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Isolation and Quarantine Guidance

Last updated May 9, 2022

UND follows isolation and quarantine guidelines recommended by the CDC and the NDDoH.

Please contact us at UND.covid19hotline@UND.edu with questions until June 30, 2022.

Isolation (Positive for COVID-19)

Isolation is used to separate people with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 from those without COVID-19.

Students and employees who are in isolation with COVID-19 (cases) should stay home until it’s safe for them to be around others. Generally, cases will need to isolate for at least 5-days after symptoms develop, or test date if asymptomatic.

How long do I isolate?

Please review the information below for current isolation guidance, including information about how long you should isolate.

CDC Isolation Guidance

NDDOH Isolation Guidance

Quarantine (Close Contacts)

Quarantine is a strategy used to prevent transmission of COVID-19 by keeping people who have been in close contact with someone with COVID-19 apart from others. Close contacts are people who were less than 6 feet away from an infected person for a cumulative total of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period.

Quarantine guidance for household and close contacts is based on vaccination status. You may need to stay home for 5 or more days if you might have been exposed to COVID-19. Household contacts may need to stay home while the case is in isolation and for an additional 5-days after the case has been released.

How long do I quarantine?

Please review the information below for current quarantine guidance, including information about how long you should quarantine.

CDC Quarantine Guidance

NDDOH Quarantine Guidance

University Support

Students

How Students are Placed in Isolation or Quarantine

Students living in the residence halls may isolate or quarantine in UND Isolation and Quarantine spaces (hotels) at no cost. The Director of Emergency Management or their designee will coordinate isolation and quarantine for the University. All University representatives will contact the director or designee to begin this process:

Jen Berger
Director of Emergency Management
Office: 701.777.2030
Cell: 218.779.1816

Terry Wynne
Director for Safety
Office: 701.777.3759
Department: 701.777.3341

Hotel Request Form

Hotels

Students living on-campus in the residence halls are eligible to stay at a designated hotel off-campus at no charge. Meals will also be provided through Dining at no additional cost.

Meals Provided During Quarantine or Isolation

Students who go into UND Isolation and Quarantine Spaces are eligible to receive UND Dining at no additional cost to them. 

  • If a student does not have a meal plan, meals are covered by the University. If a student has a meal plan, the cost of meals is covered by their meal plan. A meal swipe will be taken for each meal delivered.
  • Meals start the day following checking into the space and stops with breakfast on the day of checkout.
  • Meals ordered through hotel room service will not be allowed to be charged to the room and must be paid by the individual and not by the University.

To request meals, students need to submit an online request.

Meal Request Form

Meal Delivery to Hotels or On-Campus Housing

  • Students entering quarantine or isolation at a UND-designated space will receive three meals per day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) from UND Dining. Meals are typically delivered once per day, between 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
  • The online request must be received by midnight to begin receiving UND dining service meals the following day. UND provided meals will be based on the dining center’s menus.
  • Students are responsible to obtain their own meals, via delivery / door dash, etc. from local establishments, at their own expense, prior to the start of UND dining service meals if the student’s dining request did not meet the required time deadline.
  • Students remaining in the residence halls during their isolation or quarantine period are still required to register for meals. After registering for meals students in the residence halls will be required to utilize the dining “sick tray” procedure and indicate their location as “Pickup – I will coordinate delivery” on the location line.
  • The student is responsible for finding someone to pick up their meal for them. The student can ask their Resident Assistant for assistance if they are unable to find someone to assist.
  • Meals will be able to be picked up at both Wilkerson and Squires (only during the academic year). Sack lunch options are also available should more than one meal be needed. Students may also use this option prior to the start of their meal delivery service in the isolation or quarantine hotel.

Expectations While in UND Isolation or Quarantine Spaces

The following expectations pertain to all students who choose to stay in UND Isolation and Quarantine Spaces.

  1. Students are expected to complete the UND Dining form. Students who do not complete the form will not receive meals.
  2. Students will be assigned based on room availability. All room assignments are final. Requests will not be considered when making assignments.
  3. Only one person will be assigned to a room and roommates will not be allowed.
  4. Students are expected to follow the guidelines given to them by the state of North Dakota or other health official.
  5. If a student checks-out of their assigned room prior to the conclusion of their quarantine or isolation time, the student is ineligible to be assigned to another room.
  6. The room rental rate and meals through UND Dining will be paid for by UND. Students are responsible for any additional charges incurred during their stay.
  7. Students are expected not to utilize any of the amenities or common spaces including pools, exercise rooms, etc.

Contacts for Students Entering Isolation or Quarantine

UND Operations Center
701.777.2591

Assignments for isolation and quarantine hotels are made daily from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Employees

Employees who meet NDDoH criteria for isolation or quarantine will not be allowed on UND property or in UND workspaces (campus) during their isolation or quarantine period.

Should I isolate or quarantine?

  COVID-19 Positive
Vaccinated or Not
Close Contact Not Up-to-Date Vaccinations or Not Vaccinated Close Contact Up-to-Date Vaccinations or Was Case Within
Past 90 Days

Am I required to quarantine?

Not Applicable

Yes. A minimum of 5 days of quarantine, followed by 5 days of masking when around others at home and in public is encouraged. Get tested at least 5 days after your last exposure. No. Employees are encouraged to monitor for symptoms and wear a mask around others at home and in public for 10 days. Get tested at least 5 days after your last exposure.

Am I required to isolate?

Yes. Employees are encouraged to isolate. Isolate away from other people for at least 5 full days, followed by 5 days of masking when around others at home and in public. Not Applicable Not Applicable

Can I continue to work?

Employees are not able to be in their offices or on campus and are encouraged to speak with their supervisor about working from home. An ill staff member may use sick leave. An ill faculty member may use short term sick leave. Employees are not able to be in their offices or on campus and are encouraged to speak with their supervisor about working from home.

Employees who are identified as masked close contacts, but are not household contacts, may attend work in person.
Yes. Employees are able to work in person.

Can I still get tested for COVID-19?

The CDC recommends an antigen test towards the end of the 5-day isolation period if you want to test. Yes. Monitor for symptoms and get tested at least 5 days after your last exposure, or if you develop symptoms. Please see testing sites. Yes. Monitor for symptoms and get tested at least 5 days after your last exposure, or if you develop symptoms. Please see testing sites.

Can I still get vaccinated for COVID-19?

It is recommended people not break quarantine or isolation to get vaccinated. It is recommended people not break quarantine or isolation to get vaccinated.

Not Applicable.

Sick Leave

The North Dakota University System is no longer legally allowed to continue offer the Extended Paid Sick Leave (EPSL) or Extended Family Medical Leave Act (EFMLA) as a state employer. Benefited staff or faculty who are required to quarantine or isolate due to exposure to or a positive test for COVID 19 will need to use their sick or annual leave. While the employee might not necessarily be ill during quarantine, employees are permitted to use sick leave in this instance, if telework is not an option. If COVID causes a serious health issue for an employee or their family member, they might be eligible for regular Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) protection and should apply for that protection accordingly.

Employee Assistance Program

Please remember that the Employee Assistance Program is available. The following is the EAP contact information:

The Village Business Institute
1201 25th St S
PO Box 9859
Fargo, ND 58106-9859
P: 1.800.627.8220
F: 701.451.5058

UND Divisional HR Representatives

For questions regarding protected leaves and time off please contact your appropriate HR representative:

Provost/Academic Affairs
Becca Bergee
becca.bergee@UND.edu

VP Marketing & Communications, VP Student Affairs& Diversity, VP Finance & Operations (except Facilities) 
Kelsie Carrier
kelsie.carrier@UND.edu

VP Research & Economic Development
Melissa Arnold
melissa.m.arnold@UND.edu

School of Aerospace Sciences
Gary Ebel
gary.ebel@UND.edu

School of Medicine & Health Science
Jill Sackenreuter
jill.sackenreuter@UND.edu

Facilities Management 
Misty Brustad
misty.brustad@UND.edu

President/Athletics
Peggy Varberg
peggy.varberg@UND.edu

Energy & Environmental Research Center
Sue White
swhite@UNDeerc.org

Contacts for Students Entering Quarantine or Isolation

During Office Hours
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Monday – Friday
OSRR
701.777.2664

Outside of Office Hours
UND Operations Center
701.777.2591

Local COVID-19 Info

Grand Forks Vaccine
Consult for administration of the vaccine.

North Dakota Department of Health
866.207.2880
8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday – Friday

Grand Forks Public Health
701.787.2100
8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday – Friday

Altru COVID Hotline
701.780.6358
24/7

Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741

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