Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates: Loyola University Chicago

Helping the Loyola Community Navigate the COVID-19 Pandemic

Loyola's COVID-19 website was specifically developed to aid our community and serves as the definitive source for the most current and accurate information on how Loyola is responding to the pandemic. We remain committed to transparent and timely communication. When any decision is made, we communicate it broadly and on this website, and maintain the latest information on our policies and procedures.

The site contains the following sections:

Recent Changes & Updates Summary of the most recent communications & updates

Frequently Asked Questions Repository of regularly updated questions & answers for students, faculty, staff, and the general community

On-Campus COVID-19 Testing Information on surveillance testing procedures & requirements for students, faculty & staff

COVID-19 Vaccine Information Loyola's guidelines for getting vaccinated & general information about the COVID-19 vaccines

Loyola Mobile Health App Contains personal information on your testing status, vaccine record, compliance, and COVID-19 Symptom Checker

Emergency Response Plan & Structure Governance specifics to COVID-19 Emergency Response

Return to Campus Information Guidelines for the phased return to full campus operations

Return to Campus Checklist Reference guide of steps to follow & actions to take before being on campus

To inquire about general Loyola information related to COVID-19, please send a message to COVID-19support@LUC.edu.

Students, faculty, and staff who have tested positive for COVID-19 must report their case to the University as soon as possible at COVID-19report@LUC.edu or by calling 773-508-7707. All COVID-19 related questions should be directed to COVID-19support@LUC.EDU.

Check your symptoms by using the covid symptom checker app.

Click here to view our COVID-19 Testing Dashboard.

Recent Changes & Updates

JUNE 9 · Return to Campus Update, June 9
Faculty, Staff, Students Return to Campus Newsletter

Return to Campus Newsletter

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JUN 2 · 3:00 P.M. · Return to Campus Update, June 2
Return to Campus Newsletter

MAY 26 · 3:05 P.M. · Return to Campus Update, May 26
Faculty, Staff, StudentsReturn to Campus Newsletter

MAY 24 · 10:00 A.M. · Early Summer Phase and Testing Changes
Faculty, Staff, StudentsOffice of the President, Wellness Center

MAY 20 · 1:30 P.M. · Reminder: Changes to COVID-19 Testing Program
Faculty, Staff, StudentsOffice of the President, Wellness Center

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University Preparedness Planning

Loyola University Chicago's emergency response, planning, and decision making which began back in February 2020, has evolved as the pandemic unfolded and is on-going. Our top priority remains Health & Safety, followed by academic continuity (teaching, research and learning) and student recruitment & retention. The emergency response organizational chart depicts our current organization structure. This will continue to evolve—expanding and contracting as needed by our response. There are now nearly 250 faculty, staff and students working daily on our emergency response and planning for a return to the “next normal” of University Operations. Learn more

Reporting Protocol

Loyola's Emergency Response Management team has been working to develop protocols in accordance with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines that help ensure the health and safety of our community. Given the rising number of COVID-19 cases across our country, students, faculty, and staff who have tested positive for COVID-19 must report their case to the University as soon as possible. If you have tested positive for the virus, please contact us at COVID-19report@LUC.edu or by calling 773-508-7707. More Information »

Feature Stories & Videos

Spring 2021 Q&A: Testing Protocols

Joan Holden, Director of the Loyola Wellness Center & Health Safety Officer at Loyola University Chicago, discusses the frequency in which students, faculty, and staff will need to get tested if they need to be on any LUC campus.

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Now Available: COVID Symptom Checker

The University has developed a Symptom Checker application to promote your own health & safety and to improve awareness of the symptoms of COVID-19. It is strongly recommended that you use the application on a daily basis. It is available for use via your browser and also within the Loyola mobile application.

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