Campus operations
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.
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.
February 29, 2020
Update on the UW’s preparations related to the novel coronavirus
Today public health officials announced that the first death in the United States attributed to the novel coronavirus has occurred in King County. I write today to ensure you are aware of how the University is working with public health officials to be as prepared as possible to protect the health of the UW community.
February 27, 2020
COVID-19 update: New guidelines and recommendations for travel
Our priority remains to keep each other safe and healthy and support one another. We write today to provide travel guidance, and to remind you of best practices to safeguard our community and find and monitor updated information.
February 6, 2020
New information and CDC guidance on the novel coronavirus
Sent on behalf of the University’s Advisory Committee on Communicable Diseases We recognize there have been several messages regarding the novel coronavirus outbreak over the past few weeks. This email contains new information and guidance, and we ask that you read it carefully. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) this week issued new guidance for…
January 28, 2020
Update: Negative coronavirus test results for two people; awaiting results of third
Sent on behalf of the University’s Advisory Committee on Communicable Diseases Dear members of the UW community, The UW Advisory Committee on Communicable Diseases (ACCD) is pleased to inform you that we have received negative test results for the second student who was tested for coronavirus. We anticipate receiving test results this week for the third…
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