blog posts Students Strongly Advised to Depart Europe (March 10) Mar 10, 2020 11:15 am As incidences of coronavirus across Europe continue to increase, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign strongly advises that students reconsider studying abroad in Europe and return to the United States. Early Departure Timelines (March 4) Mar 4, 2020 5:45 pm Important information about returning the Departure Planning & In-Take Form, the timing of departure from study abroad locations as appropriate, and international insurance updates. Follow-Up Guidance on Early Departure (March 3) Mar 3, 2020 7:15 pm Follow-up guidance for students in Italy, South Korea, and others who are departing their study abroad program early. Coronavirus message sent to faculty members, staff, students from Chancellor & Provost (March 2) Mar 3, 2020 8:45 am With the continued uncertainty caused by the rapidly changing coronavirus disease (COVID-19), here are several important updates that affect our university community. Study Abroad Early Departure (March 2) Mar 2, 2020 1:00 pm Update for all study abroad program participants related to the recent Centers for Disease Control guidance to U.S. higher education institutions. New Changes and University of Illinois Assistance if Departing South Korea (March 1) Mar 1, 2020 9:15 am Updates and changes for students studying abroad in South Korea. New Guidance: University of Illinois Students Required to Depart Italy (Feb. 29) Feb 29, 2020 9:30 pm The University is requiring that all students depart Italy at their earliest and reasonable opportunity for the remainder of the spring 2020 semester. Advice to Depart Italy (Feb. 28) Feb 28, 2020 9:30 pm Update on Programs in Italy (Feb. 24) Feb 24, 2020 11:30 am Guidance for students on programs in Italy during the spring 2020 semester. Travel to China (Jan. 31) Jan 31, 2020 1:00 pm Guidance for faculty, staff, and students on travel to China during the spring 2020 semester.