Health & Safety Practices

The health and safety of everyone at DePaul depend on the cooperation of all who come to campus. By taking care of yourself, you protect the entire community.

DePaul’s COVID-19 response plans are based on the latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Chicago Department of Public Health and the university’s medical advisor from AMITA Health.

The following mandatory protocols must be followed by DePaul students, faculty and staff at all times on both campuses.

Updated Aug. 18, 2022

COVID-19 vaccine and booster

Students in all degree programs, as well as faculty and staff, are are required to submit proof of a booster.
To submit proof of vaccination, students, faculty and staff should follow the instructions detailed on the COVID-19 Vaccine webpage.
Everyone at DePaul is encouraged to seek a booster as soon as they are eligible in the spirit of caring for each other and our surrounding community.

Face masks

Masks are not required in indoor spaces on campus.
However, DePaul will continue to be a mask-friendly campus and wearing a mask will be highly recommended for all indoor spaces.
If you are joining a meeting or gathering and a participant asks you to wear a mask, please do so.
If you need one, masks are available at a limited number of first-floor desk areas near building entrances.

Personal care

Monitor yourself for symptoms each time you plan to come to campus.
Stay home if you are sick.
Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

Personal hygiene

Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60 percent alcohol if soap and water are not available. Up to 700 sanitation stands are available throughout both campuses.