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Arriving to UMD - If You Become Ill

Arriving to UMD - If You Become Ill

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RESOURCES FOR NEWLY ARRIVING STUDENTS/SCHOLARS WHO BECOME ILL

Arriving in a new country and not feeling well or testing positive for COVID-19 is not anyone’s ideal situation, and we hope that you begin to feel better soon! If you are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or need to talk to someone, please reach out to our campus Counseling Center.  

What do I do if I have a positive COVID-19 Test or have symptoms of COVID-19?

Report your positive test to return.umd.edu.   

Click here and scroll down through the page to find information on isolation procedures and best practices for self-care during COVID-19.

Please, if you are not feeling well, do not come to campus or in-person orientation activities. Remember you are asked to follow the guidance from the University Health Center.  

If you have additional questions or concerns contact the UMD Health Center Heal Line

I am new to campus and have orientation requirements.

All ISSS orientation requirements for students, faculty and scholars can be completed online. 

Who should I contact to let them know I have a positive covid-19 test result or do not feel well?

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS with COVID-19 symptoms or a positive test result 

  • If you are a newly arrived undergraduate student who has not completed undergraduate orientation (and therefore not yet enrolled in classes), please reach out to the Office of Student Orientation and Transition.
  • If you are not already enrolled full-time, please work with your academic advisor in your academic department to meet this requirement.  
  • Students should reach out to their professors to indicate that they are ill and determine a plan regarding their coursework.

GRADUATE STUDENTS with COVID-19 symptoms or a positive test result 

  • Be sure you have done all online orientation modules as indicated by the Graduate School. 
  • If you are not already enrolled full-time, please work with your Graduate Director in your academic department to complete this requirement. 
  • Students should reach out to their professors to indicate that they are ill to determine a plan regarding their coursework.

FACULTY/SCHOLARS with COVID-19 symptoms or a positive test result 

  • Scholars should be in contact with their departmental contact to inform them that they have tested positive.
  • Your department will discuss with you how to report your absence from work during this time. If they do not tell you how to report an absence, please ask them about the correct process.

 

How can I get food/basic necessities without leaving my residence? 

The services below allow you to shop for food and other supplies online and have them delivered to your residence. Download the apps, or use your browser to create an account and order groceries, other essentials, or takeout food.

 

How can I get tested for COVID-19?

The University provides suggestions regarding on and off campus COVID-19 testing locations here. 

You can also order free self-test kits from the U.S. Postal Service here.

 

We want you to recover quickly and feel better.

If you have questions or concerns regarding your immigration status as an F-1 student, J-1 student, or faculty/scholar, please reach out to ISSS using our chat service or by making a virtual appointment.  ISSS is here to help you with your check-in process to the university and to support you during your stay with the University of Maryland.  Stop by the International Student and Scholar Services reception desk once you are feeling better and cleared to come to campus for a warm Terrapin welcome.