Events
As we begin the Spring 2021 semester, we continue to be operating under the governor’s Restore Illinois plan. We also continue to follow guidance from the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District.
In-person meetings, programs and events
As part of our region’s transition into Phase IV of the governor’s Restore Illinois Plan, facilities at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign may resume hosting in-person, on-campus events for university faculty, staff and students.
The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) has recently released updated Phase 4 guidance to expand capacity limits for some in-person events. See the updated guidance here.
University Events Guidance Based on Phase 4 Update
- We are still encouraging units to schedule events virtually and to discourage non-business visitors from coming to campus unless the visit is absolutely necessary.
- All events must abide by all COVID-19 safety protocols, including observing six feet of social distance and wearing face coverings.
- All events must abide by the newly expanded capacity limits.
- See the full list of capacities on the chart in this document.
- There is also more detailed information on the DCEO website here.
Important note: This new guidance does not apply to classroom capacity. Individuals scheduling classrooms and instructional spaces for Fall 2021 should continue to plan based on 50% capacity and a 200-person maximum. We will share any updates when they are available.
Summer camps and events
The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) has recently released updated Phase 4 guidance to allow camps under certain conditions. We have used this information to provide guidelines for university-sponsored camps this summer.
University Summer Camp Guidance Based on Phase 4 Update
- The safety and well-being of our entire community remains our number one priority.
- We are still encouraging that camps be held virtually when possible.
- In-person camps cannot begin until June 1.
- There will be no overnight camps.
- Units must submit summer camp plans to the COVID-19 Executive Steering Committee for approval by sending an email to covid-plan-review@illinois.edu at least three weeks in advance of the beginning of the camp. See the event plan document here.
- All camps must abide by all COVID-19 safety protocols, including observing six feet of social distance and wearing face coverings.
- All camps must abide by the DCEO camp guidelines. There is detailed information on the DCEO website here.
- All camp staff and campers must show proof of a negative PCR COVID-19 test result the day they arrive:
- The negative test result must be within 72 hours of arrival.
- Camp staff must review the test in-person on arrival and deny check-in if not valid or within the timeframe. Test results should not be submitted in advance.
- Test results can be shown on a printed paper or on a smartphone, but camp staff should NOT keep any test results or copy of test results. If in the form of a printed paper, it should be returned to the camper.
- If the camp is more than three days, campers must show another negative test result.
- If eligible, campers may utilize the SHIELD CU program to be tested and receive negative results for camps. Please note the SHIELD CU program is only available for individuals who are 8 years old or older.
If you have questions, please contact covid-plan-review@illinois.edu.