Recent Updates
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Our Cougar Commitment: What to Expect Fall 2021
Here is a snapshot of what you can expect for the fall 2021 semester as of today. We continue to monitor guidance from the CDC and Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and will let you know if plans change to protect campus health and safety.
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Fall 2021 COVID-19 Testing
As announced in an email communication dated July 8th, SIUE will begin required weekly COVID-19 testing on Monday, Aug. 9.
Students, faculty and staff may request a testing exemption if they are fully vaccinated or had a positive COVID-19 diagnosis within 90 days. An online exemption form must be completed and approved in order for an individual to be exempt from weekly testing. Please note, vaccinated individuals must submit their vaccination records via the online form in order to be exempt from this requirement.
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Face Masks and Social Distancing
On May 13, 2021, the CDC released updated guidance for the use of face coverings and physical distancing for people fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Event and meeting organizers should review face covering and distancing guidelines with participants in advance of the start of the meeting. All individuals, regardless of vaccination status, should have a mask readily available.
