COVID-19 Resources & Protocol

As of February 15, 2023: Effective for all programs starting after February 15, 2023, Syracuse Abroad will strongly encourage, but not require, all participants to receive the COVID-19 vaccine and/or a recommended booster dose prior to the start of their program. Syracuse Abroad will continue to enforce local COVID-19 vaccine and/or booster mandates where required by law or partner institutions. Similar guidelines will be followed by homestay families. Non-Syracuse University students must still comply with the COVID-19 vaccine requirements of their home school.

All protocol and requirements are subject to change at any point throughout the program. Syracuse Madrid staff will inform you of any changes if they occur.


PROTOCOL DURING THE SIGNATURE SEMINAR

COVID-19 protocol will be applied during the seminar. Since we must follow CDC requirements, all students, faculty, and staff are required to adhere to these guidelines throughout the full duration of the Seminar.

  1. REQUIRED COVID-19 TEST BEFORE DEPARTURE FOR MADRID: take a PCR test two days (48 hours) in advance of travel OR at an at-home antigen test on the day of departure. Please upload your results in “COVID-19 Test Results Upload” on Orange Abroad.
  2. TESTING DURING THE SEMINAR: students who develop recognized COVID-19 symptoms will be asked to be tested or can test themselves. The staff will respond based on the results.
  3. FIVE-DAY ISOLATION REQUIREMENT:A five-day isolation requirement will be in effect from the date of the onset of symptoms or the date of the positive test if someone is asymptomatic. You will also be required to wear a mask at all times for five days after the isolation period. If this were to happen, the staff would provide you with specific instructions regarding next steps.

PROTOCOL DURING THE PROGRAM

COVID-19 protocol will be applied during the program abroad.  Since we must follow CDC requirements, all students, faculty, and staff are required to adhere to these guidelines throughout the full duration of the program: 

  1. TESTING DURING THE PROGRAM: Those students who develop recognized COVID-19 symptoms will be asked to be tested by our Syracuse Madrid Nurse or can test themselves. The staff will respond based on the results. Tests will be available at our office for anyone requiring one.
  2. FIVE-DAY ISOLATION REQUIREMENT: A five-day isolation requirement will be in effect from the date of the onset of symptoms or the date of the positive test if someone is asymptomatic. You will also be required to wear a mask at all times for five days after the isolation period. The staff will provide you with specific instructions if this happens.