covid-19

COVID-19 Vaccine

All Indiana University Fort Wayne students, faculty and staff are required to have a COVID-19 vaccine and be fully vaccinated or have an approved exemption. This requirement is part of IU’s ongoing successful response to and management of the COVID-19 pandemic on its campuses. 

Learn how more about the policy, how to report your vaccine or request an excemption

Symptoms? Get tested for COVID-19.

If you start experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19, you need to isolate and get tested.

Tested positive for COVID-19?

  1. Isolate: Stay home for at least 5 days and avoid all contact with others per CDC guidelines.
  2. Let IU know of your positive test: Complete the self-report form to let IU know you've tested positive for COVID-19.
  3. Let PFW know of your positive test: Complete the CARE Referral Form for Purdue University Fort Wayne. The CARE team provides support for students on the Fort Wayne campus. 
  4. Check your IU email: Look for an email from IU with information and instructions on isolation.
  5. Monitor your health: Assess your symptoms daily to ensure they're improving. If symptoms worsen or you feel you need medical attention, contact your medical provider.
  6. Ending your isolation: Isolation may end on day 6 as long as you have no symptoms or your symptoms are getting better. If you have a fever or other symptoms, continue to stay in isolation for 10 days or until you have been fever-free for 24 hours with no medication.
  7. Removing your mask after isolation: Individuals should wear a mask until they test negative on two antigen tests 48 hours apart or until day 10 following exposure.

On-campus testing

Antigen, or rapid, COVID-19 tests are available on-campus for students, faculty and staff. Individuals may receive up to 4 tests per month.

Antigen test pick up location
  • Neff Hall, Room 110: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (closed 12-1 p.m.), Mon. - Thurs.