Weekly Update on COVID-19 from Chancellor Jones

Weekly Update from Chancellor Jones (8/31 – 9/4)

We are increasing enforcement of COVID-19 safety guidelines. For the next two weeks, the university expects all undergraduate students to significantly restrict in-person activities. We are providing more detailed information about the university’s on-campus testing program, including Labor Day hours. On-campus testing is required for all students, faculty and staff participating in on-campus activities during the… Continue Reading

Weekly Update from Chancellor Jones (8/24 – 8/28)

We are providing more detailed information about the university’s on-campus testing program, including Labor Day hours. On-campus testing is required for all students, faculty and staff participating in on-campus activities in the Fall 2020 semester. View the testing locations and hours. Please note that the following testing sites will be open from 9 a.m. to… Continue Reading

Weekly Update from Chancellor Jones (8/17 – 8/21)

We are now performing our rapid, saliva-based COVID-19 test under the umbrella of an approved FDA Emergency Use Authorization. The testing protocol developed by Illinois researchers directly detects the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 in saliva samples. View the full list of testing location and hours across campus. We are providing detailed information on building access… Continue Reading

Weekly Update from Chancellor Jones (8/10 – 8/14)

We are providing more detailed information about the university’s testing program and testing requirements. On-campus testing will be required for all current students, faculty and staff who are on or near campus during the Fall 2020 semester. View current testing locations and hours. We are asking all students to update their address information and complete… Continue Reading

Weekly Update from Chancellor Jones (8/3 – 8/7)

We are providing the latest information on our university COVID-19 website. Our newly redesigned website is the central spot for university COVID-19 updates, resources and announcements. We are providing requirements and expectations for Fall 2020. Updated guidance is available for students, faculty and staff, including on-campus testing requirements and COVID-19 safety training. We are encouraging… Continue Reading

Weekly Update from Chancellor Jones (7/27 – 7/31)

We are encouraging all current university faculty, staff and students to take advantage of free on-campus COVID-19 testing. Free on-campus COVID-19 walk-up testing is available to current faculty, staff and students. View the most updated hours and locations. For testing questions, please contact the COVID Wellness Answer Center at covidwellness@illinois.edu or 217-333-1900. We have updated… Continue Reading

Weekly Update from Chancellor Jones (July 13 – July 17)

We are encouraging all university faculty, staff and students to take advantage of free on-campus COVID-19 testing. Free on-campus COVID-19 walk-up testing is available to all faculty, staff and students. View the most updated hours and locations. We are inviting you to take the Illinois Community Pledge. Show your Illinois family that you care by… Continue Reading

Weekly Update from Chancellor Jones (July 6 – July 10)

We are encouraging all university faculty, staff and students to take advantage of free on-campus COVID-19 testing. Beginning this week, free on-campus COVID-19 walk-up testing is available to all faculty, staff and students at State Farm Center and Alice Campbell Alumni Center. As additional testing sites become available, we will post the most updated hours… Continue Reading

Weekly Update from Chancellor Jones (June 30 – July 3)

We are providing updates on the status of on-campus events. Based on state guidance, university facilities may resume hosting in-person, on-campus events beginning August 1. Please check directly with the venue or facility for the latest information. We are presenting information on the university’s response to COVID-19. The Athletics COVID-19 briefing will take place on… Continue Reading

Weekly Update from Chancellor Jones (June 22- June 26)

We are making adjustments to the Fall 2020 course schedule.  Once changes to fall classes are complete, we will provide all students with the opportunity to review and modify their schedule. For more information about Fall 2020 instruction, view the FAQ. We are providing updates linked to our return to on-campus operations working teams. The… Continue Reading