Conn launches robust COVID-19 testing program

Connecticut College has launched a robust COVID-19 testing program as the community prepares to welcome students back to campus for the first time since March. As part of the program, all students, as well as faculty and staff, who are on campus more than two days a week will be tested twice weekly. Faculty and staff who are on campus less than three days a week will be tested once a week.

The College is partnering with the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard to conduct the onboarding and surveillance testing. The Broad Institute has developed a specific PCR testing program for colleges and universities that provides results within 24 hours of receiving samples in their laboratory. The College set up a testing center in the athletic center and began testing faculty and staff last week. Students are being tested as they arrive this week.

“Our team has been working tirelessly to take the steps necessary to bring our community back to campus safely while delivering the highest quality educational experience,” said Dean of Students Victor Arcelus. “Our robust testing program—one of the most comprehensive in the country—is a key element of our plan. We are fortunate to be partnered with the Broad Institute, we are excited to be welcoming students back to campus and we are looking forward to a healthy fall.”