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Frequently Asked Questions

Information on this site is updated as needed to reflect IU's most current health and safety guidelines. This follows current state and county public health guidance.

Classrooms, residence halls, dining spaces, building common areas and IU Athletics venues are all examples of indoor spaces where mask use is optional.

Masks will continue to be required on public transportation, in health care settings, in IU childcare facilities, and in some laboratories where hazard assessments have identified them as proper personal protective equipment (PPE).

Dr. Aaron Carroll, chief health officer for IU, says personal choice should increasingly drive decisions related to mask wearing and other precautions: “One-way masking — an individual’s decision to continue wearing a mask — is encouraged for anyone more comfortable wearing a mask in public spaces.”

IU will continue to distribute surgical masks and have hand sanitizing stations at building entrances.

Stay informed about COVID-19 matters

As IU campuses enter the Fall semester, the university’s COVID-19 operations may be adjusted to meet the current demand for services as well as match the current community spread.

Masking: Following current state and county public health guidance, masks are optional on all IU campuses.
- Classrooms, residence halls, dining spaces, building common areas and IU Athletics venues are all examples of indoor spaces where mask use is optional.
- Masks will continue to be required in health care settings (including COVID-19 testing locations), in IU childcare facilities, and in some laboratories where hazard assessments have identified them as proper personal protective equipment (PPE).
Testing: Drop-off COVID-19 testing is currently available on the IU Bloomington and IUPUI campuses.
- Drop-off COVID-19 testing allows you to collect your saliva sample at your convenience in any location and then drop it off on campus when it works for you.
- Drop-off testing can be used for both symptomatic and asymptomatic testing. For locations and to learn how to use drop off testing please see: Drop-off COVID-19 testing: Testing: COVID-19: Indiana University (iu.edu)
- Additionally Rapid tests are available at local pharmacies and other locations, or search for a local testing site.
Vaccines and Boosters: A COVID-19 vaccine or approved exemption is required at all IU campuses, including IUPUI, all regional campuses, IUPUC and IU Fort Wayne. This requirement applies to all students, faculty and staff at all IU campuses.
- Booster doses are not currently required as part of IU’s COVID-19 vaccine policy.

If your question isn’t answered on this page, please submit it to jsomdean@indiana.edu. We will continue to update this FAQ as additional questions are received.

FAQ last updated on 8/16/2022

COVID-19 guidelines

There has been no recommendation to reduce room capacities or increase social distancing in classrooms or ensembles. Ensemble directors, coaches, and studio teachers may modify spacing as they see fit, within the constraints of the available space.

Audience sizes are not limited, and members of the public/family/friends are welcome to attend.
We strongly encourage audience members to wear KN95 masks, which are better at keeping you and others safe.
In the current COVID environment, performances may be cancelled at a moment’s notice, please visit our events calendar for the most up-to-date information.

Practice rooms have been unlocked, as have all general-usage Jacobs School rooms. Practice times and rehearsal rooms may be scheduled according to pre-2020/21 policies, and “opportunistic” room usage (use of unscheduled spaces on a first-come, first-serve basis) is once again allowed.

A COVID-19 vaccine or approved exemption is required at all IU campuses, including IUPUI, all regional campuses, IUPUC and IU Fort Wayne. This requirement applies to all students, faculty and staff at all IU campuses.

Instructors cannot require students or colleagues to disclose their vaccination status, and students should adhere to the same. Classroom policies and practices may not be based on vaccination status.
The modality (in-person, online, hybrid) of a given course has been determined according to best instructional practices and should not be modified according to public health concerns unless the campus public health guidelines change.
Use this guide to familiarize yourself with the various ways classes will be offered.

Performances

Visit the Opera & Ballet theater site for information on the 2022–23 Conrad Prebys Performance Season.

All other events will be posted on our events calendar. In the current COVID environment, performances may be cancelled at a moment’s notice. Please refer to the calendar for the most up-to-date information.

Health and Wellness

What to do if you suspect you have COVID-19
IU Health COVID-19 virtual clinic screening (for those living in Indiana)
Learn more about COVID-19 on the CDC website
Health centers: IU Health Center, IUPUI Campus Health

Human Resources (Faculty and Staff)

Go home if you are on campus.
Contact COVID-19 Health Services to have your symptoms evaluated, have a virtual visit with a health care provider, and possibly be tested.
Log into One.IU, and enter COVID-19 Health Services in the search box. Click on the tile, and follow the step-by-step instructions.

Complete the fireform, or send an email to avppsia@iu.edu. May be completed by the affected individual or someone on their behalf.

The university will follow up with any action.

Healthy IU: https://healthy.iu.edu/
SupportLinc EAP: https://hr.iu.edu/benefits/eap.html
- https://hr.iu.edu/benefits/pubs/misc/eap-services-accesspoints.pdf

Indiana University and COVID-19

View more information and frequently asked questions about IU’s response to coronavirus.

IU COVID Website: https://covid.iu.edu/

Sections on students, faculty/researchers, and staff
External focused resources and campus-specific resources

Recorded IU Broadcast Webinars: https://broadcast.iu.edu/

COVID-19 Reporting Form:https://iuforms-fireform.eas.iu.edu/online/form/authen/covidpos, or email AVPpsia@iu.edu

Report should be initiated after:
- Receiving a positive COVID test result
- Presumed to be positive following a consultation with a healthcare provider
- Symptoms of COVID
- Known exposure to a person with COVID
The report can be submitted by the individual or someone on their behalf

IU HR Employees and COVID-19 Links: https://hr.iu.edu/relations/coronavirus.html

Working through COVID-19
Community Responsibility Acknowledgement (CRA) form

Childcare and eldercare: https://hr.iu.edu/benefits/care.htm

COVID-19 Resources

Frequently Asked Questions

COVID-19 guidelines

Room capacity/spacing

Audiences

Practice rooms/rehearsal spaces

Vaccination status

Performances

Health and Wellness

Human Resources (Faculty and Staff)

COVID-19 Health Services: When you have symptoms or have had exposure to someone you know or suspect to have COVID-19

Reporting to the university: whether you have symptoms, have a known exposure, or are presumed to be or test positive

Healthy IU Work + Life Balance and SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) are available to eligible faculty and staff Employee Assistance Program

Indiana University and COVID-19

Jacobs School of Music resources and social media channels