COVID-19 Information

Guidance and policies related to COVID-19

This page is updated as soon as information is reported and confirmed via the health verification process. Check this page frequently for the latest in COVID case counts.

(page updated 04/05/2023)

Need to Upload Your Proof of Vaccination?

Visit our vaccinations page

Current Case Count Data

Presumptive positive and/or confirmed positive COVID-19 cases by location

May 2023 *(monthly, cumulative)*
Location	Employees	Total
Olympia	2	2
Tacoma	0	0
Offsite	0	0

April, 2023: monthly cumulative of 8 cases
March, 2023: monthly cumulative of 14 cases
February, 2023: monthly cumulative of 12 cases
January, 2023: monthly cumulative of 11 cases
December, 2022: monthly cumulative of 5 cases
November, 2022: monthly cumulative of 16 cases
October, 2022: monthly cumulative of 16 cases
September, 2022: monthly cumulative of 34 cases
August, 2022: monthly cumulative of 9 cases
July, 2022: monthly cumulative of 27 cases
June, 2022: monthly cumulative total of 32 cases
May, 2022: monthly cumulative total of 23 cases
April, 2022: monthly cumulative total of 47 cases
March, 2022: monthly cumulative total of 4 cases
February, 2022: monthly cumulative total of 9 cases
January, 2022: monthly cumulative total of 53 cases

Case or Exposure Reporting

If you are experiencing any symptoms of illness, or you have come into contact with COVID-19, submit the health verification form (HVF) (even if you are not going to campus). The COVID-19 team will contact you, and you will be provided guidance and direction to get you back to campus safely.
You can also access the HVF via My Evergreen —> COVID-19 Health and Safety —> Health Verification System.
Washington State Department of Health provides more guidance for those experiencing symptoms with a decision tree.
The CDC offers a great quarantine and isolation calculator, offering steps and timelines that offer best prevention of spread.

General Information

We are following guidance from the Washington State Department of Health (PDF) for higher education.
If you want to attend in-person or hybrid Evergreen programs and courses, or teach and work on our campuses, you must provide proof of vaccination or apply for a religious or medical exemption.
As of March 28, 2022, Evergreen has paused on mask requirements.

We also have further information about:

Vaccines, including policies, requirements, resources, and documentation
Testing, including FREE drop-off process on campus
Masking, welcome, but not required (with few exceptions)

Two students stand outside the QuaSR center and self-administer COVID tests

Evergreen's Vaccination Requirement

Evergreen is a fully vaccinated campus. This means that Evergreen has a vaccination requirement for all community members. All students, must submit proof of COVID-19 vaccinations in order to enroll in classes (or have an approved exemption). Remote students who will not visit campus may waive this requirement, but will still need to submit a remote student exemption form. Employees must also submit proof of COVID-19 vaccinations or have an approved exemption. Invited guests, vendors, and contractors will also need to complete and submit a vaccination attestation form.

Submit your COVID-19 Vaccine Documents here.
Scheduling a vaccine? Learn about vaccination leave for employees.

Am I booster eligible?

While not required, the COVID team is strongly encouraging those who are able to receive the booster, to do so.
Booster vaccines are now available to those who meet the criteria. See if this includes you and remember to consult with your healthcare provider regarding this option.
Washington Department of Health offers info graphics for booster criteria and info for immunocompromised individuals.
Find booster vaccine options in Olympia or Pierce County.

Coming to Campus

Prospective students and their families are welcome to visit! Check out our visitor info and contact visit@evergreen.edu to set up a time that works for you.

Information for Employees

Remember to submit your vaccine records or have an approved exemption on file. This includes student employees.
Verify your equipment and space are functioning as needed. Plan ahead and give patience and grace to our Technology and Facilities staff who are doing their best to prioritize help requests.
Working remotely at least part of the week? Work with your supervisor to complete a telework agreement.
Check out the latest food service options on campus.

Supervisors

Verify your employee vaccination and exemption lists (including student employees). This includes a required pre-employment verification.

COVID Planning and Response Team

Beginning in March 2020, the college formed work teams to help students and employees quickly transition to remote learning. A cross divisional collection of Evergreen staff and faculty members were then appointed as a COVID 19 planning and response team that would work to preserve the health and safety of the Evergreen Community during the COVID 19 pandemic.

Representative appointments and processes have evolved over the past two years in order to remain nimble, adaptable, and sustainable throughout the ongoing changes and impacts associated and in accordance with state and federal regulations.

(Organization PDF)

To ask us a question or share a comment, e-mail COVID@evergreen.edu.

Campus Services

We are committed to supporting students with the resources needed to learn and thrive at Evergreen. Some other important details:

Campus offices are providing service during these hours.
Student housing is open. Dining is available.
The Library proper is open to all students, staff, faculty and community.
The Greener Bookstore is now open.

Emotional and Mental Health

We know this has been a tough period, especially for those already facing health disparities and inequities. If COVID-19 is impacting your ability to handle daily life and you would like to talk with someone:

Staff and faculty: contact your health care provider or the Washington State Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Mental and Emotional Well-Being (State of Washington support)
The state Employee Assistance Program has also put together a help sheet on coping with disease outbreak (PDF).

Xenophobia and Bigotry have No Place in our Communities

Since the start of the pandemic, there's been an increase in crimes against the Asian American & Pacific Islander communities. Evergreen condemns growing violence based on racial hatred. Here are ways you can support, connect, and take action:

Statement of Solidarity from the Henry and Sandra Friedman Holocaust Center for Humanity.
Statement of Compassion from The Evergreen State College, Tacoma
Statement on our Evergreen social media.
Resources published by the Barnard Center for Research on Women
BBC podcast conversation about anti-Asian violence, with Dr. Ian Shin (University of Michigan) and other panel members.
Call On Me, Not the Cops: A Community Resource by 18 Million Rising in Bengali/Bangla, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), English, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Sinhala, Spanish, Tagalog, Tamil, Urdu, and Vietnamese.
Don’t Be A Bystander: Six Tips for Responding to Racist Attacks, a video production by BCRW and Project NIA
First Peoples Instagram, reposted tips to productively engage in conversations and actions about anti-Asian violence
Read the latest Stop AAPI National Report (PDF)