Novel coronavirus information

Campus operations


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 13, 2020

Effects of the pandemic on the UW’s budget are becoming clearer

President Cauce sent a message to staff, faculty and other academic personnel to provide context regarding these initial impacts and describe the recent directives from the state of Washington that will guide budget planning.


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 28, 2020

Food pantry, emergency grants help students in need during all-remote spring quarter (UW News)

At the University of Washington’s food pantry, the shelves are stocked with cans, jars, boxes and bags, but not for customers to browse. The storefront on the street level of Poplar Hall is open, but only for shoppers to grab and go. And business? Steady. This is the new UW Pantry: Still providing free food…


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 2, 2020

Stay Home, Stay Healthy continues; UW stays the course

Today, we learned from Governor Jay Inslee that the “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order issued March 23 will remain in place until at least May 4. We had expected the extension of this directive, which continues our practices already in place to protect our community, slow the spread of COVID-19 and enable remote-only instruction throughout spring quarter.


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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