COVID-19: Coronavirus Updates

Saint Louis University is closely monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic. The University continues to follow the latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), as well as state and local health officials.

COVID-19 Dashboard

Twice-weekly reporting will resume January 25, 2021. 

Learn how SLU is involved in the fight against COVID-19 through vaccine trials and research.

Key Information

Public Health Safeguards : SLU has developed safeguards for the fall term based on recommendations from a COVID-19 Recovery Working Group that includes faculty, staff, students and SLU’s public health experts. 

Review SLU's COVID-19 Safeguards 

Workplace Guidance:  While working from home remains SLU’s preferred approach, there is an increased need to have faculty, staff and student workers on campus during the fall semester. Guidance has been issued to all employees as SLU slowly repopulates its workforce on campus.

COVID-19 Return to Campus Guidance for Managers, Staff, Chairs and Faculty

Daily Symptom Checks: Residential students, and students and employees coming to campus are required to use the #CampusClear app to complete daily self-screening symptom checks. Learn more.

Travel:  All non-essential University-sponsored travel is suspended. This includes travel to attend or present at educational and professional conferences and applies to all faculty, staff, students and trainees. 

Interim University Travel Policy  

Changes for Spring 2021

Spring 2021 Calendar: Undergraduate classes will begin later than scheduled on Jan. 28 and will conclude May 10.  Final spring exams will be May 12-18 and will be held in-person if possible. Learn more.

Study Abroad in Madrid: SLU students will be permitted to study abroad at the University's campus in Spain during the spring 2021 semester. Learn more.