Stanford University

Testing Positive

This page has guidance for faculty, staff, postdocs, visitors, vendors, and students. Students can get additional information from the Student Affairs COVID Isolation & Resources webpage.

COVID Reporting Policy

  • Faculty, staff, and postdocs are required to notify Stanford, via Health Check, if they test positive for SARS-CoV-2 (the COVID-19 virus). This requirement is in place for those who were on campus within the previous two weeks or are expected to be on campus. When completing Health Check, please report your last date on campus, buildings visited, potential high-risk close contacts and date of contact, as well as your test and symptom information.
  • Students, visitors, and vendors must complete the General COVID-19 Case Reporting Form if they test positive for COVID-19, within 10 days of being onsite.

COVID Onsite Access/Activity Policy

  • Following a positive COVID test, isolate for at least 5 days. Isolation means no events, class, work, or lab. Individuals may qualify for earlier return to campus after COVID isolation by testing negative on a rapid COVID test. Those who test negative and are feeling better without fever for 24 hours may return to campus wearing a mask. Masking is required through day 10.
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