EVERETT, Wash. – Aug. 9, 2021 – Washington State University Everett will host a public Back-to-School Covid-19 Vaccine Clinic with Pfizer and J&J on the first day of classes, Aug. 23. A second-dose clinic will take place on campus on Sept. 13. Operated by the Snohomish Health District, these Back-to-School Covid-19 Vaccine Clinics are open to the public. Appointments are recommended, but not required. Pre-registration can be found at these links for Aug. 23 and Sept. 13. Those ages 12-17 must be accompanied by an adult parent/guardian.
WSU will return to in-person operations and classes, according to Gov. Jay Inslee’s higher education proclamation. This is in large part because of the widespread, cost-free availability and proven efficacy of Covid-19 vaccines, which WSU is requiring for all students, faculty and staff. Exemptions can be requested for medical and non-medical reasons.
“Covid-19 vaccines are free, safe and effective. Vaccination is our way out of this pandemic, and Washington State University is doing its part to ensure our community is safe,” WSU Everett chancellor Paul Pitre said. Pitre also announced that masks will be required at WSU Everett to begin the semester. “As a direct result of the risks of the Delta variant among others, combined with Snohomish County’s low vaccination rate, all members of our community will also be required to wear a mask on campus. That includes all students, faculty and staff, regardless of vaccination status.”
WSU Everett students may now access the Cougar Health Services Patient Portal to submit proof of vaccination or file an exemption. Questions about the vaccine portal, vaccines or exemptions may be directed to cougarhealth@wsu.edu.