Health and Safety Guide
We’re closely following public health practices, but we need your help to minimize any risks. Below is a Campus Safety Checklist that highlights critical information for on-campus students, instructors and employees this semester. You can also find full COVID-19 Safety Measures.
As always during the COVID-19 pandemic, the information included here is subject to change according to provincial or institutional safety measures.
Do a daily health check
If you're feeling sick, stay home, notify your supervisor or instructor and follow Alberta Health Services' advice.
Use a mask
Face masks are not required, but are strongly recommended, on U of A campuses, especially in high-traffic and high-capacity areas.
Stay informed
Visit the U of A COVID-19 information website regularly to learn what resources or safety protocols apply to you.
- For students: Campus Life
- For employees: Working during COVID-19
- For supervisors: Managing during COVID-19
- For researchers: Information for Researchers and Research Groups
Practice good hygiene
Cleaning and sanitation protocols are followed on campuses, with a focus on washrooms, high-touch surfaces and high-traffic areas. Departments are responsible for cleaning and sanitizing: workbenches, laboratory benches; desktops and cabinets; fume hoods; laboratory research, athletic and maintenance equipment; studios and specialized work and instructional spaces.
Wash or sanitize your hands before and after touching surfaces. Some seating areas with tables and chairs may not be cleaned between individual use.
Make space whenever possible
Respectful physical distancing and smaller groups are encouraged whenever possible. Masks are strongly recommended indoors.
Learn about COVID-19 rapid response and sick procedures
If you have had any COVID-19 symptoms during the past 5 days, you are expected to stay home and not come to campus until your symptoms have resolved and you are feeling better.
If you're required to isolate or receive a positive PCR or Rapid COVID-19 test result AND have been on campus in the past 10 days, please follow the university's procedure for staff and students who are ill.
Emergencies
911 for Police/Fire/Medical Emergency
After 911, call UAPS at 780-492-5050
Review ualberta.ca/emergency for a full listing of U of A emergency information and procedures