UW’s Response to COVID-19
With the well-being of all members of the University community our highest priority, we continue to closely monitor the risks of the coronavirus pandemic to our students, faculty, and staff.
Contact
If you can’t find what you need on this website, email chancellor@wisc.edu or call (608) 263-2400.
Top Updates
UW-Madison info about Executive Order on Immigration
An executive order was signed Wednesday to temporarily halt immigration amid the coronavirus outbreak. According to UW-Madison’s Office of Legal Affairs, the restrictions in the executive order are limited to new applications made outside the U.S. for the next 60 days for “immigrant visas,” (those individuals seeking permanent residence in the U.S).
8:56 am, April 24, 2020Travel cancellation extended through June 30
All UW–Madison sponsored travel is now cancelled through June 30. The measure was extended to the end of June to help keep employees safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Domestic travel plans July 1 and beyond …
1:27 pm, April 22, 2020Volunteer opportunities and other ways for Badgers to give back
A collection of ways to volunteer during the pandemic, from donating to local food pantries to assisting frontline responders.
6:35 pm, April 21, 2020University Ridge Golf Course to re-open Friday, April 24
University Ridge Golf Course is set to re-open Friday under the extension of Wisconsin's "Safer At Home" orders. Please see the UW Athletics site for more information on safety-related guidelines.
4:14 pm, April 20, 2020- All updates
Stay healthy and protect others
- Stay home as much as possible. When you are out, stay at least six feet away from others.
- Wash your hands often and practice good hygiene.
- If you feel sick, minimize contact with both people and animals in your home and avoid sharing personal household items.
- If you develop a cough, shortness of breath or a fever, contact your healthcare provider.
Information
Students
The transition to virtual instruction will be challenging, in addition to the disruption that many of our students are experiencing as a result of having to relocate. While in-person interaction has ended, many key resources remain available online.
Employees
In the interest of everyone’s health and safety, most University employees are working remotely. Balancing work and family responsibilities will be taxing, but we offer support to our workforce in numerous ways.
Instructors
As the campus transitions to alternative modes of course delivery, there are resources, strategies and tools available to guide instructors. We are working to make sure that all students can access coursework and complete the semester as planned.
Researchers
The impact of COVID-19 on research projects is ongoing for our research teams, students, postdocs, staff and faculty. While some research projects may continue remotely, many projects need a dean or director’s approval to continue.
Respect Statement
COVID-19 is not specific to an ethnicity or race—disease does not discriminate. Racist behaviors or stereotyping are not tolerated at UW–Madison. If you experience harassment or discrimination, students are encouraged to file a bias incident report. Employees may file a complaint with the Office of Compliance.