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UW Announces $2 Million Agenda for Student Needs
April 1, 2020 | 10 a.m.
In response to student hardships caused by novel coronavirus COVID-19, the University of Wyoming is taking extraordinary steps to provide financial security for students for the remainder of the spring 2020 semester. More information can be found here.
Students Can Request ‘S/U’ Grading for Spring Semester Courses
March 26, 2020 | 12:45 p.m.
UW students will have the opportunity to shift from conventional letter grades to “satisfactory/unsatisfactory” grading for courses they take during the current spring 2020 semester. More information can be found here.
Student Move Out Instructions
March 17, 2020 | 11:20 a.m.
All students who reside in the residence halls are expected to move out by Sunday, April 5, 2020. Specific instructions and information can be found on this page.
Important Update for Student Online Class Delivery
March 16, 2020 | 9 a.m.
After Spring Break concludes March 30, all University of Wyoming undergraduate and graduate courses will be delivered online for the remainder of the spring 2020 semester to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) in the campus community.
Read the full letter from UW President Neil Theobald or use the resources below for helpful and important information.
The purpose of this page is to provide guidance and information to UW's key stakeholders, including students, faculty and staff. The Board of Trustees has closely monitored this situation and developed a plan that is designed to reduce and limit viral exposure of COVID-19.
If you have questions or concerns, please contact your direct supervisor (faculty or staff) or academic adviser (students). You may also email COVID19@uwyo.edu or call 307-766-2683 with questions or concerns not addressed on this page.
Beginning March 30, all undergraduate and graduate courses are being delivered online for the remainder of the semester. All students will be required to complete coursework regardless of location. Faculty have emailed or will email students sharing plans for courses and access to WyoCourses.
All undergraduate residential students should make plans to move out of the residence halls by Sunday, April 5. If you have already departed campus, you are expected to return to campus to acquire the rest of your belongings by Sunday, April 5. Please pack and remove all of your belongings from your residence hall room. National organizations are guiding fraternity and sorority residences. Students are encouraged to contact their chapter housing corporation team for guidance. Instructions for checking out of your room are located on this web page.
Support services across UW remain open and available, with many offered remotely. For more details on student services, go to www.uwyo.edu/resources.
The university has an online survey for students to assess their limitations with, and accessibility to, technology. UW will contact any student who requests accessibility tools so students’ learning needs are met. Students have received the survey via their UW email, and it also is available here: https://bitly.com/UWyoTechAccess
Students continue to progress towards graduation. At this time, the university is planning for graduation ceremonies to occur. If you have questions about your coursework or requirements needed to graduate, please contact your academic adviser as soon as possible.
Washakie Dining Center will continue to operate on a limited schedule for students who remain on campus. Brunch runs daily from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., and dinner is served daily from 4:30-6 p.m.
Visit this page for a full list of hours for all UW dining options.
The UW Office of Graduate Education is committed to supporting graduate and Ph.D. students during this complex time.
Visit this web page for resources designed specifically for our graduate programs.
University of Wyoming Transportation Services has announced major changes to its transit and parking operations. View these changes that affect transit hours.
If you are sick with COVID-19, waiting for a test result on COVID-19 or showing symptoms associated with COVID-19 (e.g., fever, cough, shortness of breath), please stay away from campus, self-isolate and contact your health care provider for care. You should go to this site -- https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?UnivofWyoming&layout_id=2 -- and fill out the form so that the university can make sure you’re receiving appropriate care.
Beginning March 30, all classes are being delivered remotely, primarily by using WyoCourses, the university online student management system. Faculty have emailed or will email students enrolled in their courses with plans for course continuation.
All classes will be delivered remotely, primarily by using WyoCourses, the university online student management system. If a synchronous approach is used, classes may be hosted at the day and time scheduled for the face-to-face class. All key course documents must be posted in your WyoCourses course shell with plans for course continuation.
Vice presidents will ensure continuity of operations or alternative work duties, as needed. Faculty may find the following tools useful for remote teaching:
You can explore the use of HonorLock for exams, as well as Respondus to lock down browsers. Continue to monitor student assignment submissions for integrity as you normally would.
ECTL has access to HonorLock for online exam proctoring. Contact ECTL for information.
Besides working with colleagues in your academic unit, your unit head and support groups from your college, the Ellbogen Center for Teaching and Learning has mobilized its staff and resources to support all faculty teaching online.
Helpful transition resources.
If you are sick with COVID-19, waiting for a test result on COVID-19 or showing symptoms associated with COVID-19 (e.g., fever, cough, shortness of breath), please stay away from campus, self-isolate and contact your health care provider for care. You should go to this site -- https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?UnivofWyoming&layout_id=2 -- and fill out the form so that the university can make sure you’re receiving appropriate care.
In this time of uncertainty, we are dedicated to helping faculty members get answers to their questions.
Visit Faculty FAQs.
UW employees will continue to work. To further reduce transmission, the university is encouraging employees to work remotely, where appropriate. Employees should consult with their supervisor to develop a plan to work remotely, with approval from their vice president.
If you are sick with COVID-19, waiting for a test result on COVID-19 or showing symptoms associated with COVID-19 (e.g., fever, cough, shortness of breath), please stay away from campus, self-isolate and contact your health care provider for care. You should go to this site -- https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?UnivofWyoming&layout_id=2 -- and fill out the form so that the university can make sure you’re receiving appropriate care.
Vice presidents will ensure continuity of operations or alternative work duties, as needed. Employees may find the following tools useful for remote work:
In this time of uncertainty, we are dedicated to helping staff members get answers to their questions.
Visit Staff FAQs.
UW Student Health Services: 307-766-2130
Student Health Services will remain open. Students who are experiencing fever, cough, and shortness of breath are directed to call Student Health Services before visiting the clinic. Faculty and staff who experience these symptoms should call their health care provider. The UW Family Medicine Residency Centers and the University’s Albany Community Health Clinic will remain open to serve the public. DO NOT call 911 for advice unless you or someone else is experiencing a life-threatening condition.
If your concern develops outside business/clinic hours, you may call Ivinson Memorial Hospital at 307-742-2141 for further advice.
A top prevention strategy is to keep your hands clean. Take a moment to review these videos for helpful tips.
Institutionally Sponsored Travel
The university is immediately suspending all institutionally sponsored travel through May 15, unless mission critical and approved by the division vice president. The university is discouraging booking of travel between May 16 and June 30; if you do have travel planned for this time, you do not have to cancel. The university will reassess in early May whether travel will be allowed or need to be canceled.
High-Risk Travelers
Individuals returning from a country currently at a CDC Warning Level 3 status should stay away from campus, and self-monitor and self-isolate for 14 days following their return. Employees should coordinate with their vice president to facilitate working remotely if appropriate.
Research
The Office of Research and Economic Development is offering guidance and resources for the University of Wyoming research community to assist in the planning for potential impacts and ensuring research continuity during the COVID-19 outbreak. Research questions should be directed to the Office of Research and Economic Development at 307-766-5353.
Campus Events
Effective immediately, all university events are suspended until further notice.
UW Athletics
All athletic activities including competitions, team and individual practices, and meetings and other organized gatherings will be suspended until further notice.
Campus Visits
Campus visits for prospective students are suspended until further notice. We encourage you to view our virtual tour online if you’re interested in viewing a campus facility.
Note: We are still currently processing fall 2020 student applications for admittance.
In this time of uncertainty, we’re dedicated to helping answer your questions based on the latest information regarding the COVID-19 (novel coronavrius) pandemic.
UW’s interdepartmental task force is diligently monitoring events worldwide to anticipate and prepare for potential changes. Here are some essential resources for global travel alerts and warnings to visit before you travel abroad:
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