The Safe Together, Strong Together team has concluded the safest path moving forward includes performing baseline viral testing for all members of the campus community. This strategy necessitates that every member of the CMU community (students, faculty and staff) will be tested for COVID-19 3-7 days prior to returning to campus this fall. Failure to complete testing prior to return to campus will affect one's ability to attend class and move on to campus.
There are three testing options: Grand Junction testing, Colorado Front Range testing and at home mail-in test kits. Each student, faculty and staff member will receive a notification from our testing partner PrimaryBio with a link to sign up for the COVID-19 test using 700 number. Please review the testing options below to understand which of these test sites is the best option for you.
All students, faculty and staff are required to have proof of a negative COVID-19 test prior to physically returning to campus. While waiting for your results, please do your best to isolate. If you have questions about timing, please contact safety@coloradomesa.edu or reslife@coloradomesa.edu
Thank you in advance for your cooperation as we work to take all of the necessary precautions for returning safely to campus.
Testing Options
For students residing in Colorado testing options are determined by county of residence. All out-of-state students will have the option of at-home testing.
- Grand Junction testing- Delta, Eagle, Garfield, Mesa, Montrose, Ouray, Pitkin and Summit Counties
- Front Range (Fort Collins region) - Jackson, Larimer, Logan, Morgan and Weld counties
- Front Range (Denver region) - Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Clear Creek, Denver, Douglas, Elbert, Gilpin, Jefferson, Lincoln and Park counties
- Front Range (Colorado Springs region) - Crowley, Custer, El Paso, Fremont, Otero, Pueblo and Teller counties
- At-home testing - all other Colorado counties and out of state.
On-campus testing for students, faculty and staff will be available starting on Monday, July 27 and continue through Thursday, August 13. The campus testing site is located in the Bunting Hall parking lot (1280 Cannell Avenue). Please enter the parking lot from Cannell Avenue or Bunting Avenue, there will be directional signage to guide you to the testing site location. If possible, please plan to drive through the testing site. (There will be one walk up lane for those who do not have a vehicle, but will be prepped mostly for drive though testing). When you arrive at your test time, please have your testing confirmation readily available. Tests must to be scheduled 3-7 days prior to of your return to campus, to ensure an adequate amount of time for test results to be returned.
Students living in specific counties on Colorado's front range will have the option to choose one of the Front Range testing site locations. When you receive your link to register from our testing partner PrimaryBio you will schedule your appointment for one of the following Front Range locations using your 700 number. Tests must to be scheduled 3-7 days prior to of your return to campus, to ensure an adequate amount of time for test results to be returned.
- Test Locations will be available soon and will be sent to you via email and SMS text when you are able to register.
An at-home test kit will be mailed to eligible students. Students are considered eligible if our records indicate student's residence is in an area that is not reasonably close to one of our physical test sites in Grand Junction or along the Colorado front range. When you receive your link to register from our testing partner PrimaryBio you will register for an at-home test kit. You must request your test kit at least 8 days prior to your return to campus. Once you receive the test kit you will need to immediately follow the instructions on the kit and return your sample for testing to ensure an adequate amount of time for test results to be returned.
Not sure when to test?
Review the chart below to see when you should test based on when you'll be returning to campus.
More questions?
Visit our COVID-19 Testing FAQs page.
Testing partner
Colorado Mesa University has partnered with COVIDCheck Colorado, a social benefit enterprise created by Gary Community Investments (GCI) to help Coloradans navigate the COVID-19 pandemic and safely get back to school, work and daily life. COVID-19 Testing will be administered by PrimaryBio.
