Policies and Resources

Bastyr University and Bastyr Clinics Guidelines:

Upon entering the clinic and traversing the facility, which encompasses hallways and waiting areas, the use of masks is deemed optional.

In examination rooms, the wearing of masks is recommended, promoting a heightened level of precaution.

For Review/Preview Rooms, masks are optional, affording flexibility to individuals based on their personal comfort and preferences.

Front-line patient areas, encompassing PSR desks and the Natural Medicine Shop, maintain an optional mask policy, allowing individuals to make choices aligned with their comfort levels.

Within classrooms and non-patient areas, such as faculty, administrative, and business offices, masks are considered optional, fostering an environment of choice and autonomy.

In office spaces located behind PSR desks, where the door is closed to the public area, masks are also optional.

It is important to note that approved masks, including N-95, KN-95, and surgical masks, are accepted. While the university no longer mandates mask usage in clinic areas, Bastyr strongly recommends their utilization, particularly for individuals with specific vulnerabilities or those desiring an additional layer of safety. (Note: N-95/KN-95 masks are rated higher for filtering minute particles than other mask types).

Proper Mask Wearing:

  1. Ensure that the mask completely covers the nose and mouth.
  2. Pinch the top of the mask to secure it over the nose.

Clinic Mask Guidelines PDF

As we continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic and the changing landscape, we are continually reviewing and updating our own policies. To this end and in alignment with the CDC and most public health agencies, including those in Washington and California, Bastyr recommends that all of our students, staff, and faculty stay up to date on their COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters. The university will no longer require COVID-19 vaccines or boosters nor documentation of such.

  • Washington:  Individuals interested in receiving the COVID-19 Vaccine can locate appointments using the Washington Department of Health Vaccinate WA website: https://vaccinelocator.doh.wa.gov/
  • California: California Department of Health MyTurn website:  https://myturn.ca.gov/
  • Seattle/King County:  Individuals who reside or work in Seattle or King County (WA) may pre-register to receive a vaccination at one of the City-affiliated vaccination clinics here: City of Seattle COVID-19 Vaccination Notification List
  • City of Seattle - affiliated vaccination clinics:
    • The Lumen Field Event Center (330 S Royal Brougham Way, Seattle, WA 98134)
    • North Seattle College Community Vaccination Hub (9600 College Way N, Seattle, WA 98103)
    • Rainier Beach Community Vaccination Hub (8702 Seward Park Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118)
    • West Seattle Community Vaccination Hub (2801 SW Thistle St, Seattle, WA 98126)

Additional information about the COVID-19 Vaccine can be found at

Free testing (including drive-through/walk-up testing) is available near Seattle and San Diego for anyone experiencing symptoms or who has been potentially exposed.

  • Seattle: drive-through and walk-up testing can be found here; additional testing sites can be found here
  • San Diego: testing sites are available here