Last update: 8/16/2022 @ 10:11 a.m.
Latest updates
- Campus is open and classes are meeting in-person.
- Masks are currently recommended indoors but not required.
- If you are experiencing any symptoms of illness, you must stay home and get tested for COVID-19, even if you’ve been fully vaccinated.
The University of Washington's coronavirus webpage is also updated frequently as new information is available.
Masks available
KN95 face masks are available to students, faculty and staff at the University YMCA Student Center or the Library Help Desk in Snoqualmie while supplies last. Limit one per person.
COVID-19 Testing
Free rapid self-test kits now available
Students, faculty and staff can request free COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Testing Kits they can pick up at The Pantry (Dougan 104) and at West Coast Grocery Convenience Store (WCG 102).
In addition, Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department's mobile testing labs offer free COVID-19 testing for anyone. Most pharmacy and urgent care clinics also offer testing.
Husky Coronavirus Testing
We are offering self-administered tests through the Husky Coronavirus Testing voluntary research study, powered by the Seattle Flu Study – the group that was the first to report community spread of COVID-19 in the United States. Enrollment is encouraged for all students, faculty and staff who will be on campus regularly.
COVID-19 vaccine
UW Medicine has developed a guide to the COVID-19 vaccine and answers to common questions. At this time the vaccine is available to anyone 6 months of age or older at no cost. Appointments available at UW Medicine and many other providers. Pierce County also has a website with vaccine information and local availability.
In order to protect the health and safety of our community, the University of Washington is requiring all students and personnel to be vaccinated against COVID-19, with certain exemptions allowed. You need to verify that you’ve been vaccinated or declare an exemption.
When should you report a case?
UW Environmental Health & Safety, in coordination with local and state public health agencies, responds to suspected and confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the UW community and takes action to prevent further transmission.
The public health response activities include a case interview, risk assessment, providing guidance for self-isolation, notifications to those impacted and contact tracing.
To help you determine when and how to report, view the COVID-19 Guidance Flowchart.
For more details about UW’s reporting requirements, see COVID-19 Case Response.
Air Purifiers
The portable air purifiers around campus will remain in use through the next academic year. These units are maintained by Integrated Facilities Management.
