Updates and resources
This site was established to provide campus updates and information related to COVID-19, a disease caused by the new coronavirus. Confirmed cases are tracked by the Iowa Department of Public Health. The university's emergency operations team is considering the best interests of our students, faculty and staff. Please show care and support each other, and continue to reject stigmas.
Updates
April 16, 2021
Details and signup instructions for the April 20-22 student vaccination clinic were added to the COVID-19 Vaccinations page.
April 14, 2021
Campus vaccination information -- including updated specifics about guidance and requirements -- was added to the vaccination FAQ.
April 13, 2021
The CDC and FDA announced a recommendation to temporarily pause the use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Iowa State University is complying with this recommendation and monitoring the situation. ISU will not administer any J&J doses, pending further information and guidance from the CDC and FDA. The university will post timely updates on the COVID-19 Vaccinations page.
Face coverings required
Face coverings are required on campus, in the city of Ames, and in Story County.
- Policies: Iowa State | Ames | Story County
- Iowa State community expectations (guidance for noncompliance)
- CDC guidance on masking (proper fit and layering)
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 | FAQ
- 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 | FAQ
2020-21 details
COVID-19 testing, vaccine
Cyclones Care
Face coverings
- Expectations and accountability
- Policies: Iowa State | Ames | Story County
- Scenario responses, proactive planning
Health and wellness
- Caring for self and others when sick
- Personal health (testing, contact tracing, etc.)
- Symptom checker
- Vaccinations | FAQ
Policies and guidance
- Community expectations and accountability (face coverings)
- Cleaning procedures for employees
- Emergency Operations: Structure
- Events, gatherings and groups
- Face covering policy
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Research safety procedures