Event on Campus is Open to the Grambling Community

GRAMBLING, La. – September 25, 2020 – The National Guard will be on the Grambling State University campus to offer free COVID-19 testing to the community.

The event will be held daily except Sunday starting Monday, September 28, until Friday, Oct. 2, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center.

It is open to Louisiana residents over 2 years of age who are not displaying any symptoms of illness. Participants should bring a photo ID and insurance card if they have insurance. People who do not have insurance will be accepted for testing and no insurance will be billed.

Results will be available within three to four days through the MyChart patient portal or by phone.

More on Grambling State’s coronavirus prevention and response can be found at gram.edu/coronavirus. 

About Grambling State University

Grambling State University, located in Grambling, Louisiana, is a historically black university founded in 1901 that combines the academic strengths of a major university with the benefits of a small college. This combination enables students to grow and learn in a serene and positive environment. The 590-acre campus offers 43 undergraduate and graduate academic programs. A member of the University of Louisiana System, Grambling State University has been accredited by 13 accrediting associations and holds accreditations in all programs required by the Louisiana Board of Regents. With a longstanding tradition of excellence, Grambling State University continues to emphasize the value and importance of each student, exemplified by our motto: Where Everybody Is Somebody. For more information, visit gram.edu.