Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response
This website provides the most up-to-date COVID-19 information and guidance for the Illinois State University community.
The Redbird Pledge
Do your part to uphold a healthy, safe campus community for the entire Redbird family.
Latest Campus Messages
- Fall campus update from President Dietz (8-4-20)
- What students can expect for fall 2020 (7-29-20)
- President Dietz announces Redbirds Return plan updates (7-9-20)
- Campus offices re-opening to public on June 15 (6-8-20)
- A message from President Dietz to faculty and staff (5-28-20)
- Restore Illinois Message from President Dietz (5-14-20)
- Budget message from President Dietz (5-11-20)
Campus Updates
- July 29: Announced Redbird Pledge, testing updates, course formats, face covering distribution.
- July 9: The University will move to online instruction after fall break beginning Monday, November 30. Final examinations will be taken online. View full fall break details.
- July 9: Announced face coverings & physical distancing requirements procedure.
- July 7: Allowed temporary work from home agreements extension through 12/31/20.
- July 7: Established Covid-19 Related Leave of Absence Policy. View Policy 3.1.49.
- June 15: Face coverings part of Redbirds Return plan
Redbirds Return - Fall 2020
August 4 Update from President Dietz
The number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise, and we are closely monitoring information provided by the Governor and the Illinois Department of Public Health. Our COVID planning teams are studying how significant increases in positive cases throughout the state and nation will impact students, faculty, and staff as well as university operations as we begin the fall semester. As I have said numerous times over the last months, the health, wellness, and safety of the entire campus community must be our top priority and at the center of our decision-making.
Today is no exception as I provide updated information regarding the fall term.
Global Resources
The campus community is strongly encouraged to review information provided by the following:
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- The President's Coronavirus Guidelines for America
- U.S. Department of State
- World Health Organization (WHO)
- European Center for Disease Prevention and Control
Local Resources
Prevention and Treatment
Members of the campus community are strongly encouraged to read the guidance provided by the CDC regarding symptoms and preventive steps you can take to avoid the Coronavirus and the spread of respiratory diseases.