Navigating COVID-19 treatment and isolation options can be overwhelming. U-M has many resources to help you.

Isolation

If you test positive for COVID-19:

  • Report your positive test result, unless you tested through University Health Service. UHS test results are automatically shared with the U-M Department of Environment, Health & Safety (EHS).
  • Make an isolation plan, which could include relocating to your permanent residence, staying with a nearby relative or friend, or finding a hotel space. The isolation guidelines below need to be met. Students in Michigan Housing need to leave their residence halls during isolation, even if they are in a single room.
  • Most isolation periods are five days long, unless your symptoms persist or you have a weakened immune system. Most people need to mask around others for an additional five days after they complete their isolation period.
  • EHS will contact you, generally within 24 hours, to discuss your care and isolation options and your timeline. The CDC offers guidance on isolation timelines.
  • Students can contact the Dean of Students Office or their academic deans’ office to discuss how to address missed classes, coursework, or other academic concerns.

Isolation guidelines:

  • Students living in Michigan Housing (including Munger and Law Quad):
    • You will need to leave your residence hall during your isolation. You will be contacted as soon as possible by EHS to discuss your options. Depending on timing, this may mean that it is necessary for you to remain in your residence hall overnight. If so, minimize contact with others and wear a mask, except when sleeping. If you have additional questions, you can email QandICenter@umich.edu.
    • You may relocate off campus, such as to a permanent residence, if:
      • You can drive to the location in under one day. Do not use public transportation (including buses, trains, taxis and planes) or ride sharing (such as Lyft or Uber).
      • Only one other person will be in the car during the drive.
      • You will have access to your own closed-door bedroom.
      • You will have access to your own bathroom or share a bathroom with 1-2 others and can clean and disinfect the space after every use.
    • Isolation spaces on campus are limited. If you are authorized to use one of these, U-M will arrange for transportation if you are unable to drive yourself, and will help with the check-in into isolation housing. Learn more about isolation housing.
  • Students living off campus and in Northwood Community Apartments:
    • It may be safe to isolate in your current location if:
      • You have access to your own closed-door bedroom.
      • You have access to your own bathroom or share a bathroom with 1-2 others and can clean and disinfect the space after every use.
      • You can articulate a plan with your housemates about cleaning, disinfecting and avoiding shared time in common spaces, such as a kitchen.
    • You may consider relocating to another residence, such as a permanent residence, for your isolation period if:
      • You can drive to the location in under one day. Do not use public transportation (including buses, trains, taxis and planes) or ride sharing (such as Lyft or Uber).
      • Only one other person will be in the car during the drive.
      • You will have access to your own closed-door bedroom.
      • You will have access to your own bathroom or share a bathroom with 1-2 others and can clean and disinfect the space after every use.
  • Employees:
    • Do not come to work. Contact your supervisor and await further instruction from EHS.

Treatment

Students and employees can access COVID-19 treatments such as Paxlovid, Evushield, etc., the following ways:

  • On campus at the University Health Service (patients only).
  • Michigan Medicine Virtual Urgent Care.
  • Through primary care providers.
  • Through the Washtenaw County Health Department.

Continued Support & Check-Ins

While in quarantine/isolation, various individuals from the university will be in regular phone or email contact with the student to provide ongoing support for student life concerns (e.g. academic, financial, facilities and housing, mental health and well-being), clinical information and check-in and public health information as necessary.

Case Management & Follow-up

When you are diagnosed with COVID-19, a case investigator from the Department of Environment, Health & Safety will contact you and provide education about isolation, close contact notification, criteria to complete isolation and resources to successfully complete isolation.

Post-COVID Care

Recovering from COVID-19 can have persistent physical, emotional, financial and academic impacts. Please consult with UHS, CAPS or the Dean of Students Office for support and assistance, including connections with other available resources, if you are struggling in any way due to COVID. More information can be found here.

Michigan Medicine has created two new COVID-19 Long Haul Clinics, one for adults and one for children.

The Multidisciplinary Post COVID-19 Clinic, or COVID-19 Long Haul Clinic, provides post-discharge care to adult patients experiencing long-term post COVID symptoms and complications.

Mental Health & Well-being Resources

Focusing on our mental health and well-being is more important than ever. Many of the resources below have been created or expanded to meet the increased needs of our community: