COVID-19 General Information
Student Covid-19 General Information
- Symptomatic: If you are symptomatic regardless of vaccination status (URI, cough, allergies, etc.) do not go to class/clinicals/lab and obtain a covid test ASAP and email student health.
- Type of test: A home test kit is acceptable but if still symptomatic after a negative home test kit please schedule a PCR covid test. Student Health has same day appointments available Mon-Fri.
- Isolation: If you are sick and waiting on a covid result please stay home and do not attend class/clinicals/lab until you receive a negative covid test result.
- Positives: If you have tested positive for covid please remain on isolation for 5 days and email student health asap. You will be given instructions and a Dr's note.
- Return-to-class for COVID positive students/Schedule Antigen test: If you are feeling better at day 5, you must obtain a follow up covid antigen test at Student Health. There is no cost for this test when it is performed at Student Health. For more information please click here for UTMB guidelines and here for CDC guidelines for HCW.
- Scheduling a Covid test: Please click here and select covid test only or covid sick visit to see a Provider.
Do not hesitate to email us at SHCemail@utmb.edu with any questions or concerns.
Symptoms of COVID-19
People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. Anyone can have mild to severe symptoms.
Possible symptoms include:
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This list does not include all possible symptoms. Symptoms may change with new COVID-19 variants and can vary depending on vaccination status. CDC will continue to update this list as we learn more about COVID-19. Older adults and people who have underlying medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes are at higher risk for getting very sick from COVID-19. Click this link to the CDC for more information on symptoms for COVID-19.
COVID Positive
If you test positive for COVID-19, stay home for at least 5 days and isolate from others in your home. You are likely most infectious during these first 5 days.
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COVID Exposure/Multiple COVID positives in class
- ASYMPTOMATIC: If you are asymptomatic, you may continue with your normal activities but you must wear a facemask for 7 days and monitor your symptoms for 14 days.
- SYMPTOMATIC: If you are symptomatic regardless of vaccination status (URI, cough, allergies, etc.) obtain a covid test ASAP and email student health. A home test kit is acceptable but if still symptomatic after a negative home test kit please schedule a PCR covid test. You may schedule a covid test at the Student Health website, where same day appointments are available, and self-isolate pending a negative covid result.
- Also email shcemail@utmb.edu the following information: School/Program/DOB/Phone Number/Student ID Number
COVID-19 Testing
Scheduling a COVID Test: Please click the button below to schedule your appointment online now.
Schedule an Appointment for a COVID test.
COVID-19 Vaccine
All COVID vaccines are available at student health please click this link to schedule an appointment same day appointment are available.
Schedule an Appointment
Appointments are available every Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm in Student Health If you have any questions, please email Student Health @ shcemail@utmb.edu.
COVID-19 FAQs
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How do I report a positive COVID-19 test result?
To report a positive COVID-19 test result to Student Health. Please email us @ shcemail@utmb.edu. Please include your ID#, PHONE#, school and program in your email.
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What do I do if I have been exposed to someone with COVID-19?
ASYMPTOMATIC: If you are asymptomatic, you may continue with your normal activities but you must wear a facemask for 7 days and monitor your symptoms for 14 days.
SYMPTOMATIC: If you are symptomatic regardless of vaccination status (URI, cough, allergies, etc.) obtain a covid test ASAP and email student health. A home test kit is acceptable but if still symptomatic after a negative home test kit please schedule a PCR covid test. You may schedule a covid test at the Student Health website, where same day appointments are available, and self-isolate pending a negative covid result.
Email the SHC: @ shcemail@utmb.edu the following: school/program/dob/phone/id#
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Feeling Sick?
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms: fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, or diarrhea, please do the following:
- Get a covid test asap, do not come to class/clinicals/lab,
- Remain on isolation pending a negative covid result,
- Wear a mask.
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How do I Request a Medical Excuse?
It is the policy of UTMB Student Health Services to not issue medical excuses covering class absences, missed project deadlines or exams. Students are responsible for notifying their professors or instructors of an absence caused by illness or injury. Student Health Services will not provide medical excuses to individual students upon their requests or requests from parents. The clinicians at Student Health Services are not able to function as independent arbitrators regarding whether a student feels too ill to do their work. It is the purview of faculty to determine if a student will be excused from class, an exam or assignment.
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Is the University Offering the COVID-19 vaccine?
Yes, for information on the COVID-19 vaccine, please go to the following website:
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I have a question regarding a hold due to COVID-19 non-compliance?
Please email shcemail@utmb.edu
