COVID-19 Standards & Guidelines >>
Pitt's COVID Medical Response Office has provided details on the arrival of students at Pitt campuses for Spring 2022 semester. These details include COVID-19 testing available through Quest, a University-wide shelter-in-place beginning Jan. 8, and the resumption of mandatory testing for unvaccinated individuals.
Please carefully read these complete updates for the Spring 2022 semester, and watch your email for further communication.
On-campus Vaccine & Booster Clinic >>
Pitt-Greensburg, in collaboration with Mainline Pharmacy, will offer a COVID-19 Vaccine and Booster Clinic:
- Tuesday, Jan. 25
- 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Chambers Hall Gymnasium.
The vaccines and boosters offered will be:
- Pfizer (12 and older)
- Moderna (18 and older), and
- Pfizer for children (5-11 years old).
Registration is available, but walk-ins are welcome.
Boosters are critical!
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that people ages 12 and older get a booster shot of the COVID-19 vaccine either two months after receiving the Johnson & Johnson vaccine or five months after the second dose of the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines—especially now that the omicron variant of the virus has emerged. Boosters enhance the body’s immune response begun by the initial vaccination.
CDC studies show that receiving a booster provides the best protection against the omicron variant. Booster shots have demonstrated the ability to safely increase protection against infection and severe outcomes, making boosters an important tool to strengthen our defenses against COVID-19 during this current surge.
Thank you for uploading your vaccination status. Students, if you have received your booster, please update your vaccination status at these links: resident students | commuter students.
Vaccine Requirement >>
Effective December 6, 2021, the University of Pittsburgh will require all Pitt affiliates on all campuses to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption. This includes:
- Faculty (including full-time, part-time, and adjunct)
- Staff (including full-time, part-time, and temporary)
- Students (including both graduate, professional and undergraduate)
Please visit this page for complete information on this requirement and FAQs.
Onsite Testing >>
Onsite COVID-19 testing is available for students, faculty, and staff at the Greensburg campus. Please visit this page for complete details and to schedule an onsite test.
Registered Guests >>
The University of Pittsburgh campuses are closed to the general public, but open to University members and registered guests. University members can register a guest online. Registered guests will receive a confirmation email that they are required to present, along with a photo ID, upon arrival on campus. By arriving on campus, guests are agreeing to follow the health rules that the University has in place at the time and are affirming that they are not experiencing symptoms of COVID-19.
Proof of Vaccination Status >>
Mandatory Virus Testing >>
Ordering Your Test
Step one
- For students: Please set up a Quest account through this link. Follow the instructions to order a test to your current address. Students living on campus should order their Quest testing kit to their residence hall mail room.
- For faculty and staff: Please set up a Quest account through this link. Follow the instructions to order a test to your current address.
Step two
You have 48 hours to order your Quest test after being invited to do so. Follow the instructions carefully on the testing kit to conduct an unobserved self-swab and mail it back to Quest. Campus drop-off locations are listed below.
The average turnaround time for Quest tests is currently about 24 hours after the specimen is received at the lab. You can access your test results through your MyQuest account. Student health service on your campus or MyHealth @ Work will also receive the test results.
If you have questions about the Quest test kit:
Toll-free line: 855-324-7472
Hours: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. EST Monday - Friday
After hours: 866-MYQUEST (866-697-8378) Select "patient"
On-Campus Quest Test Drop-Off Locations
Greensburg: Chambers Hall, Information Desk
Quest testing FAQ >>
The University of Pittsburgh strongly encourages vaccination to protect the health and safety of the entire community throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Pitt considers it the responsibility of individuals who are not vaccinated to comply with mandatory weekly testing, made free and possible for Pitt community members through a partnership with Quest Diagnostics. If you have already received a COVID-19 vaccine, please submit proof of your vaccination: Resident students | Commuter students | Faculty/staff members
Quarantine and Isolation >>
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Updates from Pitt-Greensburg and Pitt administration:
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The University of Pittsburgh is reinventing our operations to keep the Pitt community as safe and healthy as possible while maximizing our ability to build a better future for humankind.
Pitt's Healthcare Advisory Group is overseeing the development of all health-related guidance and requirements and played a vital role in developing the operational postures and Health Standards and Guidelines.
Please check back often as new information is shared through these pages.
