What should students living on campus do if they get the flu?
Students with flu-like illness should remain at home – except if they need to seek medical care – and should not go to class, student organization meetings, or other events until at least 24 hours after they no longer have a fever (100 degrees Fahrenheit or 38 degrees Celsius) or signs of a fever (have chills, feel very warm, have a flushed appearance, or are sweating). This should be determined without the use of fever-reducing medications (any medicine that contains ibuprofen or acetaminophen). If students get sick, and live on campus or in the Bryan-College Station area, they are advised to return to their local residence for the recommended self-isolation period. Students should not use the university bus system or other forms of public transportation if they are ill. Additionally, students should avoid driving long distances while ill. Residence Life staff or the Commandant’s Office will identify appropriate housing accommodations for ill students in the event that self-isolation
