Campus Life

Weekend drop-in COVID-19 testing offered at University Park

Testing offered at Pegula Ice Arena on June 26 and 27

University Park students are encouraged to take advantage of the walk-up COVID-19 testing being offered on campus if they are concerned that they may have been exposed to the virus. Student walk-up testing is available at the Pegula Ice Arena from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Credit: Patrick Mansell / Penn StateCreative Commons

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Penn State’s COVID-19 Operations Control Center has announced additional days for drop-in COVID-19 testing at University Park to support summer move-in weekend for incoming students.

The Pegula Ice Arena will be open from noon to 3 p.m. on June 26 and 27 to accommodate students living in residence halls who have been directed to test and any other student living on or near campus who wants to get tested. Regular drop-in testing is available at Pegula Ice Arena from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The Pegula Ice Arena will be closed for drop-in testing on July 5 due to the campus holiday closure. 

Full details about Penn State’s summer COVID-19 testing plan can be found online

University Park students living on campus or in the local community who are exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 should continue to schedule testing appointments with University Health Services via MyUHS. Students living on or near other Penn State campuses should seek symptomatic testing via their campus health center or a local provider. Employees who are symptomatic are advised to schedule an appointment with their local health care provider.

For the latest COVID-19 news and information, visit Penn State’s official coronavirus information website

Last Updated June 23, 2021