Students & Employees with Illness

Students Who are Ill

If a student tests positive for COVID-19 or has any other short-term medical diagnosis (i.e., strep, mono, etc.) that would preclude them from attending in-person class, they need to submit documentation from a current treating healthcare provider to the Office of Student Disability Services. The office’s verification process will need documentation from your treating provider(s) that addresses the following information: Reason for a medical appointment(s); Date(s) of absence/under care; Date(s) of anticipated return to a normal academic schedule; Any academic considerations during the time of absence or under the care of the treating provider(s). Medical documentation can be sent to the office’s team members directly via disabilityservices@nova.edu.

The Office of Student Disability Services will communicate verification of absence to faculty once received and is reviewed. It is at the discretion of the faculty how the student will make up the missed classroom content or through additional assignments. The student should communicate with their faculty directly about classroom content and assignments. Every student has access to the NSU Student Medical Center, including telehealth options. For any student enrolled in a graduate level academic program within the NSU’s Health Professions Division (HPD), please contact your program director to discuss the academic program’s absence policy and procedure.

Employees Who are Ill

Employees who test positive or have had close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19 must isolate according to CDC guidelines. Please refer to the CDC isolation calculator to determine length of time in isolation. Employees who have no symptoms may discuss the possibility of working remotely with their supervisor.

Employees who cannot work remotely or are experiencing symptoms are to: