Academics
June 3, 2020
New S/NS and Former Quarter Drop grading options announced
This message was sent to students across the University of Washington from the Office of the University Registrar. The University recognizes the impact these extraordinary times are having on students. To provide more flexibility, the faculty have approved two new grading options. For spring quarter 2020, S (Satisfactory) grades will count toward degree and graduation…
June 1, 2020
Supporting our students (Message to instructors)
We are deeply appreciative of the compassion and caring that you have shown for all members of our community and we are writing to urge you, in these final weeks of the quarter, as assignments become due and exams are taken, to be especially responsive to the needs that your students.
May 28, 2020
Resiliency planning for autumn quarter
We are writing with an update on instructional planning for autumn quarter and look forward to spending the next few months improving upon what we were able to accomplish for our students this spring.
May 1, 2020
COVID-19 town hall
The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic crisis have upended lives and disrupted operations across the University of Washington. President Ana Mari Cauce hosted a virtual town hall on May 1 with a panel of UW leaders to address questions about how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected our community and what the future holds. Download transcript…
April 24, 2020
As we face challenges ahead, the UW will put people first
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we live, study, work and connect with each other. Now, we are coming to grips with the fact that many of these changes and costs will be felt far into the future.
April 14, 2020
Academic accommodations for students
Thank you for your continued efforts to adapt your courses and teach remotely. We recognize that this academic environment is challenging, requiring flexibility and patience from all of us. Below, we address a few recent concerns and resources.
April 8, 2020
Plans for commencement and summer quarter
As our state continues social distancing and other practices that show signs of effectiveness, our University continues to plan for the future to ensure we serve our students and community well, both in this quarter and throughout the upcoming recovery and rebuilding.
April 6, 2020
Learning remotely: Resources for instructors and students
Our first week in virtual classrooms has introduced a range of questions and concerns as well as new opportunities for all of us. What follows are summarized links to important information for both the short and long term, which supplements a special page with spring quarter resources that is updated frequently.
March 31, 2020
Students together in spirit – A message from our student leaders (Message to students)
As we start a spring quarter unlike any other, President Cauce gives the virtual floor to the ASUW and GPSS leaders who represent our students across our campuses.
March 30, 2020
In gratitude (Message to instructors)
As you continue to reach deep within yourselves to serve the students whom we all care about so much, and as we all grieve the many losses we have suffered and will suffer in the days ahead, please pause for a moment to meditate upon your accomplishment, which is hard to describe as anything less than miraculous.
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