High School Students in Campus Housing

If You Test Positive for COVID-19

Students who test positive for COVID-19 are required to call the SRA on Call to alert them of their need to begin isolation. In addition, students should notify instructors of their need to complete course requirements remotely.

Students are encouraged to call the Vaden Health Center at 650-498-2336 and ask to speak with a health care provider if their symptoms are severe, medical advice is desired, or a medical condition exists that puts them at risk for severe illness. In addition, students or their family members may reach out to the Summer Session office during normal business hours with questions. Students may also contact their SRA On Call for support during late evening/weekend hours.

Isolating in Place

All students will isolate in place, within their assigned room. Your residential staff will enter your status in the Summer Session COVID Care database, and will provide guidance about the appropriate bathroom for use during your isolation period. Students will pick up meals from their assigned dining hall as usual, but must wear a KN95 mask and return to their room or eat outdoors, physically distant from others. Students in isolation are required to return dishes and silverware to the dining hall.  Students who are unwell should wear face coverings as often as possible, avoid sharing personal items, wash or sanitize their hands frequently, and keep windows open for fresh air and ventilation.

Students in isolation should not use laundry facilities or have visitors to their room. Students who are unwell should not go to any in-person events, meetings, social activities, or group activities. 

What to Do If Your Roommate Tests Positive for COVID-19

Stanford students followed isolation in place guidelines during the entire academic year, and there were few incidences of students contracting COVID-19 from their roommates. The following guidelines will help ensure safety within the shared residential space: Students with a roommate who has tested positive for COVID-19 should practice caution and good hygiene. Wear a mask when in the shared space. Open windows to increase ventilation. Wash hands frequently and use the appropriate well restroom, even if it is not the one most convenient to your room. Do not invite friends to visit in your shared space. Take a rapid test if you begin to feel unwell.

Well students with a pre-approved OAE exemption that precludes them from isolating with a sick roommate should contact their SRA for assistance in moving to an emergency single room.

Leaving Isolation

You will be able to return to campus activities once you complete the university-required isolation period:

Stanford’s current policy on leaving isolation is as follows: Students must isolate in place for 5 days. Students may leave isolation on day 6 and resume normal activities as long as they are fever free without fever reducing medication for 24 hours and symptoms are mild and improving. Students leaving isolation in this case will be required to wear a KN95 mask until day 11.  As an alternative, students may test on day 6 and day 8 and resume all normal activities, mask free, as long as both tests are negative.

Once you’re ready to leave isolation call your SRA on Call to let them know you are done with your isolation period.

Continuing Your Coursework

While you are not required to inform your instructors that you have COVID-19, you are highly encouraged to reach out to them to share your isolation status, so they can help you make arrangements to continue your coursework while in isolation. Health information is private and Summer Session will not inform instructors on your behalf. For most students, coming down with COVID-19 does not have to mean the end of your summer at Stanford. While you will need to isolate in accordance with Stanford’s current policy, Summer Session has academic resources to help you succeed. In many cases, students should be able to make up work missed during their time in isolation.

We have asked all instructors to develop plans for working with students in isolation, but it’s possible that if COVID-19 comes at a critical moment, it might prove difficult to make up your work. In addition, some courses do not easily lend themselves to being delivered remotely, and/or require in-person components that are not possible to replicate while isolating. In these instances, stepping out of the program may be the right decision for some students.

In the event that a student cannot isolate on campus or off campus, families can explore removing their students from the Summer Session program and receiving a prorated refund, as set by the Registrar’s Office, before July 28, 2023. The Registrar sets policy regarding refunds for Summer, just as in all other quarters, which will not be altered even if the need to drop a course is the result of sickness, injury, or other unforeseen events.  

Summer Session Undergraduate Students in Campus Housing

If You Test Positive for COVID-19

Current Stanford undergraduate and graduate students (including those employed as residential staff) should refer to the COVID-19 Guidance for Students available at the Student Affairs website.

Summer Session undergraduate students in residence are provided with the following instructions:

Students who test positive for COVID-19 are required to report their positive test result by completing a Stanford SNOW ticket and notify their SRA of their need to begin isolation. In addition, students should notify instructors of their need to complete course requirements remotely.

Students are encouraged to call the Vaden Health Center at 650-498-2336 and ask to speak with a health care provider if their symptoms are severe, medical advice is desired, or a medical condition exists that puts them at risk for severe illness. In addition, students or their family members may reach out to the Summer Session office during normal business hours with questions. Students may also contact their SRA On Call for support during late evening/weekend hours.

Isolating in Place

All students will isolate in place, within their assigned room. Your residential staff will provide guidance about the appropriate bathroom for use during your isolation period. Students will pick up meals from their assigned dining hall as usual, but must wear a KN95 mask and return to their room or eat outdoors, physically distant from others. Students in isolation are required to return dishes and silverware to the dining hall.  Students who are unwell should wear face coverings as often as possible, avoid sharing personal items, wash or sanitize their hands frequently, and keep windows open for fresh air and ventilation.

Students in isolation should not use laundry facilities or have visitors to their room. Students who are unwell should not go to any in-person events, meetings, social activities, or group activities. 

What to Do If Your Roommate Tests Positive for COVID-19

Stanford students followed isolation in place guidelines during the entire academic year, and there were few incidences of students contracting COVID-19 from their roommates. The following guidelines will help ensure safety within the shared residential space: Students with a roommate who has tested positive for COVID-19 should practice caution and good hygiene. Wear a mask when in the shared space. Open windows to increase ventilation. Wash hands frequently and use the appropriate well restroom, even if it is not the one most convenient to your room. Do not invite friends to visit in your shared space. Take a rapid test if you begin to feel unwell.

Well students with a pre-approved OAE exemption that precludes them from isolating with a sick roommate should contact their SRA for assistance in moving to an emergency single room.

Leaving Isolation

You will be able to return to campus activities once you complete the university-required isolation period:

Stanford’s current policy on leaving isolation is as follows: Students must isolate in place for 5 days. Students may leave isolation on day 6 and resume normal activities as long as they are fever free without fever reducing medication for 24 hours and symptoms are mild and improving. Students leaving isolation in this case will be required to wear a KN95 mask until day 11.  As an alternative, students may test on day 6 and day 8 and resume all normal activities, mask free, as long as both tests are negative.

Once you’re ready to leave isolation notify your SRA to let them know you are done with your isolation period.

Continuing Your Coursework

While you are not required to inform your instructors that you have COVID-19, you are highly encouraged to reach out to them to share your isolation status, so they can help you make arrangements to continue your coursework while in isolation. Health information is private and Summer Session will not inform instructors on your behalf. For most students, coming down with COVID-19 does not have to mean the end of your summer at Stanford. While you will need to isolate in accordance with Stanford’s current policy, Summer Session has academic resources to help you succeed. In many cases, students should be able to make up work missed during their time in isolation.

We have asked all instructors to develop plans for working with students in isolation, but it’s possible that if COVID-19 comes at a critical moment, it might prove difficult to make up your work. In addition, some courses do not easily lend themselves to being delivered remotely, and/or require in-person components that are not possible to replicate while isolating. In these instances, stepping out of the program may be the right decision for some students.

In the event that a student cannot isolate on campus or off campus, families can explore removing their students from the Summer Session program and receiving a prorated refund, as set by the Registrar’s Office, before July 28, 2023. The Registrar sets policy regarding refunds for Summer, just as in all other quarters, which will not be altered even if the need to drop a course is the result of sickness, injury, or other unforeseen events.  

Summer Session Graduate Students in Campus Housing

If You Test Positive for COVID-19

Summer Session Graduate students who test positive for COVID-19 are required to reach out via text to the HD on Call to alert them of their need to begin isolation. In addition, students should notify instructors of their need to complete course requirements remotely.

Students are encouraged to call the Vaden Health Center at 650-498-2336 and ask to speak with a health care provider if their symptoms are severe, medical advice is desired, or a medical condition exists that puts them at risk for severe illness. In addition, students or their family members may reach out to the Summer Session office during normal business hours with questions. Students may also contact their SRA On Call for support during late evening/weekend hours.

Isolating in Place

All students will isolate in place, within their assigned room. The HD on Call will enter your status in the Summer Session COVID Care database. Students who are unwell should wear face coverings as often as possible, avoid sharing personal items, wash or sanitize their hands frequently, and keep windows open for fresh air and ventilation.

Students in isolation should not use laundry facilities or have visitors to their room. Students who are unwell should not go to any in-person events, meetings, social activities, or group activities.

Graduate students in isolation are allowed to leave their rooms as needed, but must wear a KN95 mask and be sure to remain physically distant from others.

Leaving Isolation

You will be able to return to campus activities once you complete the university-required isolation period:

Stanford’s current policy on leaving isolation is as follows: Students must isolate in place for 5 days. Students may leave isolation on day 6 and resume normal activities as long as they are fever free without fever reducing medication for 24 hours and symptoms are mild and improving. Students leaving isolation in this case will be required to wear a KN95 mask until day 11.  As an alternative, students may test on day 6 and day 8 and resume all normal activities, mask free, as long as both tests are negative.

Once you’re ready to leave isolation notify the HD on Call to let them know you are done with your isolation period.

Continuing Your Coursework

While you are not required to inform your instructors that you have COVID-19, you are highly encouraged to reach out to them to share your isolation status, so they can help you make arrangements to continue your coursework while in isolation. Health information is private and Summer Session will not inform instructors on your behalf. For most students, coming down with COVID-19 does not have to mean the end of your summer at Stanford. While you will need to isolate until you are symptom free, Summer Session has academic resources to help you succeed. In many cases, students should be able to make up work missed during their time in isolation.

We have asked all instructors to develop plans for working with students in isolation, but it’s possible that if COVID-19 comes at a critical moment, it might prove difficult to make up your work. In addition, some courses do not easily lend themselves to being delivered remotely, and/or require in-person components that are not possible to replicate while isolating. In these instances, stepping out of the program may be the right decision for some students.

All Commuting Students

If You Test Positive for COVID-19

Commuting students, like all our students, will have access to tests. If you aren’t feeling well, please test yourself at home. If you test positive for COVID-19, please isolate at home. If you test positive while on campus, please call a parent or another responsible adult so they can take you home safely.  Notify your instructors of your need to complete course requirements remotely. Reach out to the Summer Session office during normal business hours if you have questions. 

Leaving Isolation

You will be able to return to campus activities once you complete the university-required isolation period:

Stanford’s current policy on leaving isolation is as follows: Students must isolate in place for 5 days. Students may leave isolation on day 6 and resume normal activities as long as they are fever free without fever reducing medication for 24 hours and symptoms are mild and improving. Students leaving isolation in this case will be required to wear a KN95 mask until day 11.  As an alternative, students may test on day 6 and day 8 and resume all normal activities, mask free, as long as both tests are negative.

Continuing Your Coursework

While you are not required to inform your instructors that you have COVID-19, you are highly encouraged to reach out to them to share your isolation status, so they can help you make arrangements to continue your coursework while in isolation. Health information is private and Summer Session will not inform instructors on your behalf. For most students, coming down with COVID-19 does not have to mean the end of your summer at Stanford. While you will need to isolate until you are symptom free, Summer Session has academic resources to help you succeed. In many cases, students should be able to make up work missed during their time in isolation.

We have asked all instructors to develop plans for working with students in isolation, but it’s possible that if COVID-19 comes at a critical moment, it might prove difficult to make up your work. In addition, some courses do not easily lend themselves to being delivered remotely, and/or require in-person components that are not possible to replicate while isolating. In these instances, stepping out of the program may be the right decision for some students.

In the event that a student cannot isolate on campus or off campus, they can explore withdrawing from the Summer Session program and receiving a prorated refund, as set by the Registrar’s Office, before July 28, 2023. The Registrar sets policy regarding refunds for Summer, just as in all other quarters, which will not be altered even if the need to drop a course is the result of sickness, injury, or other unforeseen events.  

Academic Resources

The Summer Academic Resource Center (SARC) is available to provide academic support to students while in isolation, as well as afterwards, through virtual tutoring appointments. For most students, coming down with COVID-19 does not have to mean the end of your summer at Stanford. Of course, if COVID-19 comes at a critical time or your coursework cannot be managed remotely, there are some individuals for whom stepping out of the program will be the right decision.  For most though, while you will need to isolate until you are symptom free, Summer Session has academic resources to help you succeed.