This page was created to share relevant COVID-19 information from our member institutions, our partners, and state leadership. COP is working with state authorities to monitor ongoing developments, coordinate and share information, and provide further guidance. We will continue to provide updates as new information becomes available.
Washington Public Four-Year Sector Information
- Washington Public Four-Year Sector COVID-19 FAQ
- Washington’s Public Four-Year College and Universities – Term and Commencement Information
- Washington Public Four-Year Statement on Student Access to Technology
Joint Statements
- Reopening Washington Schools 2020: Dual Credit and Postsecondary Planning
- A Message from Washington’s Colleges and Universities to Washington’s Students
- Joint Statement on COVID-19 Fall 2020 Admissions from Council of Presidents (COP) and Independent Colleges of Washington (ICW)
- Joint Academic Statement
- Joint Statement on College in the High School (CiHS)
- Joint Statement on Dual Credit
- Joint Statement: Concurrent Enrollment Courses and Grading Policies
- Joint Statement on Transfer Students
State Resources
Campus Reopening Guide
Proclamations from Governor Inslee on Coronavirus
Governor Inslee Proclamation Regarding Fall 2020 for Higher Education
Governor Inslee Proclamation Regarding Residency for Tuition Waivers
Press Conferences from Governor Inslee on Coronavirus
Washington State Department of Health
Washington State Coronavirus Response
Washington State Department of Commerce
Washington State Employment Security Department
Office of Financial Management – HR Guidance for State Agencies
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) Information Regarding COVID-19 Responses
National Resources
Federal Guidance: Latest Guidance from the CDC, White House, and FEMA
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
CDC Guidance for Arriving International Students
Association of Defense Communities – COVID-19 Military Community and Family Support
U.S. Department of Education:
- COVID-19 (“Coronavirus”) Information and Resources for Schools and School Personnel
- Guidance for Interruptions of Study Related to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- U.S. Education Department Student Privacy Policy Office: FERPA & Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – March 2020
- U.S. Education Department Office of Civil Rights Statement on Coronavirus
College and University Updates
Each of our institutions has created a dedicated webpage for COVID-19 related updates. These links have the most up-to-date details about class and campus operations, housing, and all university activities.
Central Washington University
Eastern Washington University
The Evergreen State College
University of Washington
Washington State University
Western Washington University
Partner Resources
Independent Colleges of Washington (ICW)
Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI)
Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC)
Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC)