The University's Pandemic Response
The University continues to closely monitor the spread of COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus.
Howard University is committed to supporting the health and safety of students, faculty, staff, and the surrounding community. On this site, you will find information regarding how the University is handling the global pandemic.
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Latest Announcements
Updates to Spring 2021 Semester
Nov 25, 2020
With the well-being of the entire Howard community serving as our guiding principle and top priority, we have made the difficult, but necessary, decision to maintain the current online format for the vast majority of our undergraduate courses for Spring 2021.
Read the full announcementHoward University President Issues a Vaccine Public Service Announcement: When The Time Comes, Get Vaccinated!
Jan 07, 2021
Howard University President Wayne A. I. Frederick, a practicing surgeon and person living with sickle cell disease, has a message for Black America: When the time comes, please get vaccinated! As an essential health care worker, educator, father and person at high risk, Dr. Frederick decided to lead by example by producing a public service announcement (PSA) on the importance of getting the coronavirus vaccine.
Read the full articleThere have been significant developments in the ongoing spread of COVID-19:
The World Health Organization has declared the COVID-19 outbreak a global pandemic. As of January 19, 2021, there were 93,956,883 reported cases worldwide, and as of January 17, 2021, there were 23,653,919 reported cases in the United States.
COVID-19 Data TrackerThe Federal Government has issued guidance discouraging any travel of U.S. citizens abroad. For more information on country by country updates, and the worldwide status, visit the link below.
Travel AdvisoriesOn November 16, President Frederick announced that classes will continue to be held online during the Spring semester.
Read the University President's Letter