For Students

The health, safety, and well-being of our entire campus community—students, faculty, staff, and visitors—is our top priority.

• COVID-19 positive?  Email contacttracing@drake.edu
• COVID-19 symptoms?  Email contacttracing@drake.edu
• Boosted?  Report it here
• Want a test? Free, self-administered COVID-19 tests are availabe at the Student Services Center in Olmsted. Test kits are accepted between 8 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Monday–Friday.
• Other questions?  See the detailed FAQ

The University’s plans follow recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Iowa Department of Public Health, and Polk County Health. Knowledge and understanding of the COVID-19 virus continue to evolve, as will our policies and plans. This website is the University’s central source of updates and information regarding COVID-19.

Student Support Services

A wide range of support services for Drake University students are now available online.