University Response to Novel Coronavirus

Updated 04.07.20, 2:30 p.m.

Frequently Asked Questions     COMMUNICATIONS TO THE PUGET SOUND COMMUNITY

See below for important information as we work together to support our campus community in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.

AT-A-GLANCE UPDATES

1. The Commencement Ceremony for those graduating in spring 2020 has been postponed. A virtual celebration will be held on May 17, with a formal ceremony in May 2021. See more information in the April 3 message.
2. On March 26 it was reported that two members of the University of Puget Sound community reported testing positive for COVID-19 in unrelated cases. Both individuals have been away from campus and it was reported that both were recovering well at the time they received their positive results.
3. In response to orders by the Washington state governor and recommendations of public health officials, remote learning will continue through the end of the spring semester. See the March 23 "Stay Home, Stay Healthy" proclamation.

Recent Messages to Campus

• Friday, April 3: Follow-up to the faculty meeting town hall for faculty and staff members
• Friday, April 3: An update about Commencement 2020
• Thursday, March 26: Puget Sound community members test positive for COVID-19
• Wednesday, March 25: President's Town Hall for Students, Faculty, and Staff (Puget Sound login credentials required)
• Tuesday, March 24: A recap of available information, services, and support as classes resume

Please see additional coronavirus-related resources in the navigation area of this page (at right on desktop or top button on mobile).