COVID-19
Cougar Wellness Policies
Have questions? Contact the Wellness Center at (773) 995-2010 or coronavirus@csu.edu
Upload your test results & vaccination cards
University Protocol For COVID-19 Confirmed Cases & Symptoms.
Maps of Testing Sites
For the 2021-2022 academic year, Chicago State University is fully open for in-person instruction, classes, activities, and events. CSU is here for you. Learn more about how we are providing a safe and enriching academic year below.
Updated COVID-19 Guidelines for Exposures, Symptoms & Positive Tests As of: January 31, 2022
Chicago State University is updating procedures regarding vaccination status and instructions for quarantining and isolating to reflect the newest guidance from the CDC and Illinois Department of Public Health. The information below is subject to change and will be updated as new guidance is received.
Procedures for Exposure to COVID-19
The CDC defines exposures as “contact with someone infected with… COVID-19, in a way that increases the likelihood of getting infected with the virus.” Please note the following for counting days: If you have been exposed to COVID-19, count the day of your last exposure as Day 0.
| I've been exposed & do not have symptoms | Do I need to quarantine if I don't have symptoms? | Can I go to work/school? | Do I need to test? |
| Fully vaccinated+boosted more than 14 days ago | No | Yes | Only if symptoms develop |
| Fully vaccinated but have not received a booster if eligible | Yes. Isolate for 5 days & wear a mask at all times around others for an additional 5 days | On day 6 if symptom-free | Test on Day 5, if possible |
| Are not fully vaccinated (less than two weeks past first dose of Johnson & Johnson or 2 weeks past second dose of Pfizer or Moderna) | Yes. Isolate for 5 days & wear a mask at all times around others for an additional 5 days | On day 6 if symptom-free | Test on Day 5, if possible |
| Tested positive withing the past 90 days | No | Yes | Test on Day 5, if possible |
| Unvaccinated | Yes. Isolate for 5 days & wear a mask at all times around others for an additional 5 days | On day 6 if symptom-free | Test on Day 5, if possible |
Procedures for Experiencing COVID-19 Symptoms or Positive COVID-19 Test
Isolation is for people with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 positivity. Please note the following for counting days: If you have symptoms, count the day that your first symptom appeared as Day 0. If you do not have symptoms, count the day that you got tested as Day 0.
| I have symptoms and/or tested positive - regardless of vaccination status | Isolation and physical distancing instructions | When can I be cleared by CSU to resume work/school | Testing |
| Experiencing COVID-19 symptoms & have not come in contact with someone who is positive (no known exposure) | Isolate for 5 days. Maintain strict masking for 5 additional days | On day 6 after symptom onset & symptoms are improving. If PCR test comes back negative, & symptoms are improving, including being free from fever, vomiting, or diarrhea for 24 hours isolation can end early. | Seek a PCR test to determine if positive for COVID at onset of symptoms. |
| Positive for COVID but does NOT have symptoms (asymptomatic) | Isolate for 5 days. Maintain strict masking for 5 additional days | On day 6 after positive test if still asymptomatic. | No need to re-test |
| Positive for COVID, with symptoms | Isolate for 5 days. Maintain strict masking for 5 additional days | On day 6 from onset of symptoms OR initial test (whichever first), & symptoms are improving, including being free from fever, vomiting or diarrhea for 24 hours. | No need to re-test |
Get Vaccinated
CSU is partnering with the Illinois Department of Public Health to offer COVID-19 vaccination clinics from March 22 - March 24, 2022. The clinic will have Pfizer, Moderna, J&J Vaccines and Boosters available.
| Date | Time | Location | |
| March 22 | 10am - 6pm | Jones Convocation Center | Register |
| March 23 | 10am - 6pm | Jones Convocation Center | Register |
| March 24 | 10am - 6pm | Jones Convocation Center | Register |
$100 Vaccine Incentive
All students who show proof of their COVID-19 vaccination will receive a $50 payment incentive for proof of being fully vaccinated and a $50 payment for proof of booster. The payment is issued as a refund or applied directly to an account balance. To receive this credit, scan or take a picture of your COVID vaccination card and email it to the Wellness Center at wellness@csu.edu.
COVID Testing
Days of Operation:
- Monday & Friday 9am to 12pm
- Tuesday 1 to 5pm
- Wednesday & Thursday 3 to 6pm
more information on testing with Shield
Building: Cordell Reed Student Union, Conference Room C (see building 10 on map)
Appointments: Register with 
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- Non-invasive using saliva samples • FREE no insurance required • Quick (10 min or less)
- Walk-up services are available (no appointment needed), but a MySHIELD portal account is needed to securely receive your results.
Positive Cases
| On-Campus |
| 5 Employees positive |
| 0 Students positive |
Updated 5/20/2022
| Cumulative Cases |
| 76 Employees positive |
| 51 Students positive |
Since 8/23/2021
Number of Isolation Beds in Residence Hall Used: 0 of 6
The data reflects cases reported to CSU from our students, faculty, and staff who have visited the campus during the fall 2021 semester and within two weeks of receiving a positive test.
Chicago State University continues to closely monitor activities and developments
related to the spread and management of COVID19 in coordination with the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention and Illinois Department of Public Health. The information
and resources contact on this page are designed to support the health and wellness
of our university community through these extraordinary times.
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