The University's goal is to continue with in-person instruction, housing, and campus activities in Winter and Spring Quarter as fully as we can with appropriate health and safety protocols. The decision is based on many factors, including the latest federal, state, and local guidance, the increasing availability of vaccines, and our continued desire to protect the health and safety of our community. We know getting vaccinated does not completely remove the risk of infection with the COVID-19 virus, but we believe vaccines are a vital piece in moving closer to resuming our normal way of living, working, and teaching on campus.