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FREE COVID-19 TESTING

Free COVID-19 Testing is Available On Campus

Georgia State is offering free saliva-based PCR testing to all students, faculty and staff. We strongly encourage testing for anyone who has symptoms of COVID-19. We continue to test on the Atlanta campus and particularly encourage participation by those who are unvaccinated. This FDA-approved test is expected to return results within 72 hours. No appointment or medical referral is required.

You must be onsite to complete your Vault registration at covid.vlt.co.

Free On-campus Testing Locations and Hours

Downtown Atlanta Campus

Downtown Atlanta Campus

55 Park Place
Monday-Friday
8:30am- 11am, noon to 4:30pm (closed 11am to 12pm)
55 Park Place NE
Atlanta, GA 30303

Before Your On-Campus Saliva Test

  • Hydrate until 30 minutes before.
  • Avoid food, water, gum and smoking 30 minutes before.
  • Bring your PantherCard to the testing site.
  • If under 18, get parent’s consent and an electronic copy of their ID.

After you arrive and before your test, you'll be asked to register here:

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. Individuals who test positive should self-report.

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.

Clarkston Campus
555 North Indian Creek Drive
Building CH 1800
Clarkston, GA 30021

8:30am to 4:30pm Tuesday-Thursday

Dunwoody Campus
2101 Womack Road
Building NT 1500
Dunwoody, GA 30338

8:30am to 4:30pm Tuesday-Thurs

Housing Locations:

  • Patton Hall
  • Piedmont Central
  • University Commons
  • Piedmont North Building B

More Testing Resources

Off-campus Public Testing

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

General Resources

These organizations are offering testing in multiple sites.