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Spring 2021 Health Services Information: COVID-19

The Student Health Service office is open for all registered VCSU students for in-person and telehealth appointments. All in-person appointments will be screened prior to the visit.

Office Hours: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm M-F

Location: 1st Floor Mythaler Hall

Appointments are preferred and can be made online, by email or phone call:

  1. Click here to book an appointment online: https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/VCSUHealthServices1@ad.ndus.edu/bookings/
  2. Call 701-845-7305 for an appointment, leave a message if needed, or
  3. Email betty.j.tykwinski@vcsu.edu

All students are required to wear a mask when presenting to Student Health Service. If a student does not have their own, one will be provided.

All students (on and off campus) are required to notify Student Health Services if you have:

  • Tested positive for COVID-19.
  • Been identified as a household or close contact and has been instructed to quarantine.
  • See Student Isolation and Quarantine Procedure (Link no longer available)

Important Resources:

Coronavirus Information for VCSU Students (Link no longer available)

VCSU Students: What to do if You are Sick (Link no longer available)

ND Department of Health Coronavirus Information

Steps to Stay Healthy

  • Follow CDC recommendations on How to Protect Yourself & Others.
  • If you are ill, it is important to stay home!
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick (remain at least 6 feet away).
  • Cover your mouth and nose with a face covering when around others and as required on campus.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
  • Cover your cough or sneeze and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
  • If you have symptoms of COVID-19, students may contact Student Health Services or a local health care facility.

Symptoms & Testing

Individuals with COVID-19 may report a wide range of symptoms. Symptoms may occur 2-14 days after exposure or some individuals are asymptomatic (do not exhibit symptoms). Please see the CDC website for a current list of symptoms.

Students experiencing symptoms, or those who have been in close contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case, must contact Student Health Services to determine next steps.

Free testing is available weekly in Valley City, the Safety Office will notify the campus prior to all testing events.

The ND Department of Health provides information for other testing locations within North Dakota.

The CDC provides information for testing locations outside of North Dakota.