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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 at the Downtown Atlanta Campus and each of our five Perimeter campuses. 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.

We recommend that those who have received a positive COVID-19 test do not get tested again for 90 days unless they experience new symptoms or a significant change in symptoms.

Free On-campus Testing Locations and Hours

Alpharetta Campus

Alpharetta Campus:
Thursday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

  • Building AA
    3705 Brookside Parkway, Alpharetta, GA 30022
    Room 1140

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:

Downtown Atlanta Campus

Downtown Atlanta Campus

75 Piedmont
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
75 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30303
1st floor of old Citizen’s Trust Bank

55 Park Place
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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:

Clarkston Campus

Clarkston Campus:
Monday-Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

  • Building CH
    555 N. Indian Creek Drive, Clarkston, GA 30021
    Room CH1340

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:

Decatur Campus

Decatur Campus:
Monday-Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

    • Building SF
      3251 Panthersville Road, Decatur, GA 30034
      Room 2101

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:

Dunwoody Campus

Dunwoody Campus:
Monday-Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

    • Building NB
      2101 Womack Road, Dunwoody, GA 30338
      Room 1602

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:

Newton Campus

Newton Campus: Starting Aug. 19
Thursday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

    • Building 3N
      239 Cedar Lane, Covington, GA 30014
      Room 1114

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 Sept. 15 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 drop box 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 to https://covidinfo.gsu.edu/covid-19-resources/report-a-case/ so they can get advice on the next steps to take and so that we can notify anyone who may have been in close contact.

Atlanta Campus 
Student Center East Information Desk
55 Gilmer St.
1st Floor
Atlanta, GA 30303

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 all of 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.