We've made the following changes to the check-in process to ensure the safety of our TWC community.

• All participants who are residing in TWC housing, or living independently in Washington, D.C. and participating in-person in any aspect of our spring program: 
  • Are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to their arrival in Washington, D.C and to upload a copy of their COVID-19 vaccination card via Canvas no later than Monday, January 17, 2022. Please review our complete COVID-19 vaccination policy. 
  • Are required to receive a booster shot. Students who completed their initial vaccine series on July 19, 2021 or earlier will be required to receive their booster shot prior to TWC’s spring check-in, which begins on January 19, 2022. Students who are not yet eligible must receive their booster no more than 14 days after they become eligible; TWC will provide support to students who become eligible while they are enrolled.  Students who already uploaded a copy of their COVID-19 vaccination card via Canvas should upload an updated copy that includes their booster shot information no later than Monday, January 17, 2022.
  • Are required to provide proof of a negative test received within 72 hours of their arrival in Washington, D.C. when they arrive for check-in. You may obtain a PCR or antigen (rapid) test.
    • If you obtain a PCR test, it must have been taken January 9th or later.
    • If you obtain a antigen (rapid) test, it must have been taken January 16th or later.
    • If you obtain your test more than 72 hours prior to your arrival at TWC, we strongly recommend quarantining prior to your travel to Washington, D.C.
• Check-in will be staggered over a three day period from January 19-21, 2022.  When you complete your Community Profile, you’ll select a time slot when you can move your belongings into the building. TWC is strongly encouraging residents to not have guests accompany them at move-in. Additionally, when you arrive at the Residential and Academic Facility:
  • You and anyone arriving with you will undergo a no-contact temperature check. Anyone showing a high temperature or other symptoms will not be allowed to move in and will be asked to return after testing negative for COVID-19.
  • TWC recommends that you arrive independently. However, if you choose to have someone assist you at move-in, that person must provide proof of full vaccination (including a booster shot) against COVID-19 and a government ID in order to enter the building with you.
• Housing orientation will run virtually each evening for those who checked in on that day. Anyone who does not attend an evening orientation must attend our final orientation on Monday, January 24, 2022 at 1:00pm., whether they have checked into the RAF or not (this includes anyone with a delayed arrival for any reason).

Once you arrive in the nation’s capital, you may be working with your internship site remotely, in-person, or on a hybrid schedule (remotely on some days and in the office on other days). This will depend on your internship’s working status, so it's important to discuss work hour and location expectations with prospective internship sites as you progress through the internship selection process. 

As of Tuesday, February 22, TWC will offer some in-person programming and courses:

1. Evening Courses: All evening courses will be held in person at the RAF, with the exception of the online Security and Peace in International Relations course. Evening courses will primarily take place on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday nights.

2. Career Readiness Programming: Career advisors will offer weekly office hours, both in person and online. Starting Wednesday, March 2, all networking events will be held in person at the RAF and all other live workshops will take place virtually.

If you plan to reside in TWC housing, you must have health insurance and provide your policy information prior to check-in. Please note: as of spring 2022, TWC is once again housing students in quad-style apartments; you’ll share a bedroom with one person and common space with two suitemates. 

In addition to providing a negative test upon arrival, you may be required to participate in mandatory testing at other points during the experience, based on TWC’s assessment of conditions within our community. TWC has revised its Emergency Response Plan with new procedures for 2022. We have also implemented the following policy changes for our housing facilities: 

• You will be required to wear an N95 or KN95 mask (or double mask with surgical/cloth coverings) in all public spaces of the Residential and Academic Facility (RAF). We encourage you to bring a personal supply of N95/KN95 masks, but TWC will also maintain a supply of disposable masks if you lose or forget your face covering. Gaiters, buffs and bandanas are not allowed per our masking policy.
• TWC is temporarily pausing guest access, so no external guests will be permitted to enter the RAF until further notice.
• Occupancy limits will be in place for common spaces within the RAF and residents will be informed of current thresholds during their housing orientation.
• Select common areas will be available as socially-distanced remote work spaces for use between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., as apartments do not have a desk (they include a kitchen table and coffee table in the common area). More details will be provided at check-in.

If public health conditions deteriorate, TWC will work with the D.C. government to determine whether it is safe for you to stay in Washington, D.C. 

If you are sent home early due to public health concerns, TWC will make the following program adjustments: 

• Your evening course and career readiness programming will continue online for the remainder of the semester.  
• TWC will work with your internship site and encourage them to continue your internship in a fully remote format. Each internship site will make the final decision regarding its ability to provide a remote internship experience.  
• If your internship site is unable to transition to a remote experience, TWC will work with your school to identify alternative projects to fill the remainder of the semester. 

If you are sent home early due to public health concerns, TWC’s standard refund and cancellation policies will remain in place, with the following refund adjustments:  

• Housing Fee: TWC's standing policy is that housing refunds are not provided after you have checked into TWC facilities. However, given the circumstances surrounding the pandemic, TWC is prepared to refund up to 25% of your housing payment* to TWC in the event of an early closing due to public health concerns. If you decide to leave Washington, D.C. for other reasons, refunds would only be considered on appeal.  
• Program Fee: Consistent with standing policy, TWC will not offer program refunds after you have started your internship. As noted above, in the event of disruption, programming will transition to a remote experience. If you choose to self-terminate your experience, you will receive grades based on work completed (grades may be incomplete) and remain responsible for the program cost. 

* Your housing payment is the amount you paid to TWC for housing, after accounting for any scholarships received from TWC. Please note: TWC's scholarship awards are always applied to your housing balance first.