Your health and safety is considered every step of the way
Keeping you safe
Keeping you and our community safe is our priority. Review the health and safety measures we’ve implemented in our residences and dining halls.
What you can do
You have an important role in keeping you and your community safe this year. See what's expected of you and the things you can do while living in residence.
Safety on campus
Check in when using spaces around campus, and read the university’s rapid response plan to learn how cases or outbreaks will be handled on campus.
Current status
Residence is open and operational for Fall 2021 with health measures in place.
Residence Services continues to follow all preventative health measures as directed by Alberta Health Services, the Government of Alberta, the Government of Canada and the University of Alberta.
Communicating a case in residence
In situations where a case of COVID-19 is identified in residence, Residence Services will follow the University Protocol for Notifications Regarding Confirmed Cases of COVID-19. Operational notices will also be updated and posted here.
Latest COVID-19 updates
Dodge COVID. Get vaccinated.
Vaccinations are the safest and most effective way to help stop the long term spread of COVID-19.
Not feeling well? Need to isolate? We've got you covered.
If you feel ill, report your symptoms using the Wellness Alert System. Wellness Alert allows us to track the health of the community and address concerns early to minimize further spread.
If you have COVID-19 symptoms, see Isolation support below.
Residence Services encourages anyone who feels unwell to minimize close contact with others, avoid high risk locations like crowded indoor gatherings, wear a mask, wash hands frequently and increase cleaning in your unit.
If you have COVID-19 symptoms, complete the AHS COVID-19 Self-Assessment. If the assessment instructs you to isolate, please start isolating immediately. Please email res.support@ualberta.ca to request isolation support and include your phone number to help us respond to you quickly.
Residence has designated isolation rooms and support available for you for the duration of your isolation. Isolation rooms have a private washroom to help you be more comfortable while ill. Residents in an isolation room will also be provided support with meals and garbage pickup for the duration of their isolation period.
Isolation supports are provided to residents at no additional cost.
Other resources
If you're interested in getting tested for COVID-19, start by taking the COVID-19 Self-Assessment for Albertans.
If your assessment recommends testing, you can book a test (for free!) even if you don't have an Alberta Health Care Card.
How to get tested
- Complete the AHS COVID-19 Self-Assessment
- If your assessment tells you to get tested, you'll be directed to a form. Fill it out!
- If you don't have an Alberta Healthcare Number, leave it blank
You can also book by calling Alberta Health Services at 8-1-1.
For up to date information regarding COVID-19 testing, visit the Government of Alberta's Symptoms and testing webpage.
The University of Alberta continues to support new and returning international students’ isolation needs through the University of Alberta International (UAI) Off Campus Isolation and Travel Registry and partnership with the Study Safe Corridor (SSC) TravelSafe program.
Health and safety on campus
For up-to-date information about health and safety on campus, visit COVID-19 Information for the U of A Community. Visit Safety Measures General Directives for up-to-date guidance and expectations for the campus community.
Students can apply for emergency funding through Student Financial Support. International students are encouraged to go to International Student Services to learn about support specifically for international students.
Resident Assistants are available to support all residents during Community Support Shift or “RA on shift” hours. For all other inquiries, please contact housing@ualberta.ca.