The resources on this page outline ways in which the staff, faculty, and leadership of the School of Music are preparing to keep students and the broader community safe and informed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Protocols have been developed in alignment with University of Washington and Washington state guidelines and following expert considerations from national performance and educational organizations.
This page will be updated frequently as new details become available. This page was most recently updated on June 28, 2023.
Current UW Protocols
The University of Washington’s Bothell, Seattle and Tacoma campuses are basing health and safety guidelines on state and local health requirements and guidance. Face coverings are no longer required indoors, and UW personnel and students are no longer required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more.
Public performance
Practice Rooms
School of Music practice rooms are available for use each day. The Music building is open from 8:00am – 6:00pm. Music Graduate students, Music Majors and Minors and students enrolled in private lessons and ensembles may have after-hours access using their Husky Cards at the loading dock door. Please contact Jen Moreland at morelj@@uw.edu for more information.
Approved students must reserve practice room space via the online EMS system:
Reserve Practice Space
Other Resources
State of Washington Coronavirus Response
UW Hall Health (Campus Health Center)
Washington Employee Assistance Program (WA EAP) (Wellness resources for faculty and staff)
Emergency Student Aid (Financial aid resources, food assistance, Seattle campus)