Waubonsee Community College reinstates mask mandate on campus

SUGAR GROVE – Waubonsee Community College has reinstated its mask policy after a recommended mask update was released July 27 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

According to a news release from the college, all Waubonsee employees, students, and guests, regardless of vaccination status, will be required to resume wearing masks indoors in common areas while on campus, effective Aug. 2.

This is a change from the college’s previous announcement that vaccinated individuals do not need to wear masks in public spaces on campus. Waubonsee continues to follow recommended protocols and procedures by the CDC, including those for masks and physical distancing, the release stated.

While the college will not require vaccinations of employees, students, or guests, it strongly urges everyone to get vaccinated.

The release stated that effective immediately, the college will also incentivize students to get vaccinated. All students registered for fall classes who have received their final vaccination on or after July 1, will be eligible to receive a $100 credit at the Waubonsee Bookstore on the Sugar Grove or Aurora Downtown Campuses. Proof of registration, an official COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card and a photo ID will be required. Limit one per person.

The college will be offering two drop-in, community-wide, COVID-19 vaccination clinics at its Registration Rally events during the week of Aug. 2. The clinics will offer both the Pfizer and the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Everyone is invited to attend. No identification or insurance is required.

The time and date for the clinics are:

Monday, Aug. 2 from noon to 6 p.m - Sugar Grove Campus in the Student Center Formal Dining Room

Wednesday, Aug. 4 from noon to 6 p.m. – Aurora Downtown Campus in the Conference Room