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We take the safety, health and well-being of our community seriously. This site serves as the university’s COVID-19 resource center, where you can find the latest information about our campus safety measures, frequently asked questions and updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic.


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GW's Operational Plan

 

Public Health Protocols

 

Public Health Behaviors

Students
(All in-person)

Faculty
(Full-time, adjunct)

Staff
(All designations, onsite contractors)

Postdocs

 

Visitors
(Alumni, visiting teams, event guests, lecturers, tours, neighbors, etc.)

Vaccine or Approved Exemption Required*

 Yes Yes Yes Yes Only where expressly stated

Vaccine Booster Required

 Yes Yes Yes Yes Only where expressly stated
Masks Required Indoors Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Testing

Optional

Optional

Optional

Optional

 N/A
Positive COVID-19 Test Isolate 5 days minimum Isolate 5 days minimum Isolate 5 days minimum Isolate 5 days minimum N/A
Quarantine for Close Contacts Exempt and/or Symptomatic Individuals Exempt and/or Symptomatic Individuals Exempt and/or Symptomatic Individuals Exempt and/or Symptomatic Individuals N/A
Signed Commitment Once Once Once Once N/A*

* Campus access is linked to compliance with vaccine policy; if a student, faculty member, or staff person requires access to campus for any reason, they must have a confirmed vaccine record or approved exemption. There are no exceptions.