Testing

For the Spring 2023 semester, everyone is strongly encouraged to take a PCR COVID test within 48 hours after arrival on campus. Testing is not required for building access for those in compliance with the university’svaccination policy. Free PCR tests continue to be available on campus at Arnhold Hall, located at 55 W. 13th Street.

Those who are traveling or at higher risk of infection should take appropriate measures to ensure safe arrival, including testing before travel and wearing a mask in public. Please visit the Travel Guidance page for more information.

There are a variety of COVID-19 tests on the market. The New School will only accept PCR Nasal or Saliva Swab tests and will not accept Serum Antibody tests or Rapid Antigen tests. Individuals who submit documentation of a COVID-19 test that is deemed unacceptable will be required to repeat their test.

The university offers binx self-collection nasal swab test kits for pick-up at staffed locations on campus. University community members may complete the nasal swab in any clean, private space. Designated private spaces around campus will be available for community members. You may also use your private office or room. Tests can be picked up and dropped off during the times listed below. However, you must activate your test and complete your nasal swab on the same day that you plan to return the test kit or it will be rejected by the lab. 

Individuals who receive a negative test result will hear directly from binx within approximately 2-3 days. Positive test results will be communicated to students by Student Health Services within the same timeframe. Faculty and staff who receive a positive test result will be notified by binx.

Binx Test Kit Pick-up and Drop-off

• Arnhold Hall, 55 West 13th Street, Lobby

Hours of Operation (except on university holidays):

• Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. 
• Saturday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
• Sunday, closed

Test kits must be dropped off at a campus drop box on the same day you complete your nasal swab. Test kits are shipped to the lab Monday-Friday at 4:00 p.m. Kits dropped off after 4:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, will be in the following day's shipment to the lab. The deadline to drop off a test kit on Friday is 4:00 p.m.

Mannes Prep families can complete binx nasal swab test at 55 West 13th Street on Saturdays, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Test kits must be dropped off on the same day the nasal swab collection is completed.

Watch this video to learn more about picking up and dropping off a binx test kit.

The university will also accept tests from other providers for those community members who are unable to pick up a test kit on campus. Community members who complete a test off campus must submit their results through the SHS Portal.

Those who use a binx self-collection nasal swab test kit do not need to submit their results, but must follow the instructions in the binx testing FAQ to activate their test kit.

In the event of an outbreak or cluster of cases identified on campus, university community members may be required to obtain additional PCR COVID-19 testing. In that scenario, affected members of the university community will receive detailed testing instructions.