First and foremost, get the care you need. You can make an appointment with University Health and Counseling Services via , or access TimelyCare鈥攖he 24/7 telehealth service. In instances where you are concerned that you may have COVID-19, you should immediately follow the university鈥檚 most up-to-date practices and protocols.
Many common illnesses such as colds (upper respiratory infections), influenza and gastroenteritis (鈥渟tomach flu鈥), may be managed at home or in your residence hall and do not require a visit to a healthcare provider. Students with mild symptoms may report their illness through This report will be reviewed by a nurse within one business day, and students will receive a secure message that provides them with information about managing their illness, guidance about when to return to class, and a letter verifying that they reported an illness to University Health and Counseling Services. The verification letter may be shared with faculty, advisors and others as needed to document the illness.
If you鈥檙e going to miss class, you should first work directly with your instructors to inform them about your situation and make appropriate arrangements for your work and assignments.
Some instructors may request that you obtain verification of your absence for medical reasons from your four-year advisor. If needed, you can email your advisor with your specific request, along with supporting medical documentation of your illness. After review, they will reach out to your instructors to notify them of your verified absence. Please note that this process is for short-term illness-related absences (1-2 class sessions), and that supporting documentation from a provider is necessary. Additionally, the ultimate decision of whether an absence is excused or unexcused is up to your instructors.
For more information on this and other types of absences, consult the university class attendance policy found in the