Updates

Nov. 24, 2020

Faculty, staff and graduate students will continue to receive Cyclones Care Daily Symptom Checker emails and text messages over the winter break. Messages sent to undergraduate students will be suspended from Nov. 26 – Jan. 11. Even though students won’t receive a daily reminder during this time, they should continue to assess how they feel every day and stay home if they are sick.

Nov. 23, 2020

COVID-19 weekly snapshot: 268 positive test results; 5.2% positivity rate.

COVID-19 testing will be offered over winter break at Thielen Student Health Center. The remote testing site at Johnny’s in Hilton Coliseum will resume normal operations on Jan. 10, 2021. Testing hours are available on the Thielen website.

Nov. 18, 2020

In response to challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Office of Student Financial Aid has extended the priority date for completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form to Dec. 20. 

Nov. 17, 2020

Athletics Director Jamie Pollard announced changes for Saturday's football game against Kansas State. Only families/guests of student-athletes and staff can attend the game.

Nov. 16, 2020

Thielen Student Health Center developed a list of resources and tips to help students prepare to return home for winter break. 

Weekly snapshot for Nov. 9-15: 324 total positive tests; 12.6% positivity rate. More information on the COVID-19 Public Health Data website.  

Archive (as of Feb. 29, 2020)

Topical index

For employees

• Academics and instruction
• Cleaning procedures | Cleaning products
• Community expectations and accountability
• Department information (ordering supplies)
• Diversity, equity and inclusion
• FAQs
• Gatherings, events
• Instructors: COVID in the classroom
• Personal health (testing, contact tracing, etc.)
• Remote work resources
• Research safety procedures
• Response team
• University human resources
• Well-being

For students

• Academics and learning
• Accessibility and accommodations
• CARES Act report, FAQ
• Community expectations and accountability
• Diversity, equity and inclusion
• FAQs
• Gatherings, events
• Off-campus parties
• Personal health (testing, contact tracing, etc.)
• Student life
• Students with increased risk
• Student Wellness

COVID-19 testing

• Campus testing results
• Positive COVID-19 reporting form
• Pre-test questionnaire
• Test Iowa
• Thielen Student Health Center

Cyclones Care

• Signage and messaging

Face coverings

• Expectations and accountability
• Policy, updated Aug. 5
• Scenario responses, proactive planning

Health and wellness

• Caring for self and others when sick with COVID-19
• Personal health (testing, contact tracing, etc.)
• Symptom checker

Policies and guidance

• Community expectations and accountability (face coverings)
• Cleaning procedures for employees
• Events and gatherings
  • Gathering in person on campus
  • Recommendations for gatherings and events
  • Student social gatherings policy
• Face covering policy
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
• Research safety procedures