The university will continue to monitor local and national developments and rely on guidance from the Board of Regents, State of Iowa; the Iowa and Johnson County departments of public health (IDPH, JCPH); the Big Ten Conference; and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
What you can do
- Be mindful of signage and familiarize yourself with updated building procedures.
- Follow campus mask policy and health guidelines.
- Wash hands or use hand sanitizer stations (where available) upon entry and exit.
- Minimize time in communal spaces, hallways, and restrooms.
- Help keep work and learning spaces clean.
- *Remember, there are different building practices for UI Health Care and university research areas.
Building practices
You may see some of the following when navigating campus facilities:
- Touchless door openers
- Reorganized furniture in communal spaces
- Hand sanitizer stations at some entryways and exits
- Plexiglass barriers to create separation
Other facilities
Please contact building coordinators directly or consult their websites for additional information and updates.
Recreational facilities
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Recreation facilities are currently operating normally.
- Follow current campus mask and health guidelines.
- Use the Rec Serv app to view current facility hours of operation, live visitor counts, and register for fitness programs online.
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
- The IMU is operating normally.
- Online ordering and socially distanced pick-up options for textbooks and bookstore materials are still provided, including drive-up and in-person options.
- The Iowa House Hotel continues regular operations and has set aside a small amount of rooms for emergency room stays, as appropriate and needed.
- The Clothing Closet continues using a reservation process for clients.
- Custodial procedures continue to follow CDC guidance.
Libraries
- All campus libraries are open to the pubic (June 1, 2021).
- Check hours for our eight campus libraries.
- Online requests and delivery services for print books and other materials are provided for students, faculty, and staff.
- Follow current campus health and distancing guidelines.