Updates related to COVID-19
Dear students and parents or other authorized payers:The trust that you vest in the University of Mary Washington is one we take to heart. In every aspect of our work, we strive to show our commitment to the individuals who make up our community. Perhaps there is no better time to demonstrate this commitment than […]
To all UMW students:I’m writing to update you about the UMW summer session. While the COVID-19 pandemic prevents us from hosting any in-person classes, we will have a wide variety of distance education courses available including some new classes that have just been added to the schedule. Faculty are working diligently to transition in-person classes […]
The welfare and safety of our community during this time is the University of Mary Washington’s primary concern. We are writing to inform you that the University learned this morning of a member of our community testing positive for COVID-19. This person worked in Lee Hall and has not been present on campus since March […]
Mary Washington Healthcare is convening a panel of experts to host a virtual town hall on the serious public health issue of COVID-19. As the nation is in an unprecedented pandemic, it is the responsibility of our local healthcare leadership to provide timely information to our community.This virtual town hall, open and free to the public, will […]
Dear Students,We have heard your requests for greater grading flexibility given the disruption to teaching and learning this spring. Earlier this week, the University Faculty Council approved new grading options to provide you with more flexibility while maximizing your chances for success this semester.This term you will have the option of selecting a standard letter […]
Effective this Thursday, March 26, UMW’s Stafford Campus will close, and all staff and faculty will be teleworking until May 15. Staff and faculty will have access with their ID cards to enter the South Building if necessary; similarly, Stafford County Public School personnel will be able to access the Gates Hudson Building if necessary […]
Dear Residential Students and Families,We have been closely monitoring the ongoing developments of the COVID-19 crisis. Based on the continued spread of the virus in Virginia and recommendations to stay home, we are postponing the retrieval of belongings until later in April. Another communication will be sent on April 6 with further updates and procedures […]
Dear UMW Students:In a dizzying week, our lives have been altered in profound ways. You are Mary Washington students, and we will work together to get through this.A few things to note today:Residential Students Move Out and Belongings RetrievalBy Monday, March 23, the majority of residential students will have departed campus. Students who still have […]
To: The campus communityFrom: Cartland Berge, Hurley Convergence Center (HCC) Building ManagerFor the health and safety of our students and staff, and after assessing the usage of the building over the last week, we have decided to move the HCC to staff-only access starting Monday (3/23). The building will be locked and accessible only to […]
A Message to the Class of 2020 and the UMW CommunityI know that graduating seniors and families are devastated that the University can’t hold commencement on May 9 due to the coronavirus and the CDC’s ban on gatherings of over 50 people for two months. So are we. Commencement is one of UMW’s favorite times […]