Our COVID-19 precautions, developed in close collaboration with UChicago Medicine, support the University’s academic mission and our shared responsibility for health and safety.
Our COVID-19 precautions, developed in close collaboration with UChicago Medicine, support the University’s academic mission and our shared responsibility for health and safety.
The University of Chicago has resumed on-campus activities. Below is an overview of current COVID protocols and precautions.
UChicago’s COVID-19 Dashboard provides up-to-date testing and isolation data.
Staying Healthy
Additional guidance to protect our community:
Convening On Campus
Important resources for on-campus activities:
Education
Information and answers to popular questions related to in-person instruction and classroom guidelines.
Research
Health and safety protocols and resources for the full resumption of on-campus research activities.
Workplace
Guides, tools, and recommendations for safely conducting in-person work within University buildings.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a COVID test?Symptomatic or exposure testing is available via UChicago Medicine and local COVID-19 testing locations.
- What should I do if I am feeling ill?
Please stay at home, monitor your symptoms, follow the University’s exposure protocols and if appropriate, get a COVID-19 test.
- What should I do if test positive for COVID-19?
Please follow the University’s exposure protocols and report your case to
- Where can I get a vaccine?
Vaccines are now widely available at local pharmacies other providers. Vaccines.gov can help you find an eligible provider.
- Who is required to be vaccinated?
All students, faculty, other academic appointees, postdoctoral researchers and staff are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 unless they have applied for and have been granted a medical or religious exemption.
- Why is UChicago still doing regular testing?
Testing of asymptomatic individuals measures the prevalence of COVID-19 on campus and limits the spread of infection.