Free On Campus PCR Testing
Hello Students:
Westchester Community College is pleased to announce that WCC will be offering free, on-campus PCR saliva-based testing administered by the Westchester Medical Center. All currently registered WCC students are able to take advantage of this opportunity – more details are listed below.
Days & Hours of Operation:
FALL 2022 (September 6 – December 23, 2022)
Mondays from 9:30am to 4:45pm
Tuesdays from 9:30am to 4:45pm (No testing on 11/08/2022 – Election Day)
Saturdays from 10:00am to 2:00pm (No testing on Saturday, 11/19/2022 or 11/27/2022)
Students needing to test on other days can obtain testing on-site at the Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla. Please visit the COVID-19 Testing Page for more information.
Location:
WCC Technology Building Lounge (Room 137)
Appointments:
No appointments necessary, testing will be offered on a walk-in basis.
Question and Answers
What Do I Need To Do Before Coming For My Test:
- Register with Quadrant Biosciences in advance with this link https://app.clarifi-covid-19.com/
*(see below for step by step instructions how to register)
What Do I Need to Bring With Me:
- If you can, print and complete the Authorization to Disclose Protected Health Information form and bring it with you. This will expedite the process for you. If you are unable to print a copy in advance, copies will be available at the testing site.
What Do I Need To Do To Prepare For My Test:
- Do not brush teeth or use mouth wash within one HOUR of the test.
- Do not eat anything, including mints, gum, or lozenges within 30 MINUTES of the test
- Do not drink anything (other than water), within 30 MINUTES of the test
- Do not smoke, vape or use other tobacco products within 30 MINUTES of the test
When Will I Get My Test Results:
- You will receive an email with your test results usually in 24 to 48 hours.
- Test results will be shared with the college, so you do not need to forward them to WCC.
- You may continue going to class while you wait for your test results, so long as you do not have any symptoms of COVID-19.
- If you test positive for COVID-19, you must remain at home until contacted by WCC Health Services.
Step by Step instructions to register with Quadrant Biosciences:
- Click on this link: https://app.clarifi-covid-19.com/
- Register and verify your email with Quadrant and create a password for your account
- Login to your account and ADD YOUR PROFILE
- Select College/University as the Organization Type
- Select and verify Westchester Community College WMC as the Organization
- Enter personal information, address information, student information, insurance information (if you have insurance)
- Select every consent under Test Authorization and submit/complete your profile
We are excited to offer you this opportunity and as always, thank you for helping us maintain the health and safety of the college community.
The Office of Student Life
studentlifedean@sunywcc.edu