The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) expects that all students comply with all public health directives made by the university, local and state officials. Failure to comply with these directives may result in disciplinary action. This form should be utilized to share your concerns about students and/or student organizations not following these expectations.
The following are expectations within the UIC Community for compliance with COVID-19 vaccination and masking requirements:
VACCINATION REQUIREMENT
All students who will be on campus are required to receive the COVID-19 vaccine if they are able to do so.We acknowledge that some individuals may have medical or religious reasons why they cannot be vaccinated. Students who obtain a COVID-19 vaccination exemption (process to apply for exemption outlined here) will be required to participate in on-campus COVID-19 saliva testing at least once per 7-day period, 48 hours or more apart; quarantine if exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19; and continue to wear a face mask to participate in classes, activities or events on campus.
MASK REQUIREMENT
Masking remains required in
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Classrooms, lecture centers, research labs and the libraries Instructors/lecturers may take off their mask to lecture when greater than 6 feet from the audience/students.
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Masking in all other settings is strongly recommended.
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Masks continue to be a useful tool in the prevention of COVID-19. In settings where masking is recommended, it is a choice based on personal assessment of risk when to unmask. The use of masking is encouraged and supported and should be respected by all members of the UIC community.
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Wearing a KN95 or two-ply surgical mask that provides a snug fit and covers the mouth and nose without risk of slipping is now recommended. For more information on face coverings, please refer to the CDC guidance.
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Staff at UI Health should follow Personal protective equipment (PPE) guidelines for clinical encounters found on the hospital’s intranet: COVID-19 Resources > Resources & Documents > PPE.
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Scarves, bandanas and gaiters are not to be worn on the UIC campus when a mask is required, as they do not provide the same level of protection as a surgical mask or KN95 mask.
COVID-19 REPORTING TOOL
All students must use the COVID-19 reporting decision tool, regardless of vaccination status, if you have:
- a positive COVID-19 test,
- exposure to an individual with known or suspected COVID-19,
- if you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms,
- if you have plans to travel out-of-state or country; this includes personal travel and students or scholars returning to or arriving for the first time in Chicago from out-of-state or abroad. UIC contact tracing will provide you with pre- and post-travel counseling, including whether or not you need to quarantine and test. Should you need to quarantine and miss in-person classes, UIC does not require you to provide any documentation to your instructor. You will need to communicate your absence to your instructor for public health reasons.
- All individuals who meet the above criteria, regardless of vaccination status, will need to follow the guidance provided by the university's contact tracing team.
For additional questions related COVID-19, please visit UIC's Response to COVID-19.
Reports will be reviewed during normal business hours, Monday thru Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm. If you have any questions regarding filing an incident report, please contact the Office of Dean of Students at (312) 996-4857 or dos@uic.edu.