Testing Guidance - Fall 2023
COVID Response Center strongly recommends that employees, faculty, and students complete a COVID-19 test before returning to UC Merced .
Testing Options:
Self-Administered Antigen Tests: FREE antigen test kits are available for pick-up to students, staff and faculty at the following locations. (Due to limited supplies, you may pick up 4 tests per month.)
*IMPORTANT NOTICE: ACON Laboratories, Inc: Flowflex COVID-19 Antigen Home Tests have an expiration date that is extended by 12 months granted by the FDA on March 15, 2023. *
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Student Health Services (Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm)
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Located on the second floor of the Health and Athletic Center
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Occupational Health (Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm)
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Located on the second floor of the Joseph E. Gallo Recreation & Wellness Center
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**HAC and SAAC training room - Student Athletes ONLY
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**Campus Residents ONLY - contact RA (Resident Assistant)
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You can also order free tests through USPS to be delivered to you.
Antigen Tests:
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Employees/Academic Faculty:
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If you have any symptoms of COVID-19 or have been exposed to COVID-19, email COVIDresponsectr@ucmerced.edu to schedule a drive-up appointment.
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Graduate/Undergraduate Students:
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If you have any symptoms of COVID-19 or have been exposed to COVID-19, call the Student Health Center at 209-228-2273 to schedule an appointment.
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PCR Tests:
Please note that the asymptomatic saliva testing at UC Merced ended on May 18, 2022.
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Employees/Academic Faculty: If you are looking for PCR testing options, reach out to a healthcare provider or visit testing sites in Merced County.
- Graduate/Undergraduate Students: If you have any symptoms of COVID-19 or have been exposed to COVID-19, call the Student Health Center at 209-228-2273 to schedule an appointment.
