The University continues to closely monitor the spread of COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus, as additional cases are confirmed in the United States and other countries. The University continues to formulate and adjust its plans as needed.
Jan 11, 2022
Information about the University’s preparations for the upcoming semester with an emphasis on health protocols considering the omicron variant.
Faculty/Staff Town Hall MeetingJan 11, 2022
Inaugural office of Digital and Online LearningDec 18, 2021
Over the past several weeks, we have seen a dramatic global increase in the number of positive tests for COVID-19. A similar rise is also being observed in the Washington, DC region. Many of these cases...
Booster Shot RequirementsNov 19, 2021
Dear Howard University Community, Earlier this week, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced a modification of the mask mandate in the District of Columbia, which would relax indoor mask requirements in various locations and business types. Several businesses, including academic institutions, were not included in this recent modification. At this time, we will continue to maintain our current masking requirements, as they have been an essential component of our comprehensive health and safety measures. The requirement to wear masks will continue in indoor settings on campus, including offices and classrooms, and group settings outdoors for the duration of the Fall semester. Along with our vaccine requirement and routine testing, the use of masks has directly contributed to low COVID-19 cases throughout the semester and a marked decline in positivity over the past month. Learn more here: https://howard.edu/pandemic-response/testing-dashboard. As we prepare for the holiday season and anticipate increased travel and gatherings with non-vaccinated family and friends, overall case numbers nationally and in the D.C. area may likely increase. We want to ensure that Howard University community members remain as safe as possible and adhering to the current mask policy helps towards that goal. Excellence in Truth & Service Anthony K. Wutoh, Ph.D., R.Ph. Provost & Chief Academic Officer
Mask Mandate UpdateNov 03, 2021
The registration process for Spring 2022 has commenced. Please note that a number of updates for course location and mode of instruction are still in process. As the Office of the Registrar continues to receive updates from the various schools and colleges, we will be making those changes in real time. As we have previously communicated, the default mode of instruction for Spring 2022 courses is face-to-face instruction. This will be increasingly reflected in the course selections and availability.
Spring 2022 Planning and COVID-19 Update