COVID-19 Information

Safe Study Spaces

Indoor Spaces

In addition to study spaces that may be available in the residence halls, Student Success Center, Lovejoy library, and the University’s computer labs, the University has recently designated a number of classrooms in each of the academic buildings for use as student study spaces.  These could be particularly useful for students with back to back synchronous and face to face courses. 

The  study rooms, which will have restricted seating that facilitates social distancing, are available to students on a first-come, first-served basis.  Maximum room capacities will be indicated on or near to the entrance of each room. Student numbers should not exceed these capacities, and students are reminded of the need to both engage in social distancing practices and wear an appropriate face covering while in these study spaces.

SSC Small Study Rooms 

The Student Success Center a state-of-the-art facility that was built to maximize student success and includes 5 small study rooms on the lower level.  The study rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis for student usage only.  The small study rooms are limited to 2 or 3 students at a time and a maximum 3-hour limit per use is enforced.  Access is granted through the students active Cougar card.  Individuals must follow the people-focused health and safety protocols at all times and wear a face covering while utilizing the spaces.  

Morris University Center 

The Morris University Center continues to offer several meeting and event rooms for the campus community.  MUC has adjusted the rooms and setups that are available. Room setups will remain constant and changes to the setup will not approved at this time. All meetings and events are subject to charges based on the current rate schedule.  For more information about the exact rooms and their capacities visit the Event Services Office website.  Events must follow all current Restore Illinois and SIUE guidelines and have an approved Safety Plan on file.

Student Fitness Center 

The Student Fitness Center offers recreational space for students, student organizations and departments to reserve for programming and event use.  The SFC reservable spaces include:

• five hardwood multi-purpose courts for basketball, volleyball, badminton or pickleball 
• A multi-purpose court for roller hockey, soccer, futsal, tennis, basketball or volleyball 

Student Fitness Center scheduling for SIUE student organizations and departments is available through the EMS reservation system or you can call the Campus Recreation Department at 618-650-5822.  Events must follow all current Restore Illinois and SIUE guidelines and have an approved Safety Plan on file.

Housing Spaces (University Housing ONLY) 

University Housing Activity Wing Space - University Housing activity wing spaces include classrooms, small conference room, and multi-function rooms. For 2020-2021, these spaces are only available for reservation by University Housing clubs, organizations, staff, and residents.  

University Housing Outdoor Spaces - University Housing outdoor spaces include outdoor recreational areas, the Woodland Bowl, etc. For 2020-2021, these spaces are only available for reservation by University Housing clubs, organizations, staff, and residents. 

Outdoor Spaces-Reservable

Stratton Quad 

Beginning mid-October, the Quad has been converted to a space open to all students, faculty, and staff for informal gatherings and events.  The space is available for small groups to gather.

Guidelines

• The Quad is open to all students, faculty, and staff. 
• Individuals must follow the people-focused health and safety protocols at all times:  wear a face covering, maintain at least 6 feet social distancing, refrain from gathering in groups larger than 50. 
• Furniture, games, and installations should remain in place at all times, please do not move them. 
• The Quad is reservable through Event Services in the Morris University Center for departments/organizations planning to host in-person events.  All events scheduled on the Quad must comply with the current Restore Illinois and SIUE guidelines and have an approved Safety Plan on file. 

RecPlex 

The Outdoor Recreation Sports Complex or "RecPlex" is an outdoor facility at SIUE that hosts many aspects of Campus Recreation. The RecPlex consists of a picnic pavilion, concession area and a variety of synthetic turf and grass playing fields.  Events must follow all current Restore Illinois and SIUE guidelines and have an approved Safety Plan on file.

Dunham Lawn 

Dunham Lawn offers a large outdoor green space and is located west of the MUC between Parking Lot B and Dunham Hall.  The space is open to all students, faculty, and staff.  As well, groups can work with the Event Services Office to reserve the space and some limited audio-visual equipment for events.  Events must follow all current Restore Illinois and SIUE guidelines and have an approved Safety Plan on file.

MUC Plaza 

In addition to the normal offerings at the MUC, the Event Services Office is pleased to offer an additional outdoor space.  The MUC Plaza is located outside the Meridian Ballroom, by Parking Lot C.  This space offers some standard seating groups of 4.  The space is open to all students, staff and faculty daily.  As well, groups can work with the Event Services Office to reserve the space and some limited audio-visual equipment for events.  Events must follow all current Restore Illinois and SIUE guidelines and have an approved Safety Plan on file.