Student N95 Mask Distribution - Spring 2022
As an additional level of protection, the university is recommending that all students wear an N95 mask, a KN95 mask, or a Level 3 surgical mask.
The university is providing ONE (1) N95 mask to each student. If you are a student, you can pick up your free mask starting on January 13 at the following locations (list may be updated as semester begins):
- Residence Halls (distributed in your mailbox)
- Private Certified Housing (front desks)
- Cultural Centers (front desks)
- Illini Union Bookstore (registers and 2nd floor textbook pick up)
- Illini Union Quad Shop (8am-7pm)
- Illini Union Starbucks (7-11pm starting on Jan. 18)
- Sidney Lu Mechanical Engineering Starbucks (after Jan. 17)
- Jitters Cafe at College of Law (after Jan. 24)
- Turner Student Services Building
- Vet Med (vet students only)
You will be asked if you are a student and if you have already received a mask. Remember, all students in residence halls will get them there - no need to go to any location to pick them up. It is always a good idea to have your i-card with you or the App available, but you can get the mask without them.
If you are an employee, your free mask is being distributed through your unit - these locations are ONLY for STUDENTS.
To see more information about these types of masks and their usable life, see this page on the CDC website.
Illini Union COVID-19 Testing Location
Illini Union
1401 West Green St
Urbana, IL
Room 104 (first floor)
M-F: 8am-6pm; Sat/Sun: CLOSED
CLOSED until Jan. 9. Regular hours resume Jan. 10.
More information and on-campus testing locations here.
Public Events with 200 or more attendees requirement
Until further notice, all attendees age 12 and up of events open to the public with more than 200 present will be required to show proof of a negative COVID1-9 test OR COVID-19 vaccination record to enter the facility or event space.
Personal Health and Wellness Steps
- Wear face covering in all university buildings, including the Illini Union and Illini Union Bookstore.
- Avoid close contact with people.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
Illini Union Cleaning and Safety Guidelines
- Common areas and high touch surfaces (door knobs, chairs, tables, elevator buttons, bathrooms, counters) will be cleaned and disinfected regularly, including using electrostatic disinfecting machines throughout the Union.
- All events, meetings, and programs will be planned in accordance with the Restore Illinois plan guidelines.
- Elevators are limited to two riders and signage has been added to all elevator doors.
- Floor decals have been installed in all areas where customer lines form to indicate 6’ distance.
- Plexiglass shields have been added to every front-line customer service desk and counters
- Hand sanitizer is available throughout the Union.
Rec Room Specific Procedures
- All equipment is cleaned and disinfected before opening each day.
- Plexiglass has been installed at the service counter.
- Tables, counters, door handles, and machines will be cleaned on regular schedule.
- Bowling Lanes: Bowling balls are preset at each lane. After bowling, leave balls and shoes at the lane; staff will clean and disinfect the lane, balls, and shoes before renting the lane again.
- Billiard Tables: Only half of the tables are available to promote social distancing. Leave cues on the table, not racks, when games are complete. Tables, cues, and balls are cleaned and disinfected after each use. All cues are cleaned and disinfected each day before open.
- DDR: Only 1 player at a time, social distancing must be followed. Players must clean bars and buttons after each use. No personal items left on or around machines.
- Arcade games: Limit one player per machine unless it is a 2-player game (air hockey, foosball). Air hockey paddles are stored at the counter (customer checks them out) and cleaned after each use. Machines will be cleaned by staff after each use. All machines are cleaned and disinfected each day before open.