Health and Safety CAMPUS UPDATE Based on latest guidance from both the CDC and State of Illinois, masks will now be required indoors at Columbia College Chicago, starting Friday, July 30. This applies regardless of your vaccination status -- please disregard any signage you may see on campus allowing some individuals to be unmasked. BACK TOGETHER, COLUMBIA HOLIDAY TRAVEL BACK TOGETHER, COLUMBIA Back Together, Columbia Health & Safety How to Upload Your COVID-19 Vaccination Card COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Information College Vaccination Requirements Face Coverings Eating Spaces Return to Campus for Sick Individuals Students Student Guidance Traveling to Campus Campus Resources and Support Services Employees Faculty and Staff Guidance IT and Facilities Support Traveling to Campus Campus Operations Fall 2021 Return to Campus Plan Campus Messages Campus Operations and Policies Campus Signage Parent Guidance Visitor Guidance FAQ Contact COVID-19 Campus Tracking COVID-19 Case Updates Contact Tracing Reporting a Case Manager Information Guide and Resources Holiday Travel Holiday Travel As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, we want to remind the campus community of building closures and safety precautions when traveling. All campus buildings (with the exception of residence halls) will be closed Thursday, November 25 through Sunday, November 28, 2021 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Buildings will reopen on Monday, November 29. If you plan to travel for Thanksgiving and/or Winter break, or if you plan to travel at any time throughout the semester, whether domestically or internationally, please make sure to consult the very latest local and international travel guidance, as well as college rules, before making your arrangements. It is your responsibility to make sure you allow enough time between your return and your classes/work schedule to account for any required quarantine or testing requirements. This applies in particular to unvaccinated individuals returning to Illinois from other states within the U.S., and to persons, regardless of vaccination status, arriving in the U.S. from certain countries. Please review in advance, information on the City of Chicago’s Emergency Travel Advisory website as well as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) guidance for international travel. Be mindful that this guidance is frequently being updated and your travel plans may be impacted by changing travel advisories even during your trip. Check guidance prior to returning to make sure you take the steps necessary to comply. Domestic Travel The current City of Chicago Travel Advisory for unvaccinated individuals returning from a high-risk ("Orange") state is below and subject to change based on guidance from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Get tested with a viral test 3-5 days after travel AND stay home and self-quarantine for a full 7 days. Stay home and self-quarantine for the full 7 days—even if they test negative. Isolate to protect others from getting infected if they test is positive. Stay home and self-quarantine for 10 days after travel if they don’t get tested. Avoid being around people who are at increased risk for severe illness for 14 days, whether you get tested or not. International Travel CDC guidance for international travel is fluid, and travelers are encouraged to check the CDC website for the latest international travel rules. Consult the rules published by the foreign country to which you are traveling. Testing on Campus All unvaccinated individuals should plan to schedule their COVID-19 test at CareATC in advance through ColumbiaQ, as you are required to present a negative test, no more than two days old in order to enter campus buildings. COVID-19 vaccination and boosters are available on campus. Visit the website for booster eligibility information. Schedule an appointment online through ColumbiaQ. You may also schedule an appointment by phone at 844-766-3775 (phone line is open Monday-Friday from 7 a.m.-7 p.m.; leave a message on the weekends--no appointment guarantee). For CareATC hours of operation during the holiday season, please check the Covid-19 Testing and Vaccination website. Contact Us Academics Majors & Programs Graduate Studies Academic Calendar Our Faculty Request Info Admissions Application Requirements Portfolios and Auditions Financial Aid Scholarships Apply Campus Life Housing Living in Chicago Career Center Manifest Visit News Columbia Stories Announcements In the News Events Calendar Give Info For Students Faculty & Staff Parents Alumni © 2021 Columbia College Chicago Directory Site Map Privacy Policy Consumer Information About Suggest an Edit