Keep Learning - Instructional Continuity

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If you have problems connecting to an online class, please see the Technology Support page.
If you have questions about your physical and mental health, please see our Support Services Resources.
If you would normally stop in to SAAO (Room 110), please see the Undergraduate page.
If you would normally stop in to GSSO (Room 142), please see the Graduate page.
For questions about Teacher Licensure (for both Undergraduates and Graduates), please see our Teacher Licensure page.

A variety of circumstances, outside of a pandemic, might require students to temporarily take classes remotely (online) with minimal notice: a severe weather event, a family emergency requiring your presence elsewhere, etc. This guide provides you with actions to take when making that shift quickly, and resources to support the online learning transition.

Key Guidelines

Get the latest on COVID-19 protocols for learning at the campus' COVID-19 website.
Remain in regular contact with your professors and TAs. Whether via email or in Canvas (or formerly, Moodle), they need to hear from you.
Review your syllabus as needed to accommodate changes.
If you have disability accommodations, please contact your professors to assure the accessibility of your online course.
If you are going through additional stress, remember that the Student Assistance Center is here for you.

Latest COVID-19 Updates

June 21, 2021 - Vaccination Expectations for the Fall 2021 Semester from Chancellor Robert J. Jones
June 18, 2021 - Verified COVID-19 Vaccination Records Now Active to Replace Testing from Chancellor Robert J. Jones
June 10, 2021 - IDPH Phase 5 Impacts from Chancellor Robert J. Jones
May 28, 2021 - On-campus Vaccines for Students from Chancellor Robert J. Jones
May 28, 2021 - SHIELD CU COVID-19 Testing Now Offered at No Cost to Community Members from Chancellor Robert J. Jones
May 14, 2021 - New CDC Guidance and Changes to Campus COVID-19 Practices from Chancellor Robert J. Jones
April 29, 2021 - Uploaded & Verified Vaccination Record Card to Replace Testing from Chancellor Robert J. Jones
April 7, 2021 - SHIELD CU Testing Available Starting April 8 for University Family Members from Chancellor Robert J. Jones
April 5, 2021 - All Faculty, Staff, & Students Now Eligible for Vaccine Appointments from Chancellor Robert J. Jones
March 19, 2021 - Summer Health Fee Waivers for Graduate Students from Wojtek Chodzko-Zajko, Dean of the Graduate College
March 17, 2021 - COVID-19 Emergency Grants for Graduate Students from Wojtek Chodzko-Zajko, Dean of the Graduate College
March 10, 2021 - Revised COVID-19 Testing Requirements for Graduate Students from Chancellor Robert J. Jones
March 2, 2021 - Update on COVID-19 Variant B.1.1.7 from Chancellor Robert J. Jones
March 1, 2021 - Vaccines for Champaign County Residents 16 and Older with Certain Conditions from Chancellor Robert J. Jones
February 16, 2021 - Guidance for Non-instruction Days from Chancellor Robert J. Jones
February 8, 2021 - Essential Activities Only Lifted: Continue Safe Behaviors from Chancellor Robert J. Jones
January 26, 2021 - A Personal Request for Care and Vigilance from Chancellor Robert J. Jones
January 20, 2021 - Essential Activities Only Until February 8 from Chancellor Robert J. Jones
January 15, 2021 - COVID-19 Testing Exemption Process from Chancellor Robert J. Jones
January 11, 2021 - Important Spring 2021 Update: Requirements & Expectations from Chancellor Robert J. Jones
December 21, 2020 - COVID-19 Vaccines from Chancellor Robert J. Jones
December 7, 2020 - Submit Your Positive Off-Campus COVID-19 Test Results from Chancellor Robert J. Jones
November 10, 2020 - Graduate Student COVID-19 Case Increase from Chancellor Robert J. Jones
November 6, 2020 - Thanksgiving and Fall Break Policies from Chancellor Robert J. Jones
October 30, 2020 - Increase in COVID-19 Cases: Take Extra Precautions from Chancellor Robert J. Jones
October 20, 2020 - Important Fall Break and Spring 2021 Guidance from Chancellor Robert J. Jones
October 7, 2020 - Location Changes to COVID-19 Testing Sites from Chancellor Robert J. Jones
September 2, 2020 - Increased Undergraduate Enforcement of COVID-19 Safety Guidelines from Chancellor Robert J. Jones
August 28, 2020 - This Critical First Week Back Together from Chancellor Robert J. Jones
August 21, 2020 - COVID-19 Testing Program Results and Expectations from Chancellor Robert J. Jones
August 19, 2020 - COVID-19 Testing Results and Procedures from Chancellor Robert J. Jones
August 18, 2020 - Building Access Procedures for Fall 2020 from Chancellor Robert J. Jones
August 13, 2020 - Safer Illinois App from Chancellor Robert J. Jones
August 11, 2020 - Required On-campus COVID-19 Testing Information from Chancellor Robert J. Jones
July 15, 2020 - Returning to Campus Guidelines Now Available (to Graduate Students) from James D. Anderson, College of Education Dean
July 9, 2020 - Sign the Illinois Community Pledge from Chancellor Robert J. Jones
June 26, 2020 - Return to Campus | Update on Safety Protocols (to Graduate Students) from College of Education Office of the Dean
June 25, 2020 - LINK CORRECTED: Fall 2020 Instruction | Academics Subcommittee Expanded Information & Guidance (to Graduate Students) from College of Education Office of the Dean
June 18, 2020 - Important Information about Fall 2020 Instruction Plans (to Graduate Students) from College of Education Office of the Dean
June 12, 2020 - Return to On-Site/Transition Committee | Weekly Update (to Graduate Students) from College of Education Office of the Dean
June 5, 2020 - Return to On-Site/Transition Committee | Weekly Update (to Graduate Students) from College of Education Office of the Dean
May 29, 2020 - RETURN TO ON-SITE WORK: Specific College of Education Guidance (to Graduate Students) from Dan Morrow, Chair, College of Education Return to On-Site/Transition Committee
April 9, 2020 - FW: Message from Wojtek Chodzko-Zajko, Graduate College Dean from Graduate Student Services Office at the College of Education
March 27, 2020 - FACILITIES UPDATE: Education Building, CRC Closed to the Public until Further Notice from James D. Anderson, Dean
March 23, 2020 - GRADUATE STUDENTS: Important Information, Resources, and Support from Associate Dean Christopher Span
March 23, 2020 - Reminder: College of Education classes resume in alternative format on Wednesday, March 25 from James D. Anderson, Dean
March 20, 2020 - STUDENTS: Important Information, Resources, and Support from Associate Dean Lisa Monda-Amaya
March 16, 2020 - Effective Immediately: Continuity Plan for Remote Teaching, Working, and Learning from James D. Anderson, Dean
March 11, 2020 - Important COVID-19 Spring Break Information for Students from James D. Anderson, Dean