GW’s Coronavirus Response

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 in specific GW venues**
Vaccine Booster Required	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Only in specific GW venues**
Masks Required Indoors	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Testing	Weekly Exempt Vaccinated without booster Biweekly Vaccinated with booster	Weekly Exempt Vaccinated without booster Biweekly Vaccinated with booster	Weekly Exempt Vaccinated without booster Biweekly Vaccinated with booster	Weekly Exempt Vaccinated without booster Biweekly Vaccinated with booster	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
Daily Symptom Screening	Exempt Individuals	Exempt Individuals	Exempt Individuals	Exempt 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.

** Visitors and guests at indoor events in GW venues (Smith Center, Lisner Auditorium, Jack Morton Auditorium, etc.) will still be subject to vaccine verification. Please check the specific event's website for detailed information.