As we engage in providing a supportive community, we recognize the diverse faith traditions represented among members of our campus community. We support students, staff and faculty in the observance of these traditions. We ask you to accommodate students, staff and faculty who wish to observe their religious traditions. Riding for the Brand is respecting the dignity of all members of our community!
We ask that you make efforts to avoid scheduling meetings or events at times that would exclude people who are observing a religious tradition. When we are attentive to people’s religious traditions, it becomes a part of creating a welcoming and supportive learning community fostered by integrity, inclusivity, freedom of expression and respect.
The University of Wyoming recognizes that the faith traditions observed by our diverse community include more dates than can be captured adequately in a list. In addition, some observances vary by tradition and by country and are defined by different calendars. ODEI has compiled a list of religious observance dates, and we ask you to reach out to ODEI if you are aware of religious traditions that need to be added.
Religious Calendar
The Religious Calendar lists University of Wyoming holidays, closures, traditional observances, and days of religious significance for diverse religions. Although many of these days are not University holidays or closures, faculty and staff are asked to use this information and their discretion when responding to student, staff, and faculty requests for time off for religious purposes and planning campus events.
Religious Accommodation for Students
Please visit the Dean of Students websites for information about religious accommodations for students and how to request an accommodation.
Religious Accommodations for Employees
Please visit the Religious Accommodations for Employees and Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action - Fairness websites for information about religious accommodations and how to request an accommodation.
Vaccine Mandates
Individuals who are requesting a religious accommodation in the University of Wyoming Speech and Hearing Clinic, EHCW (Albany Community Health Clinic, UW Family Medicine Clinics at Casper and Cheyenne) the University Student of Wyoming Health Services and the Student Health Pharmacy should complete the form found on the Employee Relations - Vaccine Mandates website and return the completed form to the Department of Human Resources.
