Updated Sept. 13, 2021
On-campus COVID-19 testing
Please note: DePaul’s on-campus testing is limited to current DePaul faculty, staff, and students.
DePaul will conduct saliva-based COVID-19 testing following this schedule:
Loop Campus:
- Mondays 9 a.m. – Noon; Thursdays 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
- Location: DePaul Center (1 E. Jackson Blvd.), Concourse Area
Lincoln Park Campus:
- Tuesdays 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.; Wednesdays 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.; Fridays 9 a.m. – Noon
- Location: McGrath-Phillips Arena inside Sullivan Athletic Center (2323 N. Sheffield Ave.), Lobby
Who should utilize on-campus testing
Those with exemptions: Unvaccinated faculty, staff and students with medical/religious exemptions are required to be tested on a regular basis. These individuals will receive communication via email on the required frequency.
If you have possible
COVID-19 symptoms with no exposure: Regardless of vaccination status, get tested as soon as possible. Stay home (except to get tested) while you have symptoms and do NOT attend in-person class. Report positive test results
at this reporting website or call (773) 207-4340. A representative is available Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday – Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
If you were exposed to COVID-19 and have no symptoms:
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If vaccinated, get tested 3-5 days following exposure. There is no need to quarantine or report unless you test positive.
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If unvaccinated, quarantine immediately. Stay home (except to get tested) and do NOT attend in-person class. Follow
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines and stay home for 10 days without testing or 7 days after receiving a negative test result (test must occur on day 5 after exposure or later). Report positive test results
at this reporting website or call (773) 207-4340. A representative is available Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday – Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Who should not seek on-campus testing
- Individuals who have tested positive in the last 90 days should NOT re-test unless they develop symptoms.
- If you need a negative COVID test for another reason, such as to attend an event unrelated to your coursework or employment, the university asks that you seek testing elsewhere. This will allow the university to keep testing available where it is most needed.
- If you are not a current DePaul student, faculty or staff member, please seek testing via the options detailed below for Chicago, Illinois or out-of-state residents.
Making an appointment
On-campus testing is by appointment only. You will not be charged for testing and do not need to provide proof of insurance.
We are partnering with SHIELD IL to provide this testing and need you to complete the following steps to confirm your COVID-19 test:
- Complete the DePaul COVID test waiver form located here:
DePaul SHIELD Waiver (qualtrics.com). There is no need to fill out the waiver form again if you choose to schedule more than one test.
- Schedule a testing appointment by visiting the
SHIELD IL login webpage.
- You will need a specific DePaul code. (Students: x2z7zqti-stu) (Faculty and staff: x2z7zqti-emp)
- Choose DePaul Lincoln Park Campus or Loop Campus and choose a date/time.
- Refrain from eating, drinking, brushing your teeth, using mouthwash, chewing gum and using tobaccos for at least one hour before submitting your saliva sample at the test site.
- Bring your DePaul ID with you to your testing appointment.
- Test results will be available within 12-24 hours. You should always report a positive test to the university at
go.depaul.edu/reportcovid. People who have tested positive should not re-test for 90 days from the date of their positive test.
Always keep in mind that testing is only one part of preventing the spread of COVID-19. For more information on the test, please visit the
SHIELD IL website.
Chicago-area residents
Please visit the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
website for testing location information. Testing locations and hours of operation may change, particularly for mobile testing sites, so please check the CDPH website prior to visiting a location for the most up-to-date information.
Illinois residents
Please visit the Illinois Department of Public Health
website for COVID-19 testing locations.
Out-of-state residents
For students, faculty and staff living outside Illinois, please check your local and state public health departments’ websites for more information.
Mail-in kit option
DePaul has contracted with LabCorp to provide current students, faculty and staff with the option for a COVID-19 PCR home test. This option is for
those with symptoms or known exposure to an individual who has tested positive and are having difficulty finding an accessible testing site. If you are having symptoms or have known exposure, it is recommended to first contact your healthcare provider to discuss if and how to get tested.
LabCorp will ship to current DePaul students, faculty and staff residing in the United States. DePaul covers the cost of the kit. Unfortunately, this option can NOT be used by family members or household contacts who are NOT current DePaul students, faculty, or staff.
Report exposure or symptoms online. A contact tracer will follow up with you and can assist with getting you a mail-in test kit if needed.
Questions or concerns
Have you tested positive for COVID-19, and/or have questions or concerns? If so, please email
DePaulCommunityHealth@depaul.edu.