Move-In and Quarantine FAQs

Everyone is going to be tested prior to move-in and we have to stagger schedules to maximize safety. As a result, there are limited days and times on each day. If you have an extenuating circumstance, you can email housing@union.edu and discuss with a staff member.

Since everyone needs to be tested before moving in, we are not allowing any move-ins after hours when the testing center is not open. You will need to make alternative arrangements for the night (hotel, airbnb, etc.) and plan to arrive during the next available testing day.

Email uchealthcenter@union.edu and someone will assist you. If there are time blocks available when you are seeking to move in, you can switch.

You need to do two things:

1. Inform us of your quarantine plan by Dec. 15 using this Union College form.
2. Obtain a COVID-19 test within 72 hours prior to arrival in NY with documentation of a negative result, which you will show at check-in.

Students and families can make their own arrangements to quarantine in New York, or in a contiguous state (New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Vermont, Massachusetts). These arrangements could include staying with friends and family, staying at a hotel or booking a short-term rental. Please note: The state travel restrictions are always subject to change. If the state you are quarantining in becomes restricted list before your arrival to N.Y., you will need to begin a new 14-day required quarantine in a state not on the list.

In most cases, no. NY State regulations for quarantine dictate one person per room/bathroom. Therefore only students living in single rooms in College Park Hall will be permitted to quarantine in their room on campus. Students living anywhere else on campus (including Seward/Roger Hull apartments, Garnet Commons or Washington Square) are not permitted to serve the 14-day quarantine in their room/apartment and must go to the hotel.

Students who are quarantining on campus awaiting test results will have meals delivered to central drop-off locations by Campus Dining Services. Students who are subject to the travel quarantine will need to make their own arrangements for food. You will be provided with a Grubhub account if you use college-sponsored quarantine housing.

Quarantine means you need to stay in your room. For the 48-72 hour pre-test result quarantine, you may leave your room to use the restroom since you will be staying in your on-campus room.

Once your negative test results are back, you no longer need to quarantine.

Yes, the protection provided by antibodies is unknown at this time. You will need to quarantine as indicated.