Vending Machines Distribute COVID-19 Tests to Returning UC San Diego Students Nearly a dozen vending machines distributing free, self-administered COVID-19 test kits have been placed across campus as part of the university's Return to Learn program Published January 5, 2021 • Updated on January 6, 2021 at 3:58 pm NBC Universal, Inc. As some students return to the UC San Diego campus for in-person learning, the university is providing even more ways for them to complete their required weekly COVID-19 testing. Nearly a dozen vending machines distributing free, self-administered COVID-19 test kits have been placed across campus -- near restaurants, gyms and resident halls -- in order for students and employees attending classes or living on-campus to complete their required weekly COVID-19 testing.