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 vaccination series, however, is significantly less effective at preventing transmission of the emerging and prevalent subvariants of the virus. For this reason, we no longer require the COVID-19 primary vaccine series but continue to strongly recommend that you stay up to date with the most recent vaccination available as a barrier to serious illness.

Read our frequently asked questions.

Face Coverings

Face coverings are not required in most locations 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.

Face coverings continue to be required in healthcare settings on campus.

See the full list of locations where masks are required.

Testing

Testing is no longer required for students, faculty, staff, contract employees and long-term guests, regardless of vaccination status.

Free SHIELD testing will continue to be offered for active-status students, faculty and staff only. UIS is no longer offering testing to the public.

Testing site location: WUIS Building, Classroom 28. Watch for signage within the building directing you to the testing site.

Learn more about hours of operation and holiday closures.

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

Course Delivery

students walking on campus

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.

Communication Hub

Town Hall Briefings

More Town Hall Briefings on Chancellor Gooch's site

COVID-19 Contacts

UIS Counseling Center

217-206-7122
uis.edu/counseling-center
counseling@uis.edu

UIS Health Services

217-206-6676

uis.edu/health-services

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

 

United in Safety News

Jul 01, 2022
Good afternoon — UIS announced June 17 that Shield COVID-19 testing would no longer be available on campus after June 29. However, all higher education…
Jun 20, 2022
The Shield COVID-19 testing site is closed today, June 20, due to a laboratory closure. The site will reopen at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 21.
Jun 17, 2022
6.17.22 Dear UIS Students, Faculty and Staff — I am writing to update you that UIS will not be offering on-site Shield COVID-19 testing after…
Jun 03, 2022
Good afternoon: Sangamon County has been categorized in the “high” COVID-19 community level due to increased case rates and hospital admissions. In…
Jun 01, 2022
Good morning, The number of COVID-19 cases in our state, including the Sangamon County area, is on the rise. Sangamon County remains at “medium” level, per…
May 10, 2022
5.10.22 Dear UIS Students, Faculty and Staff — For two years and counting, we have been United in Safety at UIS. I am so proud of the efforts we each…