting with respiratory symptoms.
- Recommended if you have symptoms of a respiratory illness. Masks are no longer being distributed to members of the community.
Testing
- The university’s Covid-19 testing, contact tracing and related services have ended.
- Testing is recommended if you are symptomatic.
- Free tests are available for order beginning at the end of September from the federal government.
- Tests can also be purchased at local pharmacies. CareFirst Members can order 8 at home tests every 30 days from Express Scripts.
Positive COVID Test / Isolation
Community members should follow CDC guidance for all respiratory illnesses.
Vaccine/Booster Required
Recommended but not required.
Who To Contact
- For specific issues not addressed on this page, please contact: covidhealth@american.edu
- For questions from students about health services, contact the Student Health Center at shc@american.edu
- For questions about unique or exceptional technology challenges, contact the Student Technology Task Force at techtaskforce@american.edu
- For questions about staff and working arrangements, contact Human Resources at hrpayrollhelp@american.edu