AGGIES CARE: N.C. A&T COVID-19 Protocols

As we prepare for the upcoming semester, North Carolina A&T remains committed to the health and safety of our campus community. Please review the updated COVID-19 protocols below.

 
As of March 1, 2024, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Covid isolation protocol now matches public health advice for flu and other respiratory illnesses: Stay home when you’re sick but return to school or work once you’re feeling better and you’ve been without a fever for 24 hours.

Stay home and away from others (including people you live with who are not sick) if you have viral symptoms that may include but are not limited to chest discomfort, chills, cough, decrease in appetite, diarrhea, fatigue (tiredness), fever or feeling feverish, headache, muscle or body aches, new loss of taste or smell, runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, sore throat, vomiting, weakness, wheezing. You can go back to your normal activities when, for at least 24 hours, both are true:

  • Your symptoms are getting better overall, and
  • You have not had a fever (and are not using fever-reducing medication). 

When you go back to your normal activities, take added precautions over the next 5 days, such as taking additional steps for cleaner air, hygiene, masks, and physical distancing. Taking these extra precautions will help reduce the spread to others. People at higher risk for severe Covid complications, such as the elderly, people with weak immune systems and pregnant women, may need to take additional precautions.

For COVID-19, taking a rapid antigen test can help you know how likely you are to spread the virus. A positive test tends to mean it is more likely that you can spread the virus to others.  

Below is a summary of the protocol:

If You Are Experiencing Symptoms

  • Contact the Alvin V. Blount Jr. Student Health Center to discuss services for Covid 19 testing.
  • If you test positive for COVID 19:
    • You may return to class /campus activities once symptoms improve, and you’ve been fever-free for 24 hours without medication.
    • After returning, continue to:
      • Wear a mask indoors for 5 days.
      • Practice physical distancing and good hand hygiene.
      • Avoid large gatherings when possible
    • If your symptoms worsen again, please contact the Alvin V. Blount Jr. Student Health Center for further guidance.

If You Test Positive Without Symptoms

  • Contact the Alivn V. Blount Jr. Student Health Center at health@ncat.edu for further guidance.
  • Isolate for at least 5 daysfrom the date of your positive test.
  • Monitor for symptoms during this time.
  • After isolation, continue masking and distancing for 5 additional days.

General Reminders

  • If exposed to COVID-19, monitor yourself for symptoms. If symptoms arise, contact the Alvin V. Blount Jr. Student Health Center for further guidance. 
    • If you do not have symptoms: Wear a mask for 10 days and test within 3-5 days of exposure
    • Students with weakened immune systems should consult the Student Health Center for personalized guidance.
    • For more information, visit Aggies Care.
       

At the present time, there are 3 options for students, faculty and staff at the Alvin V. Blount Jr. Student Health Center (SHC) for Covid testing.   We no longer offer free home Covid testing kits.  Current options are as listed:

  • Asymptomatic patients may receive a Binax Now Covid test in the SHC clinic; testing will be billed to insurance
  • Patients with symptoms and underlying medical concerns will be encouraged to have an office visit in the SHC; office visit and testing will be filled to insurance
  • Purchase at home covid testing kit from Aggie Cares pharmacy (while supplies last).

 

Let’s continue to protect each other and keep our campus safe. Thank you for doing your part!

For further information go to the Centers for Disease Control and prevention website and search the Covid-19 section. CDC updates and simplifies respiratory virus recommendations | CDC Online Newsroom | CDC


Page updated 8/27/2025