Campus Services

The continued spread of novel coronavirus in Chicago and the ongoing increase in cases under investigation at Rush University Medical Center has necessitated additional screening of patients in clinics on the first floor of Armour Academic Center (AAC).

Beginning March 19, 2020, unauthorized individuals cannot enter Armour Academic Center for any reason. Students participating in approved labs, clinical rotations and Fall term classes in-person will be given proper authorization to enter the building. 

For those students who will be on campus this summer, please practice standard social distancing protocols at all times.

All university offices are available remotely:

• The Rush University Medical Center Library
• Anatomy laboratories
• The METC computer lab. IS help desk support is available at (312) 563-2527 or email 3clas@rush.edu Note: Walk-up service has been discontinued on the 9th floor Armour Academic Center (AAC) until further notice. If you need to pick up equipment, please arrange with IS staff.
• The Academic Testing Center located in the Triangle Office Building
• The Rush Center for Clinical Skills and Simulation
• The Center for Academic Excellence
• Center for Teaching Excellence and Innovation
• Student Accessibility Services
• Wellness resources are available through the Rush Wellness Assistance Program. The Counseling Center is available via telephone for existing clients.

All on-campus classrooms, meeting and study spaces in Armour Academic Center are closed. A full list of restricted spaces includes:

• 2nd Floor:
  • Cafeteria dining area
    • The cafeteria will be open on a limited basis during the summer.  There will be a few widely spaced tables and meals packaged for take away.
  • Student Union, Room 216
  • Meeting rooms, Room 210 & 211
• 4th Floor:
  • Room 450, Collaborative Learning Hub
• 5th Floor:
  • Library of Rush University Medical Center (resources available online)
  • Lounge space outside of 539/540
  • Room 550 A&B, Collaborative Learning Hubs
• 7th Floor:
  • Quiet Study Space, Room 787
• 9th Floor:
  • Student Lounge, Room 984

The Matthews Rush Bookstore will reopen on September 8, 2020 and can be accessed by using the AAC elevators to get to floor 1.

The Rush Fitness Center Is Now Open With Safety Guidelines in Place
Members will have their temperature taken at check-in, and they have to maintain social distancing and follow equipment cleaning guidelines. Signage is in place to guide members through proper social distancing protocols. While only 50 members will be allowed to be in the center at one time, per City of Chicago regulations, this number is typical of normal capacity during peak times. Therefore, the center does not have plans for members to book their work out times in advance. Staff and members are required to wear masks, including while working out.