Current Testing Sites and Hours

Symptomatic and close-contact testing is now being conducted at Houston Hall.

Download a map of COVID-19 testing sites on campus (PDF)

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Tent, Du Bois/Rodin/High Rise Field

7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
Closed Saturday and Sunday
3901 Locust Walk, Philadelphia, PA 19104

  • Enter from the southwest side of Locust Walk.
  • The testing tent is located between Rodin and Du Bois College Houses.
  • Inclement weather, such as the threat of lightning and/or high sustained winds, may affect the hours for COVID-19 testing.
  • Testing is saliva-based for screening purposes of asymptomatic individuals.
  • Testing site is closed on Labor Day, Monday, September 6.

Houston Hall

8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
Closed Saturday and Sunday
3417 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104

  • Enter from Spruce Street/Hall of Flags.
  • Testing is conducted indoors.
  • Testing is saliva-based for screening purposes of asymptomatic individuals.
  • The location is ADA accessible.
  • Testing site is closed on Labor Day, Monday, September 6.

Houston Hall (Symptomatic and Close-Contact Tests)

8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Saturday
3417 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104

  • New! This testing site's operations were formerly conducted at Irvine Auditorium.
  • Enter from Spruce Street/Hall of Flags.
  • Testing is conducted indoors.
  • Testing is performed on symptomatic/close-contact individuals.
  • Testing uses a nasal swab.
  • The location is ADA accessible.
  • Testing site is closed on Labor Day, Monday, September 6.

Red Pass Management of Symptoms and Close Contacts

When you enroll in PennOpen Pass  and report symptoms or recent contact with someone who may have COVID-19, you get a Red PennOpen Pass. Answer the additional questions, and read and follow the instructions on your Red Pass carefully. In addition:

  • Self-isolate at home and do not go to work/class in-person.
  • Stay home, wear a face covering, and avoid contact with others - including those you live with.
  • Contact your manager or Campus Health (if you are a student) to let them know about your absence from work or class.
  • Seek care and advice from one of the following clinical team(s): Occupational Medicine, your primary care provider, or Campus Health. If you would like to speak to a Penn Medicine clinician to discuss your situation, please schedule a call using this link: https://pennmedicine.org/on-rn.