The campus policies and resources during the pandemic are evolving. Please check back regularly for updates.
Requirements for Returning to Campus
Before returning to campus you must take the COVID-19 Safety training provided by DRS.
Beginning August 10 (for faculty and staff) and August 16 (for students):
The SHIELD: Target, Test, Tell team has determined that, in order to reduce the chance of exposure during this initial period when a larger volume of people are returning to campus at once, students, faculty and staff are required to have completed a test and received a negative result before being allowed to access university classrooms, buildings and facilities.
Regular On-campus Participation: Mandatory twice weekly testing will be required for all faculty, staff or students who participate in any on-campus activities.
Occasional On-campus Visits: Faculty, staff or students visiting the campus only occasionally (for example, picking up something from their office) will be required to go to a testing center, get tested and have test results dated no more than four days prior to entering any university facility.
Required On-Campus Testing Massmail (FAQ)
The University strongly recommends that all faculty, staff and students download and use the Safer Illinois App in order to maximize safety for ourselves and for one another as we continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic.
General Information
Below you will find information and resources potentially relevant to all campus affiliated individuals
Information for Undergraduates
Our undergraduate student body has unique needs for effectively navigating campus activities during the pandemic. Here you will find resources that have been identified as specifically pertinent to undergraduate students. If you have any curriculum-related concerns that are not addressed in the information here or in the general information section, we encourage you to reach out to your academic advisor for further information.
Information for Graduate Students
Graduate students juggle many things throughout the their time at the University. Responding to the changes related to the COVID-19 pandemic adds another layer of complexity to that. To help our grad student adjust to these shifts, we have compiled a list of information of particular relevance to our graduate student body.
Resources for Faculty
Faculty may be facing their own set of challenges as they adjust their various responsibilities at work and at home. Here you will find resources for helping faculty respond to this shift in demands. We also encourage faculty who interact with or mentor undergraduate and graduate students to look at the resources gathered above to help their students navigate their campus responsibilities during the pandemic.
Resources for Staff
Our staff keep the campus running smoothly and form the backbone of University activities. We value the effort all of our campus staff have made to create a safe and productive work and learning environment as the campus adapts to the changing situation. We also recognize that our campus staff may have needs that are unique to their position within our community. Below you will find resources that have been gathered that may be particular relevant for staff activities.
Mental Health Resources
The current pandemic has resulted in drastic changes to how we interact with one another and has caused widespread and serious impacts on people's lives. This has implications for both physical and mental health. People vary in both their experiences of and responses to the current situation and increased feelings of distress are a normal reaction. Below are links to resources that can help support resilience during challenging times.
COVID Testing
As part of the campus effort to maintain the safety of our community with students convening for the fall semester, the University has instituted mandatory COVID-19 testing policies. Read below for more information about who must engage in regular testing, how often, and where free testing can be accessed.