FREE COVID-19 TESTING
Free Self-administered Tests
In response to the surge in COVID-19 infections, Georgia State University expanded COVID-19 testing by making free, self-administered PCR saliva test kits available to students, faculty and staff. Individuals may pick up a test kit at the Atlanta Campus location listed below, complete the instructions and return the test to the dropbox at the location. Test results are returned within 48 hours and will be emailed to the individuals by the BRIO testing lab.
Pick-up Locations:
Atlanta Campus
Student Center East Information Desk
55 Gilmer St.
Atlanta, GA 30303
1st Floor
Monday-Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
More Testing Resources
Georgia State students, faculty and staff can also get COVID-19 tests at the off-campus sites that are open to the public. So, if you have a close friend or loved one who isn’t a member of the Georgia State community and wants a test, they can visit a public testing site.
Downtown Atlanta Campus
- Fulton County Health Department mobile site – 130 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30303. Testing provided regardless of symptoms and free of charge. Call 404-613-8150 to schedule an appointment.
- Center for Health and Rehabilitation – 265 Blvd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30312. Testing provided regardless of symptoms and free of charge. Call 404-613-8150 to schedule an appointment or walk in to get tested.
Clarkston
- Walmart Mobile Testing – 1825 Rockbridge Road SW, Stone Mountain, GA 30087. Testing provided regardless of symptoms and free of charge. Call (800) 635-8611 for an appointment.
Alpharetta
- Fulton County Board of Health – Alpharetta drive-thru, 4700 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta, GA 30005. Testing provided regardless of symptoms and free of charge. Call 404-613-8150 for an appointment.
Newton
- Walmart Mobile Testing – 8424 Mall Parkway, Stonecrest, GA 30038. Testing provided regardless of symptoms and free of charge. Call 1-800-635-8611 for an appointment.
These organizations are offering testing in multiple sites.
- Georgia Department of Health
Testing provided regardless of symptoms and free of charge. - Community Organized Relief Effort
Testing provided regardless of symptoms and free of charge. - CVS
Testing is free if you qualify based on risk and symptoms. - Peachtree Immediate Care
Testing provided regardless of symptoms but there may be a charge. - Piedmont Urgent Care by WellStreet
Testing provided regardless of symptoms but there may be a charge. - Walgreens
Testing is free if you qualify based on risk and symptoms. - Local Independent Pharmacies
Testing is free if you qualify based on risk and symptoms. - Quest Diagnostics
Testing is free if you qualify based on risk and symptoms.