Updated Jan. 9, 2023
Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Preventions'
COVID-19 Testing webpage for guidance on when to test and what type of test to take, especially if you tested positive in the last 90 days.
Always keep in mind that testing is only one part of preventing the spread of COVID-19.
On-campus COVID-19 testing
Rapid tests are available to students, faculty and staff who may need testing and do not have access to a rapid test. You can visit the offices listed below for a rapid test:
Lincoln Park CampusOffice of Health Promotion and Wellness (Located in the Student Center)
2250 N Sheffield Suite 302
Loop CampusStudent Affairs Office (Located in the Lewis Center)
25 E. Jackson Blvd Suite 1400
Both offices are open for pick up Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please note tests will not be available for pick-up w
hile the university is closed. If you can not visit during these times, please contact us at
DePaulCommunityHealth@depaul.edu.
At-home tests
The federal administration is restarting the free at-home COVID-19 test program, permitting each American household to order up to four free tests this winter from
COVIDTests.gov.
DePaul's medical plan pharmacy benefits now cover over-the-counter COVID diagnostic tests for employees enrolled in the university's HMO, PPO or CDHP plans. This coverage is per new federal guidance and is effective through the end of the federal public health emergency.
Learn more.
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.
Questions or concerns
For questions or concerns, please email
DePaulCommunityHealth@depaul.edu.