Information for Students

We are very excited to welcome our Golden Eagles back to campus for the Fall 2023 semester!

Classes begin Monday, Aug. 21, 2023. Northeastern Illinois University is dedicated to helping you succeed, and that includes prioritizing the health and safety of our campus community. Each day, take a moment to check in with yourself and be mindful of your physical and emotional health. Take proper precautions and seek care if you are ill. Don't forget to consider your emotional well-being.

HEALTH

• Students are required to report positive COVID-19 test results to Student Health Services at (773) 442-5800 or health-services@neiu.edu.
  • If symptoms occur while on campus, please notify your instructor and return home immediately. Upon positive COVID-19 test result, students will learn remotely until a negative test result has been obtained.
  • If a student tests positive for COVID-19, the student should stay home for five days. Students should communicate with their instructors about the possibility of class accommodations or remote classwork during this time.
  • Per the new CDC guidelines, students may return to campus after five days if they are feeling better. They should wear a mask around others for a full 10 days.
• In accordance with CDC guidelines, those who are exposed to COVID-19 do not need to quarantine. However, whether you are vaccinated or not, it is recommended that you wear a high-quality mask for 10 days and get tested on day five.
• Masks are suggested to be worn indoors in all common public spaces, including classrooms, regardless of vaccination status. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advises individuals to consider wearing a face mask in crowded indoor and outdoor settings and for activities with others who are not fully vaccinated. Everyone should respect individual choice regarding wearing masks. 
  • Individuals are encouraged to wear a high quality face mask, such as a three-layer surgical mask, KN95 or N95 respirator mask to protect against COVID-19 variants. 
  • Surgical, KN95, and/or N95 masks are available for students and employees at the Welcome Desks at all locations.
• It is recommended that all members of the Northeastern Illinois University community get vaccinated against COVID-19 and get a booster shot as soon as they are eligible per the latest CDC vaccination guidelines.
• Students should wash their hands, as needed, with soap and water for 20 seconds. Alternatively, hand sanitizer stations will be located throughout all University locations.

GATHERING

• Events: Events may be held on campus, following current CDC, IDPH and CDPH guidelines. When possible, events will be held outdoors.
• Meetings: Virtual or hybrid meetings are strongly encouraged. 

TRAVEL

• Commuting: When commuting to campus via public transportation, follow CTA, Metra or Pace guidelines. 
• Personal Travel: Personal travel is not governed by the University. Students, faculty, and staff who are traveling for personal reasons should do so in compliance with the CDC guidelines for domestic travel, the City of Chicago Travel Advisory, and the CDC guidelines for international travel.
• University-Sponsored Travel: Travel requests must be submitted through the standard Travel Authorization Request and Encumbrance (TARE) procedure for official authorization for travel. All travel should follow CDC recommendations for travel.

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