COVID-19 Massmail Archive

This page will archive massmail messages related to COVID-19.

January 5: Changes to COVID-19 testing and vaccination requirements (Message from University)
January 5: Spring 2023 COVID-19 Update (Message from System)
September 15: COVID-19 bivalent boosters and flu shots
September 9: COVID-19 bivalent boosters available next week
September 6: COVID-19 bivalent boosters for individuals 65+ available next week
September 2: Continued COVID-19 precautions
August 28: Face coverings strongly recommended in classrooms
August 11: Update on COVID-19 testing
July 26: Fall 2022 COVID-19 Guidelines (Message from University)
July 26: Fall 2022 COVID-19 Guidelines (Message from System)
May 20: COVID-19 boosters now available to children ages 5-11
March 21: Update to COVID-19 Requirements
February 24: COVID-19 Spring Break return guidelines (undergraduate students)
February 24: COVID-19 Spring Break return guidelines (faculty/staff/graduate students)
February 17: Updated face covering and other COVID-19 guidance
January 6: COVID-19 vaccine booster requirement
January 5: Update to Spring 2022 guidelines
December 20: Important Spring 2022 COVID-19 guidelines (undergraduate students)
December 20: Spring 2022 update & upcoming COVID-19 guidelines (faculty/staff/graduate students)
December 6: Strongly Recommending COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters
December 2: Transition to Illinois App for COVID-19 Building Access Status
November 18: Upcoming appointments for COVID-19 boosters and vaccines for ages 5-11
November 12: More appointments for COVID-19 boosters and vaccines for children ages 5-11
November 8: More COVID-19 vaccine appointments for children ages 5-11
November 3: Children ages 5-11 now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
November 2: Expanded COVID-19 booster eligibility for faculty, staff & students
October 26: COVID-19 recommendations for before and after Fall Break
October 22: Moderna, J&J and Pfizer boosters available next week for certain populations
October 12: Updated testing frequencies for those who are unvaccinated after Oct. 15
October 6: Restricting technology access for testing noncompliance (undergraduate students)
October 6: Restricting technology access for undergraduate testing noncompliance (faculty, staff and graduate students)
October 5: Pfizer vaccine boosters open to all eligible individuals
October 1: Pfizer COVID-19 boosters available for 65+ and 50-64 with health conditions
September 27: Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots available for healthcare workers and first responders
September 23: IDPH Vaccination Clinics
September 2: Student exemptions to the Governor’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate
September 2: Employee exemptions to the Governor’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate
August 26: Governor’s mandate & our preliminary vaccine uploads
August 18: Important Fall 2021 COVID-19 Requirements
July 27: Face coverings required in all University facilities beginning July 30
July 21: COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for Faculty and Staff
July 16: Immediate changes to SHIELD CU community testing locations and hours
July 16: Fall 2021 COVID-19 requirements & protocols for students
July 16: Fall 2021 COVID-19 requirements & protocols for faculty/staff
June 21: COVID-19 Vaccination Expectations for the Fall 2021 Semester (students)
June 21: Student COVID-19 Vaccination Expectations for the Fall 2021 Semester (faculty and staff)
June 18: Verified COVID-19 vaccination records now active to replace testing (students)
June 18: Verified COVID-19 vaccination records now active to replace testing (faculty and staff)
June 10: IDPH Phase 5 impacts
May 28: On-campus vaccines for students
May 28: SHIELD CU COVID-19 testing now offered at no cost to community members
May 14: New CDC Guidance and Changes to Campus COVID-19 Practices
May 14: Vaccine appointments available to anyone 12 years of age or older
May 12: IDPH Bridge to Phase 5 impacts
May 7: Vaccine appointments for this week
May 6: Updated university travel guidance
May 3: Vaccine appointments for this week
May 3: Study spaces for Final Exam Week
April 29: Uploaded & verified Vaccination Record Card to replace testing
April 26: Vaccine appointments for this week
April 21: On-campus vaccines available for faculty and staff this week
April 19: Vaccine appointments for this week
April 15: Vaccine appointments available
April 12: Vaccine appointments for this week (faculty and staff)
April 12: Vaccine appointments for students this week
April 8: J&J vaccine appointments available in Coles County
April 8: Vaccine appointments
April 7: J&J vaccine appointments available in Livingston County
April 7: SHIELD CU testing available April 8 for university family members
April 5: All faculty, staff & students now eligible for vaccine appointments
April 2: Important update on COVID-19 testing for university family members
April 1: Vaccine appointments
April 1: Planning for Academic Year 21-22
April 1: University COVID-19 Vaccination Guidance
March 29: Vaccine appointments for this week (students)
March 29: Vaccine appointments for this week (faculty and staff)
March 26: Fall 2021 student fees
March 23: COVID-19 testing for university family members
March 22: Vaccines for higher education employees
March 19: Vaccines for students 16 and older in 1A or 1B categories
March 19: Summer health fee waivers for graduate students
March 19: Guidance for non-instruction day on March 24
March 17: COVID-19 Emergency Grants for Graduate Students
March 15: Vaccines for individuals 16 and older in 1A or 1B categories
March 12: Vaccines for students 18 and older in 1A or 1B categories
March 10: Information about revised COVID-19 testing requirements for graduate students (faculty and staff)
March 10: Revised COVID-19 testing requirements for graduate students (graduate students)
March 8: Vaccines for individuals 16 and older with certain conditions
March 5: Vaccines for students 18 and older with certain conditions
March 4: Fall 2021 instruction and registration
March 2: Update on COVID-19 variant B.1.1.7
March 1: Vaccines for Champaign County residents 16 and older with certain conditions
February 16: Guidance for non-instruction days
February 12: Vaccines for Champaign County residents 40-64 with certain conditions
February 10: Updated Spring 2021 academic policy
February 8: Essential Activities Only Lifted – Continue Safe Behaviors
January 26: A personal request for care and vigilance
January 21: Vaccines for Champaign County residents 65 years of age and older
January 20: Increased Precautions – Essential Activities Only Until Feb. 8
January 15: Vaccines for Champaign County residents 65-74 with certain conditions and 75+
January 15: COVID-19 Testing Exemption Process
January 14: Changes to Zoom Sign In Process Beginning January 19, 2021
January 11: Important Spring 2021 Update: Requirements & Expectations (students)
January 11: Important Spring 2021 Update: Requirements & Expectations (faculty & staff)
January 8: Vaccines available from CUPHD for Champaign County residents 75 years of age and older
December 21: COVID-19 Vaccinations
December 15: COVID-19 milestone: Reaching one million tests this week
December 11: Use of additional study spaces this week
December 7: Submit your positive off-campus COVID-19 test results
December 4 Massmail: New COVID-19 test tubes to speed results
December 3 Massmail: Staff Voluntary Retirement Plan
November 23 Massmail: New credit/no credit and drop deadlines
November 18 Massmail: Supporting You and Our Students During Stressful Times
November 17 Massmail: Places to study or take an exam
November 10 Massmail: Faculty & staff COVID-19 case increase
November 10 Massmail: Graduate student COVID-19 case increase
November 6 Massmail: Thanksgiving and Fall Break Policies
October 30 Massmail: Increase in COVID-19 cases – take extra precautions
October 27 Massmail: Halloween weekend
October 20 Massmail (students): Important Fall Break and Spring 2021 guidance
October 20 Massmail (faculty and staff): Important Fall Break and Spring 2021 guidance
October 13 Massmail: Election Day details
October 7 Massmail: Location changes to COVID-19 testing sites starting Monday
September 28 Massmail: Get your flu shot
September 16 Massmail: Please keep making smart and safe decisions
September 7 Massmail: COVID-19 Testing Schedule Changes + Faculty, Staff and Graduate Students do not test Tuesday
September 4 Massmail: Stay on-campus over the Labor Day weekend
September 2 Massmail: Increased undergraduate enforcement of COVID-19 safety guidelines
August 30 Massmail: COV-Course: a free, non-credit course open to the public
August 28 Massmail: This critical first week back together
August 27 Massmail: More flexible on-campus testing schedules
August 22 Massmail: Preparing for the first day of classes
August 21 Massmail: COVID-19 testing program results and expectations
August 20 Massmail: New City Emergency Orders Regarding Face Coverings, Parties, and Social Gatherings
August 19 Massmail: COVID-19 testing results and procedures
August 18 Massmail: Building Access Procedures for Fall 2020
August 13 Massmail: Safer Illinois app
August 12 Massmail: Testing sites closed Thursday and Friday
August 12 Massmail: Final preparations before you start the fall semester
August 11 Massmail: Required on-campus COVID-19 testing information
August 4 Massmail: Important Required Action for Fall 2020 Semester
August 3 Massmail: Important Fall 2020 Update: Requirements & Expectations (Faculty and Staff)
August 3 Massmail: Important Fall 2020 Update: Requirements & Expectations (students)
July 31 Massmail: Fall 2020 Class Schedule Update
July 29 Massmail: Dates to know: Fall 2020 Deadlines
July 22 Massmail: Fall 2020 Class Schedule Process Update
July 14 System Massmail: Federal government rescinds new rule regarding international students
July 9 Massmail: Sign the Illinois Pledge
July 8 Massmail: On-Campus COVID-19 testing now available
July 8 Massmail: Information about new visa rules announced this week
June 24 Massmail: Online Teaching Academy
June 23 Massmail: Fall 2020 Class Schedule Change Details
June 18 Massmail: Modified on-campus instruction for Fall 2020 Semester
June 3 Massmail: Fall 2020 Instruction Report Draft
June 2 Massmail: COVID-19 Briefing on University Budget and Financial Status
June 2 System Massmail: Financial update
June 2 Massmail: Resume implementation of return to on-campus operations plans
May 31 Massmail: Return to on-campus work is delayed until further notice
May 29 Massmail: Resources and information for returning to on-campus operations
May 28 Massmail: Transitioning back to on-site working
May 27 Massmail: Free COVID-19 testing available for university employees and their families
May 26 Massmail: An update on planning and considerations for Fall 2020 Instruction
May 21 Massmail: Return to on-campus operations planning update
May 12 Massmail: COVID-19 Recovery Planning Response Committees
May 7 Massmail: Social Distancing Continues Into Summer
May 7 Massmail: End-of-year message from Chancellor Jones
May 6 Massmail: Transitioning back to on-site work
April 29 Massmail: Extending Spring 2020 Academic Deadlines for Students
April 23 Massmail: Assessing COVID-19 Financial Impacts
April 17 Massmail: Illinois Cares: COVID-19 Support Program
April 10 Massmail: Information About Fee Adjustments and Credits
April 6 Massmail: McKinley Health Center Updates
April 6 Massmail: Summer Camps and Summer Events
April 2 Massmail: Summer 2020 Courses to continue remotely
March 31 Massmail: U.S. Census Information for Students
March 29 Massmail: Thank You
March 24 Massmails: Academic policies: pass/no-pass grading schemes, new deadlines
March 23 Massmails: University Support Resources for Students and University Support Resources for Faculty and Staff
March 23 Massmail: Updated Campus Mail Availability
March 22 Massmail: Coming Together at Illinois
March 22 Massmail: Pay Continuation Protocol
March 21 Massmail: Guidance to Define Critical and Essential Research
March 21 Massmail: First confirmed COVID-19 cases in university community
March 20 Massmail: Stay-at-Home Order for Illinois Residents
March 17 System Massmail: Commencement Update
March 16 Massmails: A number of massmails announcing no more face-to-face instruction and asking students to move home
March 16 Massmail: Statement on Continuity of Graduate Research and Graduate Education
March 15 Massmail: Confirmed COVID-19 case in local community, no known university affiliation or connection.
March 14 Massmail: COVID-19: Remote Work Information
March 11 Massmail: Post-Spring Break Information
March 11 System Massmail: COVID-19 Policies
March 5 Massmail: An update on COVID-19
March 2 Massmail: COVID-19 Update: International Travel
January 31 Massmail: Update on coronavirus, January 31, 2020
January 29 Massmail: Update on coronavirus for the campus community
January 27 Massmail: Updated Coronavirus Information
January 23 Massmail: Coronavirus Precautions