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

Aug 13, 2021
Due to our on-campus density increasing with the start of the Fall 2021 semester and the high transmission rates of COVID-19 throughout our region, state and…
Jul 30, 2021
7.30.21 Dear UIS Students, Faculty and Staff — Earlier this week, the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention issued new recommendations that all…
Jul 27, 2021
7.27.21 Dear UIS Colleagues — Today we are issuing our UIS Fall 2021 Employee COVID-19 Vaccination Policy in alignment with the UI System’s recently…
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…