Re-engaging UIndy (Coronavirus Response)

COVID-19 Update (September 2023)

These policies are reflective of the current state of COVID in the area and are subject to further evaluation as necessary. Please keep in mind that these are UIndy policies, specific to our campus. If in the course of your studies you are in external settings (off-campus practicum locations, student teaching, healthcare clinicals, etc.) with additional requirements, you are responsible for complying with those additional requirements.

Positive Tests

According to current CDC guidelines, an individual who tested positive for COVID-19 may end isolation after 5 days if he/she/they experienced no COVID-related symptoms. If the individual had symptoms and a positive test and the symptoms are improving, he/she/they may end isolation after day 5 if he/she/they is fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication. If the individual tested positive and symptoms are not improving, the individual is advised to continue to isolate until a) he/she/they is fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication AND b) his/her/their symptoms are improving.

• Staff: Please follow CDC guidelines. Work with your supervisors to manage sick/leave time and cover work responsibilities. 
• Faculty: Please follow CDC guidelines. Work with your chair to determine the best approach for class delivery should you test positive or there is a significant number of Covid cases in your class. 
• Students: Positive cases no longer need to be reported to the Office of Student Affairs unless they are residential students. If you are working with a student living on campus who tests positive, please send an email to Rob Williford (willifordr@uindy.edu), associate dean of judicial affairs and residence life so Residence Life can ensure adequate isolation accommodations. 

Known Exposure

We recommend that you begin to wear a mask if you have a known exposure to someone who has tested positive for COVID. The CDC also recommends getting tested on Day 6 after your exposure, even if you haven’t developed symptoms. 

Testing

We will still have testing options available at the Health & Wellness Center for individuals that are symptomatic or need to test for clinical or other school or work related needs. 

Vaccine Requirements

We no longer require or track covid vaccinations.