Massmail: J&J vaccine appointments available in Coles County

The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) has alerted us that there are a select number of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine appointments in Coles County, about 45 minutes away, on Friday and Saturday for any individuals 18 years of age or older.  View message to students.

Massmail: Vaccine appointments

The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) has announced that all individuals 16 years of age or older who live or work in Champaign County are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. This means that all students are now eligible to make an appointment.  View message to students.

Massmail: J&J vaccine appointments available in Livingston County

The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) has alerted us that there are a select number of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine appointments for tomorrow and Friday available in Livingston County, about an hour away, for any individuals 18 years of age or older. The clinic is being run by the National Guard, and the Illinois… Continue Reading

Massmail: SHIELD CU testing available April 8 for university family members

University family members and households are invited to participate in COVID-19 testing through SHIELD CU beginning this Thursday, April 8.  The previous program launch was delayed due to an unexpected minor technical issue with the Safer Community app. The issue has been fixed for both Apple and Android users. Several successful tests have now been performed,… Continue Reading

Weekly update from Chancellor Jones (Week of March 29)

We are sharing guidance about on-campus events and summer camps. The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) has recently released updated Phase 4 guidance for in-person events and camps. Learn more on the Events page. We are offering alternative COVID-19 testing for individuals observing Ramadan.  If you will be fasting during Ramadan and concerned… Continue Reading

Massmail: Vaccine appointments

The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) has announced that there are a select number of COVID-19 vaccine appointments available tomorrow and next Wednesday and Thursday, and student employees of the university are eligible. Individuals in 1A and 1B categories, including students age 18 and older with certain health conditions as defined by the Illinois Department… Continue Reading

Planning for Academic Year 21-22

As we navigate the remaining challenges of COVID-19, we are confident that our SHIELD safety protocols, the State of Illinois’ mitigation efforts and the increased availability of the vaccine will allow us to operate the Fall 2021 semester in ways that will continue to provide the experience that undergraduate students, in-residence graduate students, faculty, staff… Continue Reading