COVID-19 Testing

SIU students faculty and staff now have multiple ways they can test for COVID-19.

Students with symptoms:
Call 618-453-3311 to schedule an appointment with the Student Health Center.
Students without symptoms:
Appointments can be scheduled on-line or by phone. Register for an on-campus or a drive-through appointment.
Faculty and staff, regardless of symptoms:
On-campus and drive-through appointments can be scheduled on-line or by phone. Register for an on-campus or a drive-through appointment.

Testing Options:

Appointments are required and may be made here: on-campus testing or a drive-through testing.
Bring your insurance card., driver’s license and SIU i.d. No student, faculty or staff member will be turned away due to lack of coverage.
Individuals with symptoms must self-quarantine until they receive further instructions and should not go to class or come to work.
Test results are anticipated within 24 to 48 hours; you will be contacted with results.
All students and employees must follow directives of the Jackson County Health Department to quarantine, isolate or assist with contact tracing.
If you get voicemail when calling the SIH-SIU hotline (833-457-3072) during regular business hours, leave a message with your phone number and you will receive a return call.

Testing is provided through a grant-funded partnership between the Jackson County Health Department, Southern Illinois Healthcare and SIU Carbondale.