During the months of October and November, OCU is administering monthly proactive COVID-19 testing for all residential students.
Dr. Levi Harrel, Dean of Students, said that testing will take place multiple times.
“The University has made the decision to implement proactive testing in two-fold, regardless of vaccination status,” Harrel said. “The testing will take place in groups in October and November. All students will also test after Fall and Thanksgiving breaks.”
For routine testing, students will be divided into four groups. Each group will be tested during one week of the month.
“Out of an abundance of caution, OCU officials have decided that testing is necessary; especially in situations like Fall and Thanksgiving breaks when students will most likely be socializing outside of campus,” Harrel said.
Students will receive an email the week before their required monthly COVID testing. A $100 fine will be administered to students if they fail to complete their test without prior notice.
“We have been stable for the majority of the semester, and have remained at low alert,” Harrel said. “This shows that the high vaccination levels among students and faculty have been beneficial in keeping our campus community safe.”
According to Harrel, despite the progress that has been made, COVID is still very much a reality.
“I absolutely encourage students to continue to wear a mask in public places, and observe social distancing, when necessary,” Harrel said. “I also advise that students get vaccinated if they are not already.”
COVID tests can be scheduled online at https://secure.okcu.edu/covid19test. All testing will take place at the Campus Clinic.
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