COVID-19 Testing Guidelines Released for On-Campus Students

Sept. 21, 2020

SARANAC LAKE -- Recent upticks in COVID-19 infections across college campuses have led the State University of New York (SUNY), of which North Country Community College is a part of, to adopt and require COVID-19 testing plans for all campuses. 

Effective immediately, all students must present evidence of a negative COVID-19 test result prior to arriving on campus for any reason other than a curbside pickup arrangement.  

The test must be administered within 5-8 days of the student's arrival on campus.  After a student is initially tested, if he/she will be on campus regularly, the student must also agree to participate in pooled surveillance testing every two weeks.  The pooled surveillance tests can be given on campus and students would participate by providing a saliva sample.

Coming to Campus: Plan in Advance!
  • Using contact information on the website, make an appointment to come on campus by contacting the office or service you will be using.  For example, if you are looking for a tutoring appointment at the Learning Assistance Center, go to that webpage to make the appointment. If you are looking to make an appointment with the Business Office, go to the Business Office page for contact information.
  • Everyone on campus must wear a mask and social distance whenever possible.
Checklist for PCR COVID-19 Test:
  • Test must be administered within 5-8 days of first arrival on campus.
  • Call to make an appointment with your local healthcare provider to set up a test. Let them know that you will need to have results back within 5-6 days and that you will need proof of a negative result.
  • Let them know whether or not you have insurance.
  • Email test results along with your scheduled appointment time to Stacie Hurwitch at shurwitch@nccc.edu
  • Questions should be directed to Stacie Hurwitch at shurwitch@nccc.edu.

Contact Information for Testing Sites:

Adirondack Health (SL):
  1. Call to make an appointment to get tested. A medical order is not required. 518-891-4141. 
  2. Insurance should cover the costs, but if an individual does not have insurance, let Adirondack Health know and they can make arrangements to cover the test through a grant.
Elizabethtown Community Hospital:
  1. A medical order (referral) is needed from a primary care provider in order to get a test.
  2. Individuals should contact their primary care provider to request the test.
 Alice Hyde:
  1. A medical order (referral) is needed from a primary care provider in order to get a test.
  2. Individuals should contact their primary care provider to request the test.
 Ticonderoga:
  1. A medical order (referral) is needed from a primary care provider in order to get a test.
  2. Individuals should contact their primary care provider to request the test.
Mountain Medical: Appointment needed. No referral needed.  Check to make sure they take insurance.
  1. Malone: (518) 521-3322
  2. Saranac Lake: (518) 897-1000
WellNow Urgent Care: No Appointment needed. No referral needed.  Check to make sure they take insurance.
  1. Plattsburgh: (518) 536-3071
 
For more information refer to our Fall 2020 Plans and Protocols page.