Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response
Illinois State University anticipates the Fall 2021 semester will be a time of transition for the University, our state, and nation. As has been the case throughout the pandemic, the University will continue to follow the most up-to-date health and safety guidance and will make adjustments accordingly when necessary.
Fall 2021: Updates
Illinois State University has closely monitored information regarding the spread of coronavirus. Recent updates to the Fall plans reflect announcements by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), and the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) regarding the approach to coronavirus for colleges and universities as well as current trends regarding the highly contagious Delta variant.
Latest Campus Messages
Coronavirus Update, July 28, 2021: New Face Covering, Vaccine, and Testing Requirements
The University is implementing new face covering, vaccine, and testing requirements.On-campus vaccine clinic, July 15
Illinois State University faculty, staff, and students can register for an on-campus vaccine clinic to be held from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Thursday, July 15, at the Legends Room, on the lower level of Redbird Arena.Coronavirus update, June 25, 2021
Being a responsible Redbird includes taking measures to protect yourself and others from COVID-19 by making every effort to prevent the spread of this disease.Coronavirus update, June 10, 2021
This message includes information about an upcoming on-campus COVID-19 vaccine clinic open to faculty, staff, and students, and the move to Phase 5 for Illinois.Fall 2021: Return to a more traditional college experience
Shared governance shares expectation that fall 2021 semester will be a time of transition as Illinois and the nation return to life that is as close to pre-COVID times as possible.COVID-19 Vaccinations
As students and employees become eligible for the vaccine as outlined in the IDPH's vaccine distribution plan, vaccination clinics will be held on-campus when a vaccine supply is made available to the University by the McLean County Health Department.
The Redbird Pledge
Do your part to uphold a healthy, safe campus community for the entire Redbird family.
Face Coverings Are Required
Beginning Thursday, July 29, face coverings are required in all indoor common area spaces to align with updated CDC masking recommendations released Tuesday, July 27, 2021.
Until further notice, face coverings are required for students, faculty, staff, and visitors on campus and Laboratory Schools.
Common Area Settings
All common indoor spaces, including, but not limited to:
- Classrooms
- Conference rooms
- Hallways
- Restrooms
- Breakrooms
- Dining facilities
- Elevators
- Public spaces within on-campus residential living environments
Heathcare Settings
- Student Health Services Clinic and waiting area
- Student Counseling Center and waiting area
- COVID-19 Vaccination Site
- COVID-19 Testing Site
- Athletics Training Clinic and Interactions
- Redbird EMS patient interactions
- Speech & Hearing Clinic and waiting area
- Psychological Services Clinic and waiting area
- SMART Clinic and waiting areas
- Exercise Physiology Lab
- The Autism Place
Child Care Settings
- Child Care Center, per DCFS guidance
Other ISU Settings
- Laboratory Schools
- Sports Camps, as required by guidance
- Day Camps, as required by guidance
COVID-19 Campus Case Tracker
View statistics on tests performed, test results, and more.
Global Resources
The campus community is strongly encouraged to review information provided by the following:
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.