COVID-19 Testing Schedule: University Closure
There will be no on-campus testing from Thursday, Dec. 23, to Sunday, Jan. 2. All testing will resume on Monday, Jan. 3. On-site testing will be located at the Student Union – Arizona Room starting Jan. 3.
All employees, students and designated campus colleagues are encouraged to get tested for COVID-19, regardless of vaccination status, in advance of holiday travel and gatherings, and upon return to campus for the spring semester. Below, please see the testing schedule leading up to the holidays and University Closure.
For free testing options during the holidays and University Closure, consult the Pima County testing centers page.
Cats TakeAway Testing on Main Campus
| Tuesday, Dec. 21 | Last day to drop off your sample |
| Wednesday, Dec. 22-Sunday, Jan. 2 | Drop-off not available |
| Monday, Jan. 3 | Sample drop-off resumes |
Registration is required for PCR testing. Test results are usually available within two business days of sample drop-off. Visit the Cats TakeAway Testing page for more information regarding Tucson locations and the holiday schedule for the Phoenix Biomedical Campus and Oro Valley, Sierra Vista and Yuma locations.
On-Site Testing (Rapid Antigen and PCR)
| Tuesday, Dec. 21, 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. | Last day for on-site PCR testing | Student Union – Catalina Room, third floor |
| Wednesday, Dec. 22, 7:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | Rapid antigen testing only | Student Union – Catalina Room, third floor |
| Thursday, Dec. 23-Sunday, Jan. 2 | Closed | |
| Monday, Jan. 3, 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. | On-site rapid antigen and PCR testing resumes (M-F, 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.) | Student Union – Arizona Room, third floor |
Testing registration and appointments are required. Same-day appointments are usually available. Visit Wildcat OneStop to register and schedule a test. Results are usually available within two hours for a rapid antigen test, and within two business days for a PCR test.
Visit the COVID-19 Testing page for more information about testing on campus, including how to register for testing.
If you are experiencing symptoms: Contact Campus Health (see Campus Health website for adjusted hours during University Closure) or your health care provider to discuss your symptoms, or visit the Campus Health TakeAway Testing location (refer to the schedule above).
Questions? Call the COVID Ambassador Team Hotline at 520-848-4045 between 7 a.m.-7 p.m. daily, or email covidhelp@arizona.edu. The hotline will be closed Dec. 23 tto Jan. 2 but voicemail and email will be monitored.