Novel coronavirus information

Campus operations


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.


March 22, 2021

Phase 3, extension of telework and new vaccine eligibility (Message to employees)

While the University of Washington is on spring break this week, there is still much activity taking place as our state moves forward in its phased recovery and we continue planning for the safe return to our campuses. We’re writing to today to provide you with updates in three key areas.


February 1, 2021

Bothell, Seattle and Tacoma campuses now in Phase 2 of recovery plan

The state of Washington has moved the Puget Sound Region (King, Pierce and Snohomish counties) to Phase 2 of the Healthy Washington – Roadmap to Recovery plan.


January 19, 2021

Spring quarter plans and returning to campus this fall (Message to Seattle employees)

In advance of the spring quarter time schedule being posted this Friday, we are writing to share the plans for the Seattle campus this spring, as well as our intent to return to in-person instruction this fall.


Bothell, Seattle and Tacoma campuses in Phase 1 of state’s recovery plan

With the state of Washington’s transition from the Safe Start plan to the Healthy Washington – Roadmap to Recovery, the University of Washington’s COVID-19 recovery status page has been updated to reflect what activities are allowed under the new plan’s phases and in accordance with the state’s Campus Reopening Guide.


November 19, 2020

UW employees now have early access to exposure notification app

The University of Washington is partnering with the Washington State Department of Health to extend early access to the Washington COVID-19 Exposure Notifications app to UW employees. This early access project will help the Washington State Department of Health pilot mobile phone-based exposure notifications prior to making the app available state-wide.


October 14, 2020

The UW’s plans for winter quarter (Message to faculty and staff)

We are writing to give you an update on plans for winter quarter in advance of the time schedule for winter being posted this Friday.


September 23, 2020

Resources and support for caregivers (Message to employees)

In addition to highlighting several resources for caregivers, we ask everyone at the University to provide as much support, compassion and understanding as they can to those with caregiving responsibilities


September 18, 2020

Preparing for autumn quarter (Message to instructors and staff)

With autumn quarter fast approaching, we want to thank each of you for working over the summer to prepare, from developing courses for remote instruction to readying residence halls and instructional spaces. Your contributions to each student’s Husky Experience are invaluable whether our students are learning online or in person.



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