UIS provides a unique, student-focused educational experience that emphasizes learning in and outside of the classroom. Every measure has been taken with the utmost care and consideration to support safety for living, learning, working and training at UIS. We are United In Safety.

Vaccines

Vaccines have been and remain an effective tool for preventing serious illness, especially in those at higher risk for complications. The primary COVID-19 vaccination series, however, is significantly less effective at preventing transmission of the emerging and prevalent subvariants of the virus. For this reason, we do not require the COVID-19 primary vaccine series but strongly recommend that you stay up to date with the most recent vaccination available as a barrier to serious illness.

Face Coverings

Face coverings are not required on campus. However, any individual who makes the personal decision to wear a face covering will be fully supported. No additional requirements for face coverings should be implemented at the unit, facility or event level. If you contract COVID-19 and return to work or school after your five-day isolation period, the CDC strongly recommends wearing a face covering if in meetings or group settings until 10 days have passed since symptoms began or you received a positive test result.

Testing

Testing is not required. The SHIELD COVID-19 testing station on the UIS campus permanently closed on April 27, 2023.

Exposure & Isolation

UIS follows the CDC guidance for exposure and isolation.

Campus Operations

All of the UIS health and safety guidelines are subject to change based on the nature of the pandemic, university and community transmission rates, policy changes, and other relevant factors.

COVID-19 Contacts

Student inquiries:

UIS Health Services
217-206-6676
uis.edu/health-services

General questions: 
uishealthservice@uis.edu

Questions for the nurse: 
healthservnurses@uis.edu

General questions:
Contact our COVID-19 team

Articles

United in Safety News

Jul 27, 2021
7.27.21 Dear Students: As we quickly approach the fall semester, my hope is that you are seeing your university act in many ways to prioritize your…
Jul 21, 2021
University of Illinois System President Timothy L. Killeen sent the following email to UIS faculty and staff on July 21, 2021. Dear colleagues: As part…
Jul 21, 2021
Dear Colleagues, Today, the University of Illinois System announced that all faculty and staff will be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by the…
Jul 01, 2021
7.1.21 Dear UIS Students, Faculty and Staff — Today we are issuing our UIS Fall 2021 Student COVID-19 Vaccination Policy in alignment with the UI System…
Jun 29, 2021
Good morning, UIS! It’s been reinvigorating to see our new Prairie Stars on campus this month as they’ve participated in our revamped one-day orientation…
Jun 21, 2021
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff — Today, the University of Illinois System announced it will require that all students receive a COVID-19 vaccination if…