FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NEWS RELEASE
Boise Schools Partners with Boise State to Provide
COVID-19 Testing & Vaccinations
Boise, ID -- 05/12/2021 -- Boise School District and Boise State University announced today that they are partnering to provide District students, families and staff COVID-19 testing and vaccinations at the Boise State campus.
Boise State University will offer free COVID testing and vaccination services through its on-campus Public Health office. Spanish language interpreter services and same-day appointments are available now, with walk-in services coming soon.

Location
Campus School Building
2100 W University Dr
Boise, ID 83706

Free parking available in the Brady Street Garage, with complimentary ADA parking in front of Campus School.
COVID Testing
  • Non-invasive COVID-19 testing that’s fast and easy for families on the go.
  • Patients visiting the Boise State COVID Testing Center will provide a saliva sample for analysis in the University's on-campus clinical laboratory.
  • For young children, Boise State offers an oral swab alternative.
  • Boise State utilizes molecular, PCR-based testing for highly sensitive and accurate results.
  • Test results are generally available within 24-48 hours through a secure, online patient portal, and can be used for travel documentation. 
  • Schedule a COVID testing appointment today!
  • Each person testing must register for their testing using a unique email address. If you don't have enough email addresses for each person testing in your family, call (208) 426-1038 for assistance. 
  • Anyone under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
  • Patients should refrain from eating or drinking 30 minutes before their appointment.

Cost
  • Boise State accepts insurance to cover administrative costs for COVID-19 testing; however, there are no co-pays or out-of-pocket fees for service, and uninsured individuals will not be charged for testing.
  • If you accidentally receive a billing statement following your visit, contact the OnDemand Billing Office at (208) 947-5390 or email [email protected] to have the charges removed. 
  • COVID Vaccinations
  • Boise State offers free COVID vaccinations at its Boise State Vaccination Clinic.
  • Clinic staff are trained to administer the following vaccine types: Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine (two-dose vaccine for ages 12+; note: FDA granted Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for children ages 12 to 15, which was approved by a CDC advisory committee on Wednesday, May 12, 2021; Moderna vaccine (two-dose vaccine currently authorized for patients ages 18+), and Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine (single-dose vaccine for patients ages 18+).
  • Schedule a COVID vaccination appointment today!
  • Anyone under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
  • You do not have to be an Idaho resident to be vaccinated for COVID-19.
  • All patients must remain at the clinic for at least 15 minutes after vaccination for observation.
  • If you receive a two-dose vaccine, your second dose appointment will be confirmed during your visit.
  • For questions, email [email protected] 
News Media Contacts:

Dan Hollar
Public Affairs Administrator
Boise School District
(208) 854-4064

Mike Sharp
Director of Media Relations
Boise State University
(208) 426-1597
Boise School District | 8169 W. Victory Rd., Boise, Idaho | 208-854-4000 | Fax 208-854-4003 | www.boiseschools.org
Boise School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to all individuals. Learn more...