New Government of Alberta public health measures announced
15 September 2021
This update was posted more than one month ago. Directions, policies, and safety measures may have changed during this time. To find the latest information, please consult the COVID-19 site or try searching the U of A website.
Posted: September 15, 8:30 p.m.
UPDATED: September 15, 11:30 p.m.
Further to the notification sent earlier, late on Wednesday the University of Alberta received additional direction from the Government of Alberta. Until post-secondary institutions implement a Restrictions Exemption Program on Monday, September 20, 2021 in accordance with the government announcement, we are required under the new public health order to meet physical distancing requirements in all indoor locations.
Tonight, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney declared a public health emergency in the province of Alberta and announced new provincial restrictions. These temporary measures are in place to reduce the impacts of COVID-19 on the health care system. The University of Alberta will be further evaluating the restrictions for our campuses, and will provide you with an update Thursday, September 16.
As such, all in-person U of A classes on all campuses are cancelled on Thursday, September 16, 2021.
In addition, all indoor activities that cannot meet 2m physical distancing requirements are also cancelled on Thursday.
Further clarification will be communicated tomorrow about the status of classes and activities for Friday September 17, 2021, as well as U of A requirements and procedures for complying with the Restrictions Exemption Program effective Monday.
Anyone already working from home should continue to do so. If you are not scheduled to be on campus tomorrow, or can work remotely, please stay home.
On-campus social events and extracurricular activities will be paused until further notice as we determine how these activities will be impacted by the new measures. Information regarding sport, fitness, recreation and performance activities will be provided prior to September 20.
Fall Term Registration Deadline Extended
If you are unsure about adding/dropping your classes, please know that there will be more time to make decisions about your schedule. In light of tonight’s provincial announcement, the university is extending our Fall Term Registration Deadline to Monday, September 20. Some exceptions may apply, for more information please see this website.
Thank you for your continued cooperation, compassion, and compliance with our measures. Your efforts matter; our collective efforts matter. Please watch your inbox for the next update before the end of the week.
General inquiries: U of A Public Health Response Team, phrtinfo@ualberta.ca
COVID-19 on-campus Rapid Response support: U of A Rapid Response Triage Team, phrt.triage@ualberta.ca