Public Health Protocols
Public Health Behaviors |
Students |
Faculty |
Staff |
Postdocs
|
Visitors |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
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
Biweekly
|
Weekly
Biweekly
|
Weekly
Biweekly
|
Weekly
Biweekly
|
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.