Health Alert: Use of COVID-19 Test Kits

Dear Tritons,

We have recently expanded access to self-administered testing via test-kit vending machines on campus. While this initiative is in its early stages, we’re dedicated to providing you with important information about safe and effective use of our test kits in combating the spread of COVID-19.

We are aware that some individuals have knowingly used their personal Active Directory (AD) login credentials to identify samples collected by another individual—in most cases a friend or loved one. While it may seem like a compassionate act to share access to testing, this practice can be medically dangerous. We’ve learned that it also poses a threat to public health and contact tracing efforts.

The use of another person’s identity to receive medical care violates state and federal law, as well as UC San Diego policy. Students who allow the use of their AD login (identity) for another individual to receive COVID-19 testing—or share testing kits with others—will be referred to the Office of Student Conduct and subject to applicable University disciplinary processes.

Please encourage friends and loved ones to take advantage of the following COVID-19 testing resources:

We understand the desire to share UC San Diego’s COVID-19 testing access with loved ones. If any hardship—financial or otherwise—prohibits your family members or loved ones from receiving important COVID-19 testing, please email VCSA@ucsd.edu to explore all available options.

In good health,

Alysson M. Satterlund
Vice Chancellor - Student Affairs

Angela L. Scioscia
Interim Executive Director - Student Health and Well-Being