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I'm not sure what you are getting at. There is nothing by VaDblDmr

inherently unsafe about a college kid being around other people, particularly other young people, particularly if he's wearing a mask (let alone everyone wearing a mask), particularly if he washes his hands often, etc. And more so if he came home and immediately got tested. But let's put all of that aside. If the kid gets home and the family and student decide that the student should quarantine for the family's safety, then so be it. If not, then so be it. If the kid doesn't quarantine and goes out in public, then he should wear a mask in accordance with current local guidance, much as he would if he went out to Martin's to shop while at ND.
I'm not sure what else you would expect.