March 13, 2020
New state guidance will inform spring quarter instruction and operations
Today Governor Jay Inslee announced new measures requiring the University of Washington, and all higher education institutions in the state, to discontinue in-person instruction on our campuses through April 24. This will require us to begin spring quarter classes with online instruction.
UW undergraduate student tests positive for COVID-19
Today, we learned that a Seattle campus resident from Lander Hall has tested positive for COVID-19. The student is doing well, recovering in isolation and we are providing them support during their recovery. Anyone known to be in close contact with the student is self-isolating and monitoring symptoms for 14 days per public health guidance….
March 12, 2020
UW graduate student tests positive for COVID-19
Today, we learned that a UW Seattle campus graduate student has tested positive for COVID-19. The student is recovering at home, out of state, and we wish them well. The student was last on campus on March 6. The student was tested March 11, at home, and informed the University of the results on March 12.
March 11, 2020
Thank you for your strength and resilience as we prepare for what’s next
These last few weeks have put our community to the test as we work together to combat the effects of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. But as stressful as I know this experience has been for all of us, I am uplifted and reassured by all the ways people across our University community are working to keep everyone safe, calm and prepared to weather this crisis.
March 6, 2020
Moving classes online and concluding the winter quarter
Following up on a message from President Cauce this morning, in consultation with public health officials, starting Monday, March 9, classes will no longer meet in person. For the remainder of the quarter, instructors have been asked to conduct classes and/or exams remotely, as possible, until the quarter concludes on March 20.
Presumptive positive COVID-19 test – staff member in Roosevelt Commons East
The UW ACCD has learned that a University of Washington staff member who works in Roosevelt Commons East has received a presumptive positive test for COVID-19. The employee is in self-isolation at home, and we wish them the best in their recovery. Out of an abundance of caution, the building, which is located west of the UW’s Seattle campus, has been closed for appropriate cleaning until further notice.
Beginning March 9, classes and finals will not be held in person (Message to students)
For the remainder of the quarter, instructors have been asked to conduct classes and/or exams remotely, as possible, until the quarter concludes on March 20. Our goal is to make sure that your academic work is fairly recognized and that any disruption does not present any disadvantage to your future academic progress, including admission to your preferred major in the months or years to come.
Beginning March 9, classes and finals will not be held in person (Message to faculty and staff)
With the continued spread of COVID-19 in the region, and in consultation with public health officials regarding social distancing, I write today to announce actions the University of Washington is taking to increase precautionary health measures and ensure the successful conclusion of the quarter for UW students on all of our campuses.
March 4, 2020
Your well-being is our paramount concern
We are working closely with the Washington Department of Public Health and local public health agencies, as well as following guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and our own experts at UW Medicine and the health sciences schools, to align our plans with the most current recommendations from experts. This includes encouraging everyone to monitor their own health, practice good hygiene and stay home if feeling sick.
March 3, 2020
Mitigating impacts to research activities due to COVID-19
The Office of Research is providing guidance to researchers regarding ways to mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on operations, while following public health guidelines on social distancing.
