COVID-19 Information
Latest Updates
Vaccinations
Vaccinations are the safest and most effective way to help stop the long-term spread of COVID-19. As part of new safety measures recently announced for fall, all those coming to campus are required to be fully vaccinated or undergo regular rapid testing.
Vaccination Locations
- University Health Centre
- UHC Pharmacy
- For more locations, visit the Alberta COVID-19 vaccination website
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Coming to Campus Safely
Fall 2021 Start of Term Guides
Quick reference guides that highlight critical health and safety information for on-campus students, instructors and staff.
Rapid COVID-19 Testing Program
Although getting fully vaccinated is the best way to do your part to help protect the collective safety of our community, COVID-19 rapid testing is another tool being used to help monitor the health of students, faculty, and staff.
Mandatory Online Safety Course
Students, faculty, and staff are all required to complete the U of A’s online safety course before participating in on-campus activities. Developed by Health, Safety and Environment, the short online modules will help prepare you for your time on our campuses.
Campus Safety Checklist
Help minimize the risks of COVID-19 by following these quick tips in the campus safety checklist. From staying home when feeling unwell, to practising good health hygiene, adopting these steps as part of our daily routines will help keep each other safe.
Campus Life
Instructors, students, researchers, and staff will bring our campuses to life this year, through a mix of in-person and virtual experiences. Find resources, read stories, and find advice as we welcome the start of a new academic year.
Health + Support
Follow these steps to keep yourself healthy and minimize the spread of any respiratory virus (including COVID-19).
1. Prevent
- Regularly complete the COVID-19 Alberta Health Daily Checklist
- Follow all campus safety guidelines
- Practice good hygiene and stay home if you’re sick
2. Stay informed
Travel during COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted where, how, when, and why we travel. To help support the safety of our community, U of A faculty, staff, and students are to follow the institution’s latest travel directive, as well as all international, federal, and local travel measures.
U of A Travel Resources
- University of Alberta COVID-19 Travel Directive
- Student travel to Canada during COVID-19
- Student immigration, travel, employment and COVID-19
- Faculty and staff immigration and COVID-19
- Off-campus activity and travel policies
- UGo - the university's travel registry
- Field Research & COVID-19
- Insurance for Travel
- International Travel Medical and Security Assistance
- Travel policy FAQs
- Quarantine and Isolation Information for Students