COVID-19 FAQ for students
Table of contents
- Health and prevention
- What are the symptoms of COVID-19?
- What do I do if I feel sick?
- What should I do if my symptoms are due to seasonal allergies? (Updated 6/23/22)
- I want to get tested for COVID-19. Where can I go?
- What are the differences between types of COVID-19 tests?
- Who should I notify if I test positive for COVID-19?
- What treatments are currently available for people with COVID-19?
- I may have been exposed to COVID-19. What should I do?
- What should I do if someone in my workplace or classroom has symptoms? (Updated 6/23/22)
- Where can I get vaccinated?
- Am I eligible for a vaccine booster shot?
- Am I up to date on my COVID-19 vaccinations?
- How the UW responds
- Does the UW require vaccinations?
- How is the UW testing for COVID-19 on campus?
- What are the testing requirements for unvaccinated students?
- What does the UW do when a member of our community has confirmed COVID-19?
- How does the UW follow up with close contacts of a person who tested positive for COVID-19?
- How does the UW clean, disinfect and ventilate facilities?
- What resources does the UW offer for combating stigmatization and bias related to the pandemic?
- What would cause the UW to change the course of its COVID-19 response?
- Campus operations
- Where are masks required at the UW?
- Where can I pick up free, high-quality masks on campus?
- What classes are being offered in person this winter?
- What current health and safety measures are being taken for campus events?
- What medical and disability accommodations are available for students and personnel?
- Can I begin or restart fieldwork outside of Seattle?
- Where can I find information about building hours on campus?
- When are UW Libraries open?
- What are the current hours for campus dining facilities?
- When is the IMA open?
- When are in-person campus tours being offered?
- Student FAQ
- Can instructors or staff request or require me to wear a mask in their classroom, lab or office? Can I request that they wear a mask?
- When should students consider missing class?
- What should I do about classes if I have confirmed or suspected COVID-19?
- If I live on campus, what happens if I test positive for COVID-19 during the quarter?
- What happens when a UW student with in-person classes tests positive for COVID-19?
- Are in-person classes required to offer a remote option?
- How can students check whether they’ve met the COVID-19 vaccination requirements to register for classes?
- Are Disability Resources for Students open for in-person appointments?
- Where can I find current information about COVID-19 impacts on graduate programs?
- Can I begin or restart fieldwork outside of Seattle?
- What can students in residence halls and other communal living situations do to prevent the spread of COVID-19?
- Where can I get medical and mental healthcare on campus?
- How does the UW help students in financial emergencies during the pandemic?
- What services are available at the HUB?
- What is the status of study abroad programs?
- Where can I find information about COVID-19 impacts on my visa status?
Health and prevention
What are the symptoms of COVID-19?
COVID-19 symptoms can include:
- Fever
- Cough
- Shortness of breath
- Sore throat
- Runny nose
- Headache
- Muscle aches
- Chills
- Loss of taste or smell
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
If you have any of these symptoms, stay home and get tested – even if you are vaccinated.
If you test positive, notify the UW COVID-19 Response and Prevention Team through our reporting form. Completing the form is not necessary if your test was taken at Husky Coronavirus Testing. Follow the UW Public Health Requirements and Guidance flowchart to help you recover and to help protect others from getting sick.
UW Medicine medical facility personnel should contact their respective employee health services.
What do I do if I feel sick?
If you have symptoms of a potential illness, you must stay home.
Follow the instructions on the UW COVID-19 Public Health Flowchart if you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19.
Contact the COVID-19 Response and Prevention Team in the UW Environmental Health & Safety Department at covidehc@uw.edu with questions.
UW Medicine medical facility personnel contact their respective employee health center.
What should I do if my symptoms are due to seasonal allergies?
Some seasonal allergy symptoms overlap with symptoms of COVID-19. Get tested for COVID-19 if you normally experience seasonal allergies and also have:
- Any symptoms after a close contact exposure to an individual with COVID-19.
- Any symptoms that are not typically associated with seasonal allergies, such as fever, chills, body aches, loss of taste or smell, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea.
- Any new symptoms you don’t normally experience with seasonal allergies.
- Allergy symptoms when you normally would not have them.
- Allergy symptoms that don’t respond to your usual allergy medications.
If you have frequent, persistent seasonal allergy symptoms, you may want to consider getting tested regularly (once per week, for example). A PCR test is more sensitive than a rapid antigen self-test and is recommended to rule out a COVID-19 infection.
Wear a high-quality, well-fitted facemask indoors, especially around other people, when you are experiencing symptoms even if they may be due to seasonal allergies.
Some individuals choose to share information about their seasonal allergy symptoms and testing plan with their supervisor or instructor; however, personnel and students are not required or expected to share any personal medical information.
Follow the COVID-19 Public Health Guidance and Requirements Flowchart if you have COVID-19 symptoms, close contact exposure or test positive for COVID-19. Report positive test results to the UW COVID-19 Response and Prevention Team.
I want to get tested for COVID-19. Where can I go?
The University offers students and personnel COVID-19 testing options at no cost to you:
- Husky Coronavirus Testing program: Provides PCR and antigen tests via a voluntary research study for the UW community.
- Rapid antigen self-test kits are available for pick-up at UW campus locations and are not part of any research study.
Other testing options (some options may include fees):
- Hall Health Center: COVID-19 symptom evaluations and PCR testing appointments are available for UW students and established patients. Self-test antigen kits are available for purchase at the Hall Health pharmacy (may be billable to your insurance).
- UW Medicine list of PCR testing sites
- Public Health – Seattle & King County list of testing sites
- Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department list of testing sites
- Snohomish Health District list of testing sites
- You can order free COVID-19 antigen self-test kits by mail from the U.S. government and the WA Department of Health
- Students in on-campus residential communities can find their building addresses on the Housing & Food Services website for placing these orders
View a chart showing a comparison of COVID-19 tests and visit the COVID-19 tests webpage for more information on when to test and how to select a test.
Be sure to report positive test results and follow the UW COVID-19 Public Health Guidance and Requirements Flowchart if you have COVID-19 symptoms, close contact exposure or test positive for COVID-19.
UW Medicine medical facility personnel should contact their respective employee health services.
What are the differences between types of COVID-19 tests?
Visit the COVID-19 Tests page for information about the types of diagnostic tests, and view a comparison of COVID-19 tests to know when to get a PCR or antigen (rapid) test.
Who should I notify if I test positive for COVID-19?
Notify the COVID-19 Response and Prevention Team in the UW Environmental Health & Safety Department (EH&S), regardless of your vaccination status, even if you are not experiencing any symptoms.
Follow the instructions in the UW COVID-19 Public Health Flowchart.
UW Medicine medical facility personnel should notify their respective employee health center.
What treatments are currently available for people with COVID-19?
UW Medicine currently offers several treatments for COVID-19 patients, as well as a new therapy that is used to prevent infection in people who are at higher risk for severe illness.
- Evusheld is a monoclonal antibody therapy for pre-exposure prevention. UW Medicine has launched a self-attestation process for eligible patients to request an appointment for Evushield.
- The monoclonal antibody Bebtelovimab and the oral antivirals Paxlovid and Molnupiravir are available for patients who have contracted COVID-19 and who are at higher risk of severe illness. To be effective, antiviral medications must be started within five days of the start of symptoms.
Consult with your health-care provider about whether these options are right for you, or use this federal website to find pharmacies that offer both tests and antiviral medications.
I may have been exposed to COVID-19. What should I do?
Follow the instructions on the UW COVID-19 Public Health Flowchart if you were in close contact with an individual who tested positive for COVID-19.
UW Medicine medical facility personnel should follow UW Medicine protocols.
What should I do if someone in my workplace or classroom has symptoms?
If you are concerned about an individual’s symptoms, wear a high-quality, well-fitted facemask and physically distance, if possible.
Please respect the privacy of others and avoid questioning them about their symptoms or drawing attention to them in front of others. You can also discuss your concerns with their supervisor or instructor.
A supervisor or instructor may do one or more of the following:
- Remind the individual that they are not permitted to come to campus if they are sick or experiencing COVID-19 symptoms.
- Ask the employee to perform a self-assessment of their symptoms to determine whether they are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19.
- Ask the individual to go home if the individual is unable to attribute their symptoms to another health condition.
- Refer them to the University’s COVID-19 Public Health Flowchart for detailed information on when it is safe to return to campus.
- Provide a high-quality, well-fitted facemask for the employee to wear while they are experiencing symptoms if the symptoms are attributable to another health condition and it does not interfere with job-required PPE.
- Consult with UW Human Resources or the Office of Academic Personnel as needed.
The supervisor or instructor may not do any of the following:
- Do not ask the individual to provide any specific information about their symptoms, health condition(s) or personal medical information.
- Do not ask the individual to provide a COVID-19 test result, proof a test occurred or a doctor’s note.
- Do not retaliate against the individual for choosing to wear (or not wear) a facemask where it’s not required. The individual’s decision must have no bearing on working/learning conditions or an evaluation of their academic or work performance.
Where can I get vaccinated?
All UW students and personnel must be vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect everyone’s health and safety. UW Medicine offers vaccinations at multiple locations, or you can use the Washington Vaccine Locator to find a vaccine provider.
Am I eligible for a vaccine booster shot?
COVID-19 vaccine booster shots are available for anyone in the United States age 12 and over who received the Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccines. People age 18 and over can receive another dose of the vaccine they received previously, or a booster shot of a different vaccine. People age 12-17 can only receive the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine as a booster. UW Medicine offers vaccinations at multiple locations, or you can use the Washington Vaccine Locator to find a vaccine provider.
Am I up to date on my COVID-19 vaccinations?
Check the CDC's Stay Up to Date with Your COVID-19 Vaccines page to find out if you are up-to-date on your COVID-19 vaccinations. UW Medicine offers vaccinations at multiple locations, or you can use the Washington Vaccine Locator to find a vaccine provider.
How the UW responds
Does the UW require vaccinations?
In order to protect the health of our community, the UW requires all students and personnel to be vaccinated against COVID-19, with certain exemptions allowed. For students, this is similar to our existing tri-campus immunization requirement. Please review the vaccination requirement page for more information. UW Medicine personnel should continue to follow UW Medicine policies and procedures.
How is the UW testing for coronavirus on campus?
The Husky Coronavirus Testing program conducts testing to detect individual cases in the community to mitigate the potential for outbreaks to occur.
Anyone who tests positive for COVID-19 receives guidance from the COVID-19 Response and Prevention Teamin the UW Environmental Health & Safety Department regarding care, self-isolation and contact tracing.
Find out more about Husky Coronavirus Testing.
What are the testing requirements for unvaccinated students?
For the most up-to-date information on the UW's vaccination policy and testing requirements for those with vaccine exemptions, please visit our COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement page.
What does the UW do when a member of our community has COVID-19?
When the University is notified that a UW student, staff, faculty or other academic personnel tests positive for COVID-19, we take steps to prevent further transmission, including providing isolation guidance.
Read more about how the UW responds to cases of COVID-19.
How does the UW follow up with close contacts of a person who tested positive for COVID-19?
When a student or employee notifies the University about their positive test result, the UW COVID-19 Response and Prevention Team works with them to reduce the risk of other people getting sick.
The team asks the person who tested positive to identify the UW locations they visited and the UW-affiliated people they had close contact with up to 48 hours before symptoms began (or 48 hours before the date of their COVID-19 test if they have no symptoms).
If you’re notified that you may have been in close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19, the UW COVID-19 Response and Prevention Team will help you understand what you need to do, such as staying home and away from other people, monitoring your health for 14 days and getting a COVID-19 test.
Read more about how the UW responds to cases of COVID-19.
How does the UW clean, disinfect and ventilate facilities?
The UW Environmental Health & Safety Department has a COVID-19 Cleaning and Disinfection Protocol for campus partners that comply with guidelines from the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for preventing the spread of coronavirus. The University’s custodial cleaning program follows this protocol to regularly clean shared spaces, such as public and common areas, restrooms, and break rooms, and regular cleaning and disinfection of high-touch surfaces. In some areas, individual users are also be responsible for regularly cleaning and disinfecting equipment/items they share.
In preparation for greater numbers of students and personnel returning to in-person learning and work in autumn 2021, UW Facilities and EH&S conducted significant testing and upgrades of ventilation systems in classrooms and other campus buildings. The University has also purchased over two thousand air purifiers to install as needed in classrooms on the Bothell, Seattle and Tacoma campuses.
When a person diagnosed with COVID-19 is known to have been on campus, the specific locations where the individual spent time while potentially infectious are evaluated for cleaning and disinfection, in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
Additional information regarding cleaning and disinfection on the Seattle campus is available from UW Facilities and Housing & Food Services. EH&S has published details on ventilation standards, and clinical and laboratory spaces operate under the ventilation standards specific to the needs of those environments. UW Facilities has produced an overview of the measures undertaken to improve ventilation in campus buildings.
What resources does the UW offer for combating stigmatization and bias related to the pandemic?
There is no connection between race, ethnicity or nationality and COVID-19.
As President Ana Mari Cauce wrote, "Our common humanity calls on us now to offer support, empathy and understanding to those most affected by this virus ... All of us, as individuals and as a community, are responsible for treating each other with kindness and empathy. We are best equipped to deal with any threat to health when we work together."
Stigma doesn’t fight the illness, but it does hurt innocent people. Public Health – Seattle & King County has anti-stigma resources. You can report bias or discrimination in our University community using the appropriate UW bias reporting tool:
- UW Bothell Public CARE Report
- Seattle and Health Sciences Bias Reporting Tool
- UW Tacoma Bias Incident Reporting
What would cause the UW to change the course of its COVID-19 response?
In March 2020, the UW was the first university in the country to move to remote courses. In autumn 2021, we were one of the last to return to largely in-person instruction. Those decisions, along with the many others made along the way, were guided by some of the world’s top health experts and made with health and well-being as our priorities.
No single metric can accurately capture a complex public health situation. We will continue to engage in science- and evidence-based decision making, relying on the expertise of our UW, local and state experts to guide us. Several scenarios are considered when evaluating a return to largely remote instruction and/or operations, including a major uptick in on-campus transmissions or positivity rates; greatly diminished capacity in our area hospitals; major disruptions in our K-12 schools or transportation systems; or the imposition of state or local restrictions, such as distancing requirements or “stay at home” orders.
Because of the evolving nature of the pandemic, public health measures may be relaxed or reinstated depending on the community risk level of COVID-19 our area is experiencing.
Campus operations
Where are masks required at the UW?
Masks are recommended inside UW facilities where they aren't otherwise required. Anyone who wishes to wear a mask is encouraged and welcome to do so.
All University units must follow the current UW COVID-19 Face Covering Policy.
UW Medicine clinical personnel should continue to follow UW Medicine policies.
Where can I pick up free, high-quality masks on campus?
The University of Washington provides high-quality masks to UW students and personnel at no charge on a first-come, first-served basis. These include KN95, KF94, N95 and surgical masks, all of which have been approved by UW Environmental Health & Safety.
Masks are available at the following locations:
Seattle campus
- Information and circulation desks at UW Libraries locations
- Classroom Services (T-wing Room T291A) service point in the Magnuson Health Sciences Center
- As of Sept. 28, rapid antigen testing locations across campus including the HUB, the UW Tower, and some residential halls will have masks available
UW Bothell
- Surgical masks are available for free in dispensers placed at building entrances
UW Tacoma
- Limited supply of KN95 masks are available (one per-person) at the UW Tacoma Library and the University Y Help Desk
- Surgical masks are available at West Coast Grocery Convenience Store
Additional supplies will be ordered as necessary based on demand and additional surgical masks will be distributed if supplies of KN95, KF94, and/or N95 masks run low.
UW units needing supplies of masks should purchase those and other PPE from the UW Clean and Safe Storefront via a budget number. The locations above are intended to supply masks for individual use only and are not stocked to supply masks in bulk for other units, labs, or classrooms.
As of October 2022, the UW had distributed more than 800,000 masks over the course of the pandemic. This includes roughly 400,000 surgical masks, 150,000 KN95s, 50,000 N95s and other job-specific PPE, and the mailing of two cloth face coverings to UW students in advance of autumn quarter 2020.
What classes are being offered in-person this quarter?
As of Jan. 31, the majority of courses and experiences this spring are expected to be offered in-person. Students can refer to Canvas, communications from instructors, and their campus time schedule for details on spring quarter plans.
What current health and safety measures are being taken for campus events?
Event organizers, sponsors and hosts have a responsibility to take health and safety measures for events that occur at a University location. Refer to the Event Safety Checklist on the Campus Event Safety page for details.
What medical and disability accommodations are available for students and personnel?
We recognize that some students and personnel have documented medical conditions that place them at higher risk for complications from COVID-19. Requests for accommodations related to COVID-19 will be handled in the same manner as for other medical conditions. Students should request accommodations from Disability Resources for Students at the Bothell, Seattle, or Tacoma campuses. Faculty, academic personnel and staff should request accommodations through the Disability Services Office.
Where can I find information about building hours on campus?
Most UW campus buildings will remain accessible only to UW students, faculty and staff for spring quarter. Please check directly with the building or service that you wish to visit to find their opening hours and policies. Please visit this page for details about each campus' building policies.
When are UW Libraries open?
Each library has different hours, so be sure to check the UW Libraries hours page prior to visiting.
What are the current hours for campus dining facilities?
For the most up-to-date details on campus dining options, please visit the Housing & Food Services service and operations updates page.
When is the IMA open?
The IMA is now open to current UW students, as well as UW employees, UW retirees, Plus Ones, UWAA Alumni (eligibility is limited) and Affiliates (eligible affiliates only) with IMA quarterly or annual memberships. The UW is also planning for ways to make all of our fitness classes, intramurals and other activities available in hybrid models so you can stay active no matter how the pandemic evolves.
For the most up-to-date information on IMA facilities, please visit the IMA COVID-19 Guidelines page on their website.
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When are in-person campus tours being offered?
Campus tours and in-person events are back! Bookmark the Office of Admissions visits page for future updates — and while you’re there, watch an admission information session or download our guide to take a self-guided tour whenever it’s convenient for you to visit campus.
Student FAQs
Can instructors or staff request or require me to wear a mask in their classroom, lab or office? Can I request that they wear a mask?
We encourage you to continue wearing a well-fitting, high-quality mask if you wish to do so, whether for your own comfort or as a courtesy to others around you. Your instructors may ask that you wear a mask while in their classroom, lab or office. You may also ask that instructors or staff wear a mask while interacting with you.
However, your instructors cannot require masks in their classroom, lab or office, unless you are in an area where masks are specifically required by law or the UW Face Covering Policy, such as healthcare facilities or public transportation, or in labs and/or situations where masks are required for reasons other than COVID-19. Similarly, they cannot require unmasked students to leave their classroom, lab or office for the reason of being unmasked unless one of these reasons applies. Your choice to wear a mask or not cannot have any bearing on your grades or other evaluations.
Instructors may choose to hold office hours remotely, but any in-person office hours must be open to students regardless of whether they wear a mask or not.
When interacting with instructors and staff, you can also ask that they wear a mask, however they are not required to do so unless in one of the specific areas mentioned above.
Please remember that people need to or choose to wear — or not wear — masks for a wide range of reasons. Thank you for respecting those needs and choices.
When should students consider missing class?
If you are feeling sick, have tested positive for COVID-19, or have been exposed to COVID-19 and are not up-to-date on your vaccinations, you must stay home. Contact your instructor directly to discuss arrangements for making up coursework. Follow the instructions on the COVID-19 Public Health Requirements and Guidance Flowchart.
Please see the "What do I do if I feel sick?" question for more information.
What should I do about classes if I have confirmed or suspected COVID-19?
If you have a confirmed or suspected case of COVID-19, the best course of action is to notify your instructor as soon as possible — just as you would if you had to miss class for any other reason. Because each course situation is unique, your instructor will be the best equipped to provide options for make-up work, lecture notes and slides, or other accommodations.
If I live on campus, what happens if I test positive for COVID-19 during the quarter?
The UW has plans in place and follows all preventive health guidelines to support students who may have a COVID-19 diagnosis while living on campus.
Students who test positive are asked to temporarily move to a designated place where they can recover safely away from people who may be at risk of getting sick. During this time, we’ll help with food and mail delivery, laundry service and engagement activities to help students stay connected. Our UW COVID-19 Response and Prevention Team will work with you to understand whether other people may have been exposed, so we can get them tested and protect their health as well.
What happens when a UW student with in-person classes tests positive for COVID-19?
If you were present in a University location where a COVID-19-positive person spent at least 10 minutes during their infectious period, even if you were not a close contact of that person, you will be notified of your potential exposure by your instructor and receive guidance to help prevent spread. Reference the UW COVID-19 case response page for additional information.
The UW COVID-19 Response and Prevention Team will notify instructors directly if a student in their in-person class has a suspected or confirmed case, and provide them with a notification to send to all other students who attended the class. The notification includes information about the date of the potential exposure, as well as guidance on how to watch for symptoms and quarantine, if necessary.
Only those who have been in close contact with a COVID-19-positive individual may need to quarantine. And in most cases, people who are up to date on their COVID-19 vaccinations and are not experiencing symptoms do not need to quarantine following an exposure.
While in quarantine and isolating, students must not attend class. Instructors and students are both encouraged to communicate needs for accommodations and questions or concerns regarding their ability to fulfill academic requirements.
UW personnel will receive a notification about potential exposures in the workplace.
If you are not directly contacted by a contact tracer, that means you were not identified as a close contact.
Learn more about how contact tracing works at the UW.
Are in-person classes required to offer a remote option?
While elements of your in-person class may be offered online, such as recorded lectures and virtual office hours, instructors are not required to offer two versions of the same course. Please contact your instructor directly with questions about the structure of a specific course.
How can students check whether they've met the COVID-19 vaccination requirements to register for classes?
In order to register for autumn quarter, all UW students must submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19, or documentation to request a medical or religious exemption. Here's how to check your registration status for any holds related to COVID-19 vaccination requirements:
- Log on to the Student COVID-19 Immunization Verification Page.
- Make sure that you have confirmed your vaccination status and submitted your proof of vaccination.
- Check your UW email account for messages from covidvaxrequirement@uw.edu. You will be notified when your submission is accepted or if additional action is required.
- UW students who are currently registered for classes can also see COVID-19 and other registration notices in MyUW.
If you have submitted a medical or religious exemption request and have not yet received a response, contact covidvaxrequirement@uw.edu to check your exemption status.
Are Disability Resources for Students open for in-person appointments?
As of September 12, 2021, DRS is once again providing in-person services to students. They will continue to offer appointments via Zoom or phone for anyone who wishes to do so.
For the most up-to-date information, please visit the Disability Resources for Students website.
Where can I find current information about COVID-19 impacts on graduate programs?
For the most up-to-date information about graduate programs and COVID-19, please visit the UW Graduate School COVID-19 information page on their website.
Can I begin or restart fieldwork outside of Seattle?
The University has released COVID-19 guidance that allows for the relaxing of many restrictions for research. The Office of Research has issued guidance for units and PIs on revising Return to Research Plans, which must be approved by the process your unit used earlier in the pandemic.
What can students in residence halls and other communal living situations do to prevent the spread of COVID-19?
For the most up-to-date information about COVID-19 safety in University housing, please visit the Housing & Food Services Coronavirus Information for Residents page.
Where can I get medical and mental healthcare on campus?
Hall Health Center is open for medical and mental healthcare to current UW students, as well as medical care to UW faculty, staff and alumni. Call 206-685-1011 to schedule in-person, video and telehealth appointments.
COVID-19 testing at Hall Health Center
Hall Health offers coronavirus-related care to students, staff, alumni and the greater UW community. Call 206-685-1011 to make an appointment. Please do not come to Hall Health without calling first.
There are two types of tests available through Hall Health Center:
- A swab of the nasal cavity, known as a PCR test. This test checks to see if you have a current COVID-19 infection. In most cases, Hall Health Center providers order this test for people who have symptoms.
- Antibody test, a blood draw. This test looks for antibodies to the virus that causes COVID-19 illness, which your immune system produces in response to infection. It usually takes 1-2 weeks for your body to produce these antibodies after you get sick. The test is not administered until at least two weeks after you have recovered from fever or other symptoms.
Insurance companies are required to cover the cost of COVID-19 related care, including both PCR and antibody tests when you visit a provider who is contracted with your insurance plan.
Learn more about Hall Health Center services.
Students can access telehealth nurse advice by calling 206-616-2517.
The pharmacy at Hall Health Center remains open. You may arrange for curbside pick-up for prescription medication if desired by calling the pharmacy at 206-685-1011.
You need a lab order from a health care provider prior to coming in for testing. Call Hall Health Center at 206-685-1011 to arrange for an appointment to get a lab order.
If you're a current UW student and need urgent help day or night, call 866-743-7732 to connect with UW’s partner, My SSP.
To schedule an appointment with UW counseling and mental health staff, call 206-543-1240.
How does the UW help students in financial emergencies during the pandemic?
All three UW campuses offer emergency aid to students in need to cover expenses for living, housing, family emergencies, and other urgent needs. For more information, please visit our emergency aid page.
What services are available at the HUB?
The HUB is open for UW students, faculty, staff, and non-UW guests utilizing HUB services and businesses. Reservations are not required to visit the HUB. Learn more about visiting the HUB.
What is the status of study abroad programs?
UW Study Abroad provides timely and updated information regarding student travel abroad on their COVID-19 & UW Study Abroad page.
Where can I find information about COVID-19 impacts on my visa status?
International Student Services maintains a page with coronavirus information for F1 & J1 students that features answers to many additional questions, and the Graduate School also maintains F1 / J1 information and FAQs.
