Updates

Jan. 16, 2021

A recording of the COVID-19 Town Hall is now available. The information presented in the Town Hall is accurate as of Jan. 15. Please refer back to this webpage for the latest updates. 

Jan. 15, 2021

Iowa State continues to work closely with state and county public health officials to facilitate vaccine distribution plans for the campus community. Information and updates will be posted on the COVID-19 Vaccinations page.

Jan. 14, 2021

Provost Jonathan Wickert announced that summer study abroad programs scheduled to depart between May 2 and Aug. 1 have been canceled. A decision on spring commencement will be made by March, 1. Read more in this Inside Iowa State story.

Jan. 12, 2021

The university community is invited to a town hall Friday, Jan. 15 (2-3 p.m. via Webex) that will focus on COVID-19 vaccines. University and community public health experts will address questions about availability and distribution of vaccines on campus and in the Ames community. 

Jan. 11, 2021

The public health team sent a message to the campus community with information on testing strategies, tips for returning to campus and vaccinations.

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
• Events, gatherings, groups
• FAQs
• Instructors: COVID in the classroom
• Personal health (testing, contact tracing, etc.)
• Remote work resources
• Research safety procedures
• Response team
• University human resources
• Vaccinations
• Well-being

For students

• Academics and learning
• Accessibility and accommodations
• CARES Act report, FAQ
• Community expectations and accountability
• Diversity, equity and inclusion
• Events, gatherings, groups
• FAQs
• Off-campus parties
• Personal health (testing, contact tracing, etc.)
• Returning to campus, tips for
• Student life
• Students with increased risk
• Student Wellness
• Vaccinations

COVID-19 testing, vaccine

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

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
• Personal health (testing, contact tracing, etc.)
• Symptom checker
• Vaccinations

Policies and guidance

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