End to COVID-19 emergency orders and state of emergency

Updated 10/21/2022 – 7:00 AM PST

On September 8, 2022, Governor Inslee announced an end to the remaining COVID-19 emergency orders and state of emergency by October 31, 2022.

President Schulz announced on Friday, October 21, 2022, Washington State University will eliminate the employee, contractor, and volunteer vaccine requirement in coordination with Governor Inslee’s announcement.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

* Employees in certain health care-related positions may still be required to provide vaccination verification.