Academics
August 31, 2021
Autumn quarter health and safety measures (Message to UW personnel)
We are writing now to share more specific details on the health measures that will be in place for the start of the academic year. These are based on state requirements, recommendations from UW health experts, guidance from our Advisory Committee on Communicable Diseases, and consultations with many faculty experts and Faculty Senate leadership.
August 23, 2021
Dean of Public Health Hilary Godwin on the benefits – and safety – of in-person learning and working
Dean of Public Health Hilary Godwin writes about the benefits of returning to in-person learning, working and community, the safety of doing so and some of what to expect in the year ahead.
August 18, 2021
Your back-to-school checklist (Message to Seattle campus students)
We’re excited to return to in-person learning this fall and to welcome you to — or back to — campus. As you prepare for autumn quarter, there are a number of things that you need to do in advance to ensure you start the quarter safely and successfully. We’ve created a Back-to-School Checklist to help you get ready. There you’ll find details on steps you need to take before you set out for campus, as well as the things to bring with you.
August 5, 2021
Fully vaccinated by 9/17? You may win a $1K scholarship (Message to Washington resident students)
This message is being sent to Seattle undergraduate and graduate students who are Washington state residents. Washington resident students from UW Bothell and UW Tacoma also received this information. Hello Huskies, Getting vaccinated is a critical step in stopping the COVID-19 pandemic, so we can return to the activities we love this summer and bring…
May 18, 2021
Guidance on returning to campuses, mask requirement (Message to employees)
Today we’re sharing details on an important part of our return — guidance for what the “post-pandemic” workplace will be like — as well as updates on planning around additional instructional resources and mask and vaccine requirements.
May 12, 2021
Safe return to campus: Presidential town hall
President Ana Mari Cauce hosted a virtual town hall on May 12 for the UW community of students, families, faculty and staff to discuss the safe return to in-person learning in the fall.
April 15, 2021
Autumn quarter planning and vaccine eligibility updates (Message to Seattle instructors)
We are writing today to share information on the autumn quarter course schedule, teaching resources and vaccinations to help you plan ahead for the return to campus.
Autumn quarter course schedule and vaccine eligibility updates (Message to Seattle students)
As we all plan ahead for the return to campus, we are happy to share some information on both autumn quarter courses and vaccinations.
April 1, 2021
Spring quarter and commencement (Message to Seattle campus students)
The University is working to expand the number of in-person services and activities this spring, and planning for how we will recognize our graduates.
March 31, 2021
Phase 3 guidance for instructors and student services (Message to instructors and staff)
Last week, we shared details on what Phase 3 means for our University operations and extended telework flexibility to Sept. 10 for those employees who want to continue to work remotely and can do so without impeding operations. We are now able to share guidance on in-person instruction-related activities and student services.
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