Frequently Asked Questions

Facial coverings are welcome in all university-owned or controlled spaces but are not required unless you have tested positive within the last 10 days. If you have been exposed it would be helpful to wear a mask for 5 days after exposure when you could confirm that you were not infected with COVID testing.

• Anyone who has been exposed or tests positive for COVID-19 should continue to wear a facial covering when recommended by CDC guidelines.

If you feel more comfortable wearing a facial covering in campus spaces where it is not required, please continue to wear one. Free KN95 and medical masks for the Boise State campus community are available for pick-up at the front desk of Campus School, in Human Resources, at the Information Desk in the Student Union Building, and at the front desk of each residence hall. 

We expect all members of our campus community to be respectful of others’ choices. If you witness or experience facial covering-related discrimination please report the incident to Title IX and Institutional Equity.

Some are better than others. Details can be found on the facial covering section of our Stay Healthy page.

Testing is fast and easy at Boise State!  Details can be found on our Public Health Testing Center page.

The Boise State Public Health Testing Center offers insurance-based PCR COVID-19 tests. Details can be found on our Public Health Testing Center page.

Please visit our COVID-19 Testing Appointments page for detailed instructions on how to schedule your testing appointment.

After testing at the Public Health Testing Center, you will receive an email within 1-2 business days letting you know when your test result is ready. For urgent testing needs, testing before 12 p.m. is recommended for the fastest results. Results are accessible from your secure patient portal. Boise State follows all state and federal privacy requirements.

Boise State offers COVID-19 testing services to the University and the greater SW Idaho community. Please bring your insurance card with you to your appointment. For more billing information, please visit our Testing Service and Charges page.

Please note that on March 1st, 2024, CDC guidelines changed regarding COVID-19 recommendations. There are no longer requirements for isolating when you test positive for COVID-19. You do not need to report cases of COVID-19 to Public Health unless you or the patient lives on campus, has a shared bedroom, and would like to utilize Public Health housing.

Contact Boise State Public Health at publichealth@boisestate.edu or 208-426-1523. A Public Health team member will call you to discuss your situation and assist you with next steps, which may include public housing options. Details can be found on our Access Public Health Housing page.

You will work with the Public Health Team to move from your residence hall to public health housing located at University Manor. Details on the process can be found on our Access Public Health Housing page.

You may temporarily leave to pick up food on campus.  Please wear a good fitting mask, practice social distancing, do not eat with others (take your food back to your room), and  pre-order your meals with Boost to reduce the amount of time you are around others. If you do not have access to food or meals on campus, please reach out to Boise State Public Health for assistance accessing food.

Please note that on March 1st, 2024, CDC guidelines changed regarding COVID-19 recommendations. This is because we are in a very different place with COVID-19 than we once were. You do not need to report cases of COVID-19 to Public Health unless you or the patient lives on campus, has a shared bedroom, and would like to utilize Public Health housing.

Please reach out to the Boise State Public Health for testing options at publichealth@boisestate.edu or 208-426-1523. A Public Health team member will reach out to you by phone or email to assist with next steps and share guidance.

Breakthrough COVID-19 infections are possible even in those who are fully vaccinated. Boise State Public Health will work with individuals to review their symptoms and assist with appropriate next steps.

The absence of facial coverings and distancing means it is all the more important to identify potential cases of COVID-19 so that steps can be taken to limit spread and achieve a safe and healthy campus environment for all campus community members.

Yes, our clinic offers COVID and Influenza vaccines. Details can be found on our Boise State Vaccination Clinic page. 

You alone make the decision about whether to get a COVID-19 vaccine. We encourage you to talk to your healthcare provider and review vaccine safety resources provided on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s website.

Boise State supports the CDC’s acknowledgement that a COVID-19 vaccination is an important tool to help us all stop the pandemic. Given the social, mental, and economic impact of COVID-19, the large number of associated hospitalizations and deaths, and the high number of remaining long-term health issues following disease recovery; we believe that the individual and societal benefits of vaccination outweigh the associated side effects.

To determine what COVID vaccine(s) are appropriate for you, please visit the CDC’s COVID-19 Vaccine page. CDC approved vaccines are available at the Public Health Vaccination Clinic.

Information about how to request a replacement COVID-19 vaccination card can be found on our COVID-19 Vaccination Appointments page. 

Testing Options, retrieving test results, vaccination, or general public health questions: Email publichealth@boisestate.edu or call 208-426-1523