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.
Summer/Fall 2022
UIS maintains an unwavering commitment to academic excellence and the health and safety of our campus community. Therefore, the initial vaccination series is required for all on-ground students, faculty and staff.
Face Coverings
Mask wearing is optional in most indoor public spaces as long as social distancing can be maintained. Masks are required in specific areas on campus, including healthcare settings and the testing site. See the full list of locations where masks are required. No additional requirements for face coverings should be implemented for particular units, spaces or events.
Testing
Free testing will be available at UIS through June 29. Learn more about testing criteria, testing location and hours: COVID-19 Saliva Testing | University of Illinois Springfield (uis.edu)
Isolation & Quarantine
UIS follows the CDC guidance for isolation and quarantine. Recommendations differ based on vaccination status and date of prior infections (if applicable). Learn more
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. Learn about on-campus scenarios on the Approach to Safety page.
Academics/Student Life
Summer/Fall 2022 Course Delivery
Course modalities are noted on a students schedule and can be viewed via Student Self-Service. Any changes to modality will be noted on the schedule and communicated to registered students.
Academic Resources
Communication Hub
Town Hall Briefings
More Town Hall Briefings on Chancellor Whitney's siteInformation for Employees
COVID-19 Contacts
COVID-19 Saliva Testing
Questions: Contact Bethany Bilyeu
UIS Counseling Center
217-206-7122
uis.edu/counseling-center
counseling@uis.edu
UIS Health Services
217-206-6676
General questions:
uishealthservice@uis.edu
Questions for the nurse:
healthservnurses@uis.edu
Questions?
Contact our COVID-19 team
Leaders in Online Learning
Since 1997, the Center for Online Learning, Research and Service (COLRS) has promoted and supported the university’s development of online and blended learning. Our mission is to provide leadership in the development of effective practices, advancement of technologies and the dissemination of research that will improve faculty, student and institutional effectiveness online.
We’ve created a Remote Learning Orientation portal packed with tools and resources to help students better navigate their learning experience. Simply log in with your UIS NetID.
History of Online Learning at UIS