The university is strongly urging all students, faculty and staff to get vaccinated. The deadline for complying with the vaccine requirement for faculty and staff is Aug. 23.
WSU leaders will cover details concerning the return of in‑person instruction and answer questions from members of the university community. The new date is because of scheduling conflicts.
All employees system‑wide who engage in activities on a WSU worksite are required to either declare themselves fully vaccinated or request an exemption.
WSU employees returning to campuses and worksites can do so without having to wear masks or distance from coworkers if they are fully vaccinated against COVID‑19 and declare their status in Workday.
More than 350 U.S. colleges and universities have signed on for the challenge which is part of White House efforts to get at least one shot into 70% or more of U.S. adults before July 4.
The policy changes, coupled with the availability of the COVID-19 vaccine, allow WSU to welcome back all employees safely. The process of returning to physical work locations is expected to begin July 12.
The new policy, effective Thursday, follows the latest guidance from Gov. Jay Inslee, the Department of Labor and Industries and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.