Student COVID-19 Information Line
If you're a Stony Brook student who received a positive COVID-19 test result recently, call (631) 632-6176 (on campus 2-6176) and leave a message to report a recent COVID-19 positive test. In this message, provide your name, SBU ID#, a phone number to return your call, and a brief description of why you are calling. Messages will be returned as quickly as possible, generally within 24 business hours of receipt. The COVID Response Team will provide information on next steps.
While you are awaiting a call back, please DO NOT attend classes, work or any other on campus activities.
If You Tested Off-Campus or Using an At-Home Test:
If you have not tested on campus and your positive test was an at-home test or done at off-campus location, please call the COVID Response Team and be sure to follow the steps below:
In addition to contacting the Student Health Service COVID Response Team, you should
also contact the Student Support Team at student_supportteam@stonybrook.edu or (631) 632-7320, so that they can then contact your instructors regarding your
absence from class. The Student Support Team does not share any personal or medical
information with your instructors, but will validate your absence from in-person classes
for the duration of your isolation or quarantine period. You are permitted to continue
any online courses if you feel well enough to do so.
Residential Students please review this important information about isolation and quarantine guidelines.
If you were exposed to someone with COVID-19:
Vaccination and Booster Status | Do I need to quarantine? | Important next steps |
If you were exposed to someone with COVID-19 and are fully vaccinated and boosted, or are fully vaccinated and not yet eligible for a booster per CDC guidelines: | NO, you do not need to quarantine. |
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If you were exposed to someone with COVID-19 and are eligible for a booster per CDC guidelines and not boosted or are partially vaccinated or not vaccinated with an approved exemption: | YES, you do need to quarantine. |
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