Covid-19 Protocols at AU
| Safety Measures | Students | Faculty & Staff | Visitors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masking |
Optional in most locations. Required: The Student Health Center and Center for Well-being Programs and Psychological Services will expect students to wear masks when they come into these spaces and are presenting with respiratory symptoms. Recommended in classrooms and on AU shuttle and any AU vehicles used for public transportation. |
Optional in most locations. Required: The Student Health Center and Center for Well-being Programs and Psychological Services will expect individuals to wear masks when they come into these spaces and are presenting with respiratory symptoms. Recommended in classrooms and on AU shuttle and any AU vehicles used for public transportation. |
Optional in most locations. Required: The Student Health Center and Center for Well-being Programs and Psychological Services will expect individuals to wear masks when they come into these spaces and are presenting with respiratory symptoms. Recommended in classrooms and on AU shuttle and any AU vehicles used for public transportation. |
| Testing | Required if symptomatic | Required if symptomatic | Required if symptomatic |
| Positive COVID Test / Isolation |
Isolate in place for at least 5 days* |
Isolate in place for at least 5 days* |
Not permitted on campus |
| Exposure to COVID-19 |
Wear a mask as soon as you find out you were exposed, this starts Day 1. Take precautions and wear a mask for 10 days as you can still develop COVID-19 up to 10 days after you have been exposed. Get tested at least 5 days after your last exposure. If negative take precautions through Day 10. If positive, isolate immediately. If symptoms develop at any time in the 10 days after exposure, self-isolate immediately and get tested. |
Wear a mask as soon as you find out you were exposed, this starts Day 1. Take precautions and wear a mask for 10 days as you can still develop COVID-19 up to 10 days after you have been exposed. Get tested at least 5 days after your last exposure. If negative take precautions through Day 10. If positive, isolate immediately. If symptoms develop at any time in the 10 days after exposure, self-isolate immediately and get tested. |
N/A |
| Booster Required |
Recommended but not required. |
Recommended but not required. |
Recommended but not required. |
| Vaccine Required |
Recommended but not required. |
Recommended but not required. |
Recommended but not required. |
* Individuals can leave isolation on Day 6 if their symptoms are improving and they are fever free for 24 hours; if symptoms have not improved and/or a fever persists, they may not leave isolation until symptoms have improved and are fever free for 24 hours.
Who To Contact
- 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 study abroad programs, contact AU Abroad at auabroad@american.edu
- For questions about staff and working arrangements, contact Human Resources at hrpayrollhelp@american.edu
- For questions from alumni, contact alumni@american.edu
- For media inquiries, contact Media Relations at aumedia@american.edu
- For specific issues not addressed on this page, please email: covidhealth@american.edu