COVID 19

In May 2023, the Covid-19 Pandemic State of Emergency officially ended, but Covid is here to stay. Even if you are not routinely wearing a mask, we are still operating with the intents to minimize the spread of Covid and all the other nasties that get us sick and keep us from being fully able to engage in campus life. Good life advice: wash your hands often, wear a mask when you know you have any sort of illness or infection, and watch your distance. The 3 Ws at work!

As of Fall 2022, Guilford is operating under the above Quarantine and Isolation Guidance. Quarantine is for people who have been exposed to Covid, and Isolation is for people who have tested positive for Covid. This guidance is regardless of your vaccination status. 

Frequently Asked Questions about Covid-19 and Guilford procedures:

I tested positive for COVID-19, what should I do?

Please begin wearing a mask and contact us at Student Health (336-316-2163 or studenthealth@guilford.edu) to inform us that you have tested positive so we can support you in taking the next steps. 

I was exposed to someone who has COVID-19, what should I do?

If you know you have been exposed to someone with Covid, please follow campus procedures, which align with CDC recommendations.

Please immediately begin wearing a mask and engaging in some of the elevated hygiene procedures (maintain your social distance, wash your hands frequently, etc). Over the next 5 days, please continue to mask and monitor your symptoms for fever, cough, shortness of breath, loss of sense of taste or smell, or other known Covid symptoms.

Are COVID-19 test available on campus? 

Yes. We offer free rapid testing in the student health services and counseling center. Please email SHS at studenthealth@guilford.edu to schedule an appointment for your test.

Why do I have to leave my Residence Hall space/dorm room?

Can I go home to isolate?

Absolutely! If you have a means of getting home safely and would prefer to do so, feel free to go home to rest and recuperate.

Do I need to tell my professors?

Yes. If you are unable to do so, please email SHS for assistance.