Random Sample Testing
All Columbia University undergraduate students, faculty, and staff who access campus are required to participate in the ongoing random surveillance testing program. Each week, a new random sample (at present 10%) of those accessing campus is selected and notified by email of a required test.
Students are required to participate every time they are notified by email that they've have been selected (with no more than 1 test per week). The email students receive is sent by [email protected]. Even if a student has been tested recently, either at Columbia or another site, if selected for random testing, students are still required to be tested during the dates noted in the email. Please note: if a student is participating in weekly testing, they do not need to have an addition test if selected in the same time period.
If a student is selected for random testing and does not have a test in the date range noted, the student will receive a red pass on the ReOpenCU app for not fulfilling the testing requirement. Should that happen, students can regain access by having a test, returning home until the app updates (within 72 hours), and then will be able to again access Columbia campuses or facilities. There are no exemptions to this process and vaccination status has no impact on testing requirements.
Weekly Testing Available
As a reminder, voluntary weekly testing remains available and students are encouraged to take advantage of this resource and participate every week. To schedule an appointment, go to the Columbia Health Online Patient Portal.
Other Actions
All School of General Studies students living in Columbia Residential housing or accessing campus — for any purpose, duration or frequency — are encouraged to review the University Covid-19 testing protocols, Columbia Community Health Compact, and a recent update regarding students' travel.
