Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response
This website provides the most up-to-date COVID-19 information and guidance for the Illinois State University community. On May 9, 2020, the McLean County Health Department informed the University that a member of the Illinois State University community has been confirmed as positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). It is the first on-campus confirmed case involving a student, faculty or staff member at Illinois State University.
Campus Updates
Illinois State University is complying with Gov. JB Pritzker's extended statewide stay at home directive for COVID-19. The state directive will remain in effect through May 30. During this time, Illinois State will continue to support the alternative delivery of classes, house and feed students who cannot return to their permanent residences, and continue essential university operations. Only essential on-site personnel necessary to support these functions, as determined by the president or appropriate vice president, are permitted to come to campus. Other university employees should not report to their campus work location and are expected to continue working from home under the direction of their supervisors.
- 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)
- A campus coronavirus update (5-9-20)
- A message from President Dietz to faculty and staff (4-30-20)
- Message to Future Redbirds (4-29-20)
- A message from President Dietz (4-24-20)
- An update from President Dietz on Summer 2020 (4-9-20)
- A message from President Dietz on pass/no pass option (4-3-20)
- A Coronavirus update from President Dietz (3-27-20)
- Campus restricted facility access (3-25-20)
- Illinois State committed to student learning (3-23-20)
- Video: Message from President Dietz (3-21-20)
- Campus prepares for state stay at home directive (3-20-20)
- Adjusted hours for campus facilities (3-19-20)
- Illinois State teaching and learning resources (3-18-20)
- Coronavirus Update from President Dietz (3-17-20)
- Campus update on dining, Student Health Services, polling places (3-16-20)
- Illinois State implementing work from home measures (3-14-20)
- Coronavirus update from President Dietz (3-13-20)
- Campus response to Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic (3-11-20)
- Spring break travel and safety (3-5-20)
- Campus planning and preparedness (3-2-20)
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 preventive steps you can take to avoid the Coronavirus and the spread of respiratory diseases.