This guidance is intended to support safe travel on the EST Black College tour to and mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Disease management strategies are guided by the principle that a safe trip is critical to student well-being, your experience and personal development.
COVID-19 is here to stay, but we have learned methods and gained tools to decrease its impact on our health and well-being. In alignment with the policies of the universities we will be visiting, EST will continue to implement COVID protocols—including COVID-19 tests and personal protective equipment—to support these goals and prevent broad disruption to the HBCU tour experience.
The guidance is based on current scientific knowledge and anticipated trends. It is subject to change, as COVID-19 conditions can shift rapidly and our response must remain flexible and responsive to dynamic challenges.
If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, it is strongly recommended that participants wear a mask and get tested immediately. If you are experiencing symptoms of an infectious disease, including COVID-19 you are asked to stay home.
All participants on the EST HBCU tour must comply with the following:
Were a mask in the airport and on the plane.
All participants are required to take a Rapid Exam 24-48 hours prior to departure and submit to the link provided to you by EST
Some universities may require masks to be worn indoors. Each tour participant should always have a mask in their possession to comply with the school’s policy.
Please follow these steps to submit your COVID-19 test results:
Timing of Submission:
Submit your results ONLY 24-48 hours before your departure date. Results sent outside this time frame will not be accepted.
Prepare Your Documents:
Take a clear photo that includes both your negative COVID-19 test result and a valid photo ID (e.g., driver’s license, student ID, or passport) in the same image. Ensure that both the test result and the ID are fully visible, clear, and legible.
Submit Your Results:
Go to the provided link
Follow the prompts to upload the photos of your negative test result and your valid ID.
Confirmation:
After submission, you should receive a confirmation email.
Keep this confirmation handy in case you are asked to verify your submission.
Please upload your results to this link and send your results to your chaperone via email 24-48 prior to departure.
Thank you for your cooperation in prioritizing the well-being of our community as we embark on this exciting adventure together!