Covid-19 Protocols at AU
| Safety Measures | Students | Faculty & Staff | Visitors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masking |
Optional in most locations. Required in medical facilities (including Student Health Center, Counseling Center, testing clinic, and Academic Support and Access Center.) Recommended in classrooms and on AU shuttle and any AU vehicles used for public transportation. |
Optional in most locations. Required in medical facilities (including Student Health Center, Counseling Center, testing clinic, and Academic Support and Access Center.) Recommended in classrooms and on AU shuttle and any AU vehicles used for public transportation. |
Optional in most locations. Required in medical facilities (including Student Health Center, Counseling Center, testing clinic, and Academic Support and Access Center.) Recommended in classrooms and on AU shuttle and any AU vehicles used for public transportation. |
| Testing | Required if symptomatic, or if identified as close contact, regardless of vaccine status* | Required if symptomatic, or if identified as close contact, regardless of vaccine status* | If unvaccinated because of medical or religious reasons, must test prior to arrival |
| 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 |
Yes. If not yet eligible, you have 14 days after becoming eligible. |
Yes. If not yet eligible, you have 14 days after becoming eligible. |
Boosters are strongly recommended |
| Vaccine Required |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
*If you have reported a positive case to the AU Portal, you are not required to re-test for 90 days, unless you exhibit symptoms.
** 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