Policies, Rules, and Resources

Policies on Illness and Wellness

As we think together about universal access, decolonial knowledge production, antiracist feminism, pedagogy, and centering the life experiences of folks with many kinds of immune statuses, we work to translate our knowledge into action. I ask that you do wear some kind of respirator or surgical mask as COVID rates are on the rise and we are many in an enclosed space. In the event that you feel ill, please take care of yourself and stay at home. Notify your TA of your absence.

Equal Opportunity

The Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (EOAA) supports the University’s compliance with the law and spirit of equal opportunity and affirmative action as it relates to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran, or other protected veterans. For more information see: https://ap.washington.edu/eoaaLinks to an external site.

Disability Resources for Students

Embedded in the core values of the University of Washington is a commitment to ensuring access to a quality higher education experience for a diverse student population. Disability Resources for Students (DRS) recognizes disability as an aspect of diversity that is integral to society and to our campus community. DRS serves as a partner in fostering an inclusive and equitable environment for all University of Washington students. The DRS office is in 011 Mary Gates Hall. http://depts.washington.edu/uwdrsLinks to an external site.

Sexual Harassment

University policy prohibits all forms of sexual harassment. If you feel you have been a victim of sexual harassment or if you feel you have been discriminated against, you may speak with your instructor, teaching assistant, the chair of the department, or you can file a complaint with the UW Ombudsman's Office for Sexual Harassment. Their office is located at 339 HUB, (206)543-6028. There is a second office, the University Complaint Investigation and Resolution Office, who also investigate complaints. The UCIRO is located at 22 Gerberding Hall.

http://www.washington.edu/about/ombudsman/role.htmlLinks to an external site.

http://f2.washington.edu/treasury/riskmgmt/UCIROLinks to an external site.

Other Student Resources

A list of helpful links regarding all aspects of student life can be found here:

http://f2.washington.edu/treasury/riskmgmt/UCIRO/links/studentsLinks to an external site.

Religious Accommodations

Washington state law requires that UW develop a policy for accommodation of student absences or significant hardship due to reasons of faith or conscience, or for organized religious activities. The UW’s policy, including more information about how to request an accommodation, is available at Religious Accommodations Policy Links to an external site.. Accommodations must be requested within the first two weeks of this course using the Religious Accommodations Request form. Links to an external site.