HealthyU Essentials
We’re closely following public health guidance, and as a community, we need to continue working together to minimize any risks. Personal health measures on our campuses will continue to be important this fall. Below is a HealthyU Essentials checklist that highlights the steps we can each take to protect our campus and support our community, together.
As throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the information included here is subject to change according to provincial or institutional safety measures. Find full COVID-19 U of A campus and community safety measures here.
Before coming to campus
Boost your protection
In Alberta, everyone 18 years+ can get a fourth dose COVID-19 vaccination 5 months after their third dose. Book online, call 811, or visit a walk-in clinic.
Do a daily health check
If you’re feeling sick — with COVID-19 or other communicable symptoms — stay home, notify your supervisor or instructor, and follow public health advice.
Stay informed, and if needed seek support
Visit the U of A COVID-19 information website for quick access to the latest information and U of A support and service essentials that may apply to you.
Be prepared
Familiarize yourself with sick processes and campus emergency information and procedures.
While on campus
Use a mask
Face masks are not required, but are strongly recommended on U of A campuses — especially in instructional spaces, indoor high-traffic and high-capacity areas. Various campus locations will have free masks available.
Practice good hygiene
Wash or sanitize your hands before and after touching surfaces. Practice good cough and sneeze etiquette.
Make space whenever possible
Respectful physical distancing and smaller groups are encouraged whenever possible.
Be patient
Don’t overcrowd shared or enclosed spaces like elevators, washrooms, and hallways.
Free Mask Locations
Free masks will be available at the following campus locations (including N95 masks for those who are immunocompromised):
- On North Campus, at the Bookstore, the Main Floor Students’ Union Building (SUB) booth, the International Services Centre and the Van Vliet, Hanson Fitness & Lifestyle Centre and Wilson Climbing Centre customer service desks.
- On South Campus, at the Foote Field and Saville Community Sports Centre (both East and West) customer service desks.
- At Augustana Campus, at the Service Desk and the front doors of the Faith and Life Centre.
- At Campus Saint-Jean, at the main entrance to Pavillon McMahon.
Many of the lessons of the past few years continue to be valuable and will drive how we each make personal decisions to prevent the transmission of the COVID-19 virus. With this in mind, university community members are asked to respect the personal health decisions of those around them.