COVID-19 Information

When: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: Campus Center, Lower Level, Room 004 (formerly the Smith bookstore)

Who: Current students, staff and faculty.

SCHEDULE AN ASYMPTOMATIC TEST

Please note: Those who need access to asymptomatic PCR testing outside of the testing site's open hours can pick up a self-collection kit at the vending machine located at the lower level of the Campus Center.

When: Monday–Thursday: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: Self-collection kiosk at the Schacht Center, back entrance adjacent to the parking lot.

Who: Current students, staff and faculty exhibiting any symptoms related to COVID-19.

How: All symptomatic tests will be self-administered. Symptomatic individuals should submit a PCR test using the self-collection test kits available in a box next to the kiosk. Symptomatic individuals will also take a rapid antigen test. Instructions on use and reporting will be at the kiosk.

1. A contact tracer will notify you of your test result and perform a state-required interview.
2. Isolate for 5 days.
   • Contact tracers will work with individuals living on campus to identify an appropriate isolation space and place the student on a short term medical absence if needed.
   • Individuals living on campus who test positive and can get home via a personal vehicle may work with Health Services to determine whether they can complete their isolation at their off-campus home. Please speak with a Schacht Center for Health and Wellness staff member before leaving campus.
   • Employees and individuals living off campus should isolate at home and notify their supervisor that they will be home for at least five days.
3. On your fifth day of isolation, if your symptoms are improving, you have been fever-free for 24 hours without the aid of medication, and you have not been advised by a medical provider to isolate longer:
   • Students may exit isolation and must continue to mask and use only grab-and-go dining for an additional five days. 
   • Employees may return to their regular work schedule and must continue to mask for an additional five days.
4. Following isolation, do not participate in the Smith College PCR testing program for 90 days.

1. Students should continue attending class and employees should continue working, but must wear a mask around others for 10 full days and monitor themselves for any COVID-related symptoms. Employees are encouraged to discuss the option for remote work with their supervisors during this period.
2. If asymptomatic, complete a required PCR test on day 5 following exposure. A contact tracer will provide close contacts with the exact date to be tested.
3. If COVID-like symptoms develop, contact the Schacht Center immediately at 413.585.2250 to schedule a symptomatic test.

1. Do not test at the Campus Center test site if you have symptoms associated with COVID.
2. Students and employees who develop symptoms should submit a PCR test to the self-collection kiosk (see details in the “Self-Collection Kiosk (Symptomatic)” section above. They may also access an antigen test at the kiosk to administer at home. Employees or students who develop symptoms Friday - Sunday and do not have access to a home antigen test should email testingandtracing@smith.edu who can assist them in acquiring a test on campus. 
3. Anyone who tests positive using an antigen test should email testingandtracing@smith.edu as soon as possible, and follow the instructions under the “I have tested positive for COVID-19” section.
4. Do not attend class or work until your symptoms have improved and you have received a negative rapid antigen or PCR test result. Wear a mask at all times.

If you believe you have been exposed outside of your presence on campus and are asymptomatic, wear a mask around others for 10 full days and monitor yourself for any COVID-related symptoms. Complete a PCR test on day 5 following exposure.