Update for Fall 2022
The COVID response team is currently reviewing strategies for the Fall 2022 semester and will post any changes to policies and procedures here, to this page. We appreciate your patience while the team reviews the latest guidance and data.
W&J announces updated spectator policy through January
The Washington & Jefferson College Department of Athletics has announced that spectators at home indoor athletic events through January 30 will be limited to W&J students only. No external fans will be permitted to attend the following athletic events: Jan. 15 – Men’s and Women’s Swimming & Diving vs. Franciscan and Hiram, 1:00 pm…
W&J College Masking Policy and COVID-19 Testing Requirements: JayTerm/Spring Semester 2022
As you are likely well aware, the country and the world have been experiencing spikes in virus transmission due to the COVID-19 Omicron variant. To help mitigate the spread of this highly transmissible variant, we are reminding the W&J Community that masking is required in all campus buildings. This includes but is not…
JayTerm Testing Update
As JayTerm students returned to campus yesterday, they were required to participate in antigen testing for COVID-19. Any students who tested positive were instructed to isolate, and provided guidance on the isolation period, as well as the option to isolate at home or on campus. If these students do not develop symptoms, they will be…
Important Announcement Regarding Homecoming 2021 Attendance
Prior to the start of the fall semester, a mandatory vaccination requirement for students, faculty, and staff was instated based on our commitment to protect our community members and their families, including those who are unable to be vaccinated. To further our commitment to keeping the campus community safe, college leadership, with guidance from the…
Indoor Masks Now Required
We are excited to welcome you back to campus for the fall 2021 semester. We are writing to share important information about campus health and safety protocols due to the current status of the COVID-19 virus and its variants. These plans are based on our commitment to protect our community members and their families, including…
Employee Covid-19 Vaccination Policy
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we are incredibly proud that our W&J community diligently followed safe practices. As a result, we have experienced low positivity rates and, more importantly, unified as a community encouraging the efforts of individual members who took ample precautions to protect themselves and others. As of June 1, 83% of W&J faculty…
The State of Higher Ed: WVU, Seton Hill, W&J College
We asked the presidents of the region’s colleges and universities to answer this question: As we move closer to the end of the pandemic, what strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats have become more apparent to you for your institution than they were pre-pandemic?
Covid Vaccination Requirement
We have received questions regarding the vaccination requirement. Based on CDC guidance, and advice of our Clinical Advisory Panel, the COVID-19 vaccination requirement has been added to our existing list of immunization requirements outlined on page 35 of the W&J Student Handbook. As with all required vaccinations, W&J will honor immunization exemptions for medical, religious and philosophical reasons. This exemption…
Covid Tracker Reporting
Thank you for visiting the COVID-19 Tracker Report web page. As of Thursday, May 20, we will be concluding our campus-wide COVID reporting for the 2020-2021 academic year, as testing has been completed for the semester and because the majority of our students are on break for the summer months. We are very proud of our…