COVID-19 Testing
COVID-19 Testing Information
Linfield University is committed to providing a learning and work environment that is as safe and as healthy as possible for all our community members. Throughout the 2020-21 academic year, the McMinnville and Portland campuses regularly tested students for COVID-19. The university’s COVID-19 vaccination policy, which goes into effect for the fall 2021 semester, will allow Linfield’s Student Health, Wellness and Counseling Center to focus testing for those showing symptoms of COVID-19, have an exposure risk or are required to have a test for work or travel.
Symptomatic Testing
McMinnville students exhibiting symptoms of COVID-10 can be examined at the Student Health Center. Appointments are strongly encouraged and can be made by calling 503-883-2535. And, as always, all Linfield University students are eligible to use the facility. Students will have their insurance billed for the test, and the student is financially responsible for any charges not covered by insurance. The Student Health Center, located in Walker 103, is open during the academic year from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. McMinnville students looking for medical assistance outside of office hours can be seen at Physicians Medical Center or Willamette Valley Medical Center.
Portland students exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 should reach out to their primary care providers for testing.
Students at both campuses who are showing symptoms of COVID-19 are encouraged to stay home and refrain from going to classes or other activities until they can be examined by a health care provider.
For more information, contact Student Health, Wellness and Counseling in McMinnville at SHLT@linfield.edu or Student Life in Portland at pdxstudentlife@linfield.edu.
Testing before clinicals
Some clinical sites may require nursing students to have a COVID-19 test before going to clinical. This will be the responsibility of the student to obtain their own test.
Spring and summer 2021
COVID-19 Tests Administered**
Data updated weekly, as needed.
surveillance tests administered on the McMinnville campus
Jan. 3 - present
surveillance tests administered on the Portland campus
Feb. 1 - present
tests for symptomatic students on the McMinnville campus
Jan. 3 - present
Weekly Testing Breakdown**
| McMinnville | Portland | Weekly Total | |||
| Jan. 3-9, 2021 | 521 | 0 | 521 | ||
| Jan. 10-16, 2021 | 692 | 0 | 692 | ||
| Jan. 17-23, 2021 | 120 | 0 | 120 | ||
| Jan. 24-30, 2021 | 80 | 0 | 80 | ||
| Jan. 31-Feb. 6, 2021 | 111 | 245 | 356 | ||
| Feb. 7-13, 2021 | 80 | 0 | 80 | ||
| Feb. 14-20, 2021 | 103 | 18 | 121 | ||
| Feb. 21-27, 2021 | 85 | 0 | 85 | ||
| Feb. 28-March 6, 2021 | 87 | 20 | 107 | ||
| March 7-13, 2021 | 147 | 0 | 147 | ||
| March 14-20, 2021 | 188 | 6 | 194 | ||
| March 21-27, 2021 | 168 | 0 | 168 | ||
| March 28-April 3, 2021 | 123 | 5 | 128 | ||
| April 4-10, 2021 | 98 | 0 | 98 | ||
| April 11-17, 2021 | 114 | 5 | 119 | ||
| April 18-24, 2021 | 51 | 0 | 51 | ||
| April 25-May 1, 2021 | 58 | 6 | 64 | ||
| May 2-8, 2021 | 32 | 0 | 32 | ||
| May 9-15, 2021 | 13 | 0 | 13 | ||
| May 16-22, 2021 | 28 | 0 | 28 | ||
| May 23-29, 2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| May 30-June 5, 2021 | 0 | 10 | 10 | ||
| Running total | 2,899 | 315 | 3,214 |
**This data represents only COVID-19 tests administered by the Student Health, Wellness and Counseling Center on the McMinnville campus or Portland Student Life. This information does not include tests for faculty, staff or students that were done through other healthcare providers, even if test results were reported to Linfield.
Find a test site
Click on the links below to find a testing site in your community.
Additionally, many pharmacies are providing testing. CVS, Walgreen’s, Rite Aid may have testing options in your community, please check websites.
Free drive-thru testing
Free drive-thru testing is being offered through multiple counties and states. You do not need to have symptoms to have a COVID test, and insurance is not required. Pre-registration is highly recommended and can be done at doineedacovid19test.com.
Additional Information
Linfield's COVID-19 Cases
Linfield's COVID-19 Cases
Learn more about the confirmed COVID-19 cases on Linfield's campuses in McMinnville and Portland.
Health and Wellness FAQs
Health and Wellness FAQs
See the answers to commonly asked questions about medical resources, isolation and quarantine, testing and more.
Questions?
For questions about Linfield University and coronavirus, contact covid19ert@linfield.edu. Please direct any medical questions to the Student Health, Wellness and Counseling Center at SHLT@linfield.edu.