UWEC Antigen Testing Protocols
Guidelines for all unvaccinated students, faculty and staff
See below for the latest guidelines for all unvaccinated students, faculty and staff.
Please note: Vaccinated students, faculty and staff are also welcome to partake in antigen testing at this time.
UWEC students, faculty and staff
On-campus, unvaccinated UWEC students
All students living in university housing (includes on-campus residence halls, Haymarket Landing, Aspenson Mogensen, Priory Hall) during the fall semester are required to take an antigen test once a week. The weekly testing requirement remains in place until the student is fully vaccinated and uploads their vaccine record.
Off-campus, unvaccinated UWEC students
Students who have not been vaccinated, live in an off-campus residence and are enrolled in the fall semester are required to take an antigen test once a week. The weekly testing requirement remains in place until the student is fully vaccinated and uploads their vaccine record.
Unvaccinated UWEC faculty and staff
Employees who have not been vaccinated are required to take an antigen test once a week. The weekly testing requirement remains in place until an employee is fully vaccinated and uploads their vaccine record.
Testing information
Location
Hilltop Lounge: 15 Garfield Ave, Eau Claire, WI 54701
Testing dates and times
- 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
- 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Tuesday
Type of test
Binax Antigen, with follow-up PCR testing as needed.
Registration
Registration is required. Please sign up for an appointment here: UWEC.vivi.healthcare (select "University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire" button).
Test results
Visit portal.uwec.vivi.healthcare to view your antigen/PCR test results.
Appointment details
- This site includes antigen testing and an immediate, confirming PCR test in line with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services' existing protocol for anyone testing positive. Testing will take only about 30 minutes. The testing is intended to identify asymptomatic individuals who are positive for COVID-19 and are at risk of spreading the virus unknowingly.
- Individuals are asked to bring a smartphone capable of accessing their email account when they visit Hilltop Lookout for a scheduled test.
- Please plan to enter the facility through the westside doors and follow the testing signage.
- Please bring your Blugold ID Card with you when you go to be tested.
Parking information
- You may park in the Circle Towers Lot during clinic testing hours.
- There are 21 stalls noted in green that are available.
- Permits are not required to park in the green stalls.
- Vehicles parked in the green stalls should only be parked for 30 minutes.
- Tickets will be issued to those who are parked longer than 60 minutes.
- If all 21 green stalls are in use, please park in AMP Timed Parking and purchase time. These stalls are noted in blue.
- Please do not park in the two purple stalls as those are reserved for the Hall Directors.
- If you park on any city street near the university, please follow city and campus parking signs. All other campus regulations apply and are being enforced.
- Please utilize Eau Claire transit or walk to Hilltop, if possible, as parking is very limited.
If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms
Students experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 must contact Student Health Service at 715-836-5075 to schedule a PCR testing appointment. Students should not go to Hilltop Lookout or Student Health Service if they are experiencing symptoms, rather they must call in advance to make an appointment. This is an important point for everyone’s safety.
Employees who are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 should contact their health care provider.
UWECBC Students, faculty and staff
Unvaccinated UWECBC students
Students who have not been vaccinated and are enrolled in the fall semester are required to take an antigen test once a week. The weekly testing requirement remains in place until the student is fully vaccinated and uploads their vaccine record.
Unvaccinated UWECBC faculty and staff
Employees who have not been vaccinated are required to take an antigen test once a week. The weekly testing requirement remains in place until an employee is fully vaccinated and uploads their vaccine record.
Testing information
Location
UWEC-Barron County Student Center: Room 403, 1800 College Drive, Rice Lake, WI 54868
Testing dates and times
9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Type of test
Binax Antigen, with follow-up PCR testing as needed.
Registration
Registration is required. Please sign up for an appointment here: UWECBC.vivi.healthcare (select "University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire" button).
Test results
Visit portal.uwecbc.vivi.healthcare to view your antigen/PCR test results.
Appointment details
- This site includes antigen testing and an immediate, confirming PCR test in line with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services' existing protocol for anyone testing positive. Testing will take only about 30 minutes. The testing is intended to identify asymptomatic individuals who are positive for COVID-19 and are at risk of spreading the virus unknowingly.
- Individuals are asked to bring a smartphone capable of accessing their email account when they visit for a scheduled test.
- Please bring your Blugold ID Card with you when you go to be tested.
If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms
Students who are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 should contact their health care provider.
Marshfield students
Marshfield students are to use existing testing services.
Understanding your rapid antigen test results
To best understand what your rapid antigen test results mean, you must first determine if you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms.
These include:
- Fever or chills
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Fatigue
- Muscle or body ache
- Headache
- New loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat
- Congestion or runny nose
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
If you have:
No symptoms, negative rapid antigen test result
If you do not have symptoms, and your rapid antigen test result is negative:
You most likely do not have COVID-19 at this time. This test did not detect SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, when your specimen was collected.
However, you still may be an asymptomatic carrier or acquire the virus later. If you are a close contact of someone with COVID, you need to complete your quarantine. If you are not in quarantine, continue physical distancing, wearing a mask and washing your hands frequently.
Symptoms, negative rapid antigen test result
If you have symptoms, and your rapid antigen test result is negative:
You may still be infected with SARS-CoV-2. Get a confirmatory test today. PCR testing is located in the Alumni Room 350 Davies. Results may take up to four days.
While waiting for these results, isolate at home, monitor symptoms and stay in touch with your doctor. If you have an emergency warning sign (including trouble breathing), seek emergency medical care immediately. Isolation means that you do not go to work, school or public areas; remain in a separate room in your home and use a separate bathroom if possible; don’t share personal items; and follow all standard safety protocols.
No symptoms, positive rapid antigen test result
If you do not have symptoms, and your rapid antigen test result is positive:
Get a confirmatory test today. Results may take up to four days.
While waiting for these results, isolate at home, monitor symptoms and stay in touch with your doctor. If you have an emergency warning sign (including trouble breathing), seek emergency medical care immediately. Isolation means that you do not go to work, school or public areas; remain in a separate room in your home and use a separate bathroom if possible; don’t share personal items; and follow all standard safety protocols.
Symptoms, positive rapid antigen test result
You have symptoms, and your rapid antigen test result is positive:
You are infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. You should isolate at home except to get medical care if your symptoms worsen.
Stay in touch with your doctor and monitor your symptoms. If you have an emergency warning sign (including trouble breathing), seek emergency medical care immediately. Isolation means that you do not go to work, school or public areas; remain in a separate room in your home and use a separate bathroom if possible; don’t share personal items; and follow all standard safety protocols.
Indeterminate rapid antigen test result
Your rapid antigen test result is indeterminate:
There was an error with your test, and we need to repeat it. Please get retested.
If you've been told to isolate
If you’ve been instructed to separate yourself from other people in your home, also called “isolation,” you will need to know when it is safe to stop your isolation.
If you are waiting for a second (confirmatory) test result:
You must isolate until you receive your second test result, which may take 3-4 days.
If you have been diagnosed with COVID-19:
After being diagnosed with COVID-19, even if you don’t have symptoms, you will need to isolate and self-monitor until you are no longer able to spread COVID-19 to others.
Common questions regarding isolation:
When is my home isolation over?
Home isolation is over when:
- You have been fever-free for at least 24 hours without using medicine that reduces fevers.
- Your other symptoms have improved for at least 24 hours.
- At least 10 days have passed since you first had symptoms.
What if I never had symptoms?
You should still stay isolated for at least 10 days after you were tested.
How long am I contagious to others?
You can spread COVID-19 to others beginning two days before your symptoms start until a few days after you recover. Even if you never develop any symptoms, you may be able to spread COVID-19 to others.