Antigen Testing FAQs

What are the dates and hours of testing?  

Cheney Campus: Main Street Dining area in Tawanka Hall

Spring Schedule- March 28th- June 10th

• Mondays: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
• Wednesdays: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Catalyst Building: Catalyst Room 193

 Spring Schedule- March 28th- June 10th

• Thursdays: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

What type of test is EWU using? EWU is administering the Abbot BinaxNOW COVID-19 Antigen Tests. These tests are authorized for emergency use by the FDA.

What is an antigen test? Antigen testing, also referred to as rapid testing, is a type of test designed to detect the coronavirus from nasal swab specimens.

How is the specimen collected? The specimen is collected through a nasal swab. People will be asked to administer their own swab under the supervision of an EWU professional.

Where is this test taking place? Tests will be administered inside the Main Street Dining area in Tawanka Hall and in Catalyst 193/194.

Do I need to make an appointment or fill out any paperwork in advance? You do not have to make an appointment for the testing. However, you will be required to fill out a COVID-19 Test Form. We encourage you to print out this form, fill it out, and bring it with you to the test site.

Is there a cost to getting tested? No. EWU is providing the antigen testing for free to current EWU students and employees.

How will I receive my results? If your test result comes back negative, you will receive an email from EWU informing you of the result. If the result comes back positive, EWU will call the telephone number you provided to inform you of the result and provide direction about isolation.

When will I receive my results? Results should be emailed to you within a few hours of the test.

Can my professor ask to see a copy of my results? Professors may ask students to provide evidence that they have been tested for COVID.

How long are the results good for? A COVID test simply provides information about whether or not you have COVID on the date and time of the test. It is not a guarantee that you will not be exposed to COVID after the test.

Is testing required or optional?  For whom?  How often?

As of March 12, 2022, EWU is no longer requiring unvaccinated employees to engage in weekly COVID-19 testing. EWU encourages all campus community members to take advantage of the free COVID testing offered on campus, especially if they develop symptoms or are identified as a close contact to a person with a confirmed case of COVID.