Do your part to keep everyone safe
Do your part to keep everyone safe
Do your part to keep everyone safe
For the latest updates on COVID-19 at the University of Alberta, visit the COVID-19 Information webpage.
Keeping you safe
Keeping you and our residence community safe is our priority. Residence is following health and safety measures put in place by the university.
What to do
You have an important role in keeping your community healthy. Residents are expected to follow all campus guidelines.
Safety on campus
Know what is expected of you studying and living on campus. Stay informed on latest updates from the university.
Current status
Residence is open and operational with university health measures in place.
Residence Services continues to follow all preventative health measures as directed by 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 Residence COVID-19 Updates
Isolation instructions
Not feeling well? Need to isolate? We've got you covered.
You must isolate if:
- You have COVID-19 symptoms: fever, cough, shortness of breath, loss of taste or smell, sore throat, or runny nose (even if you have tested negative on a rapid test).
- You tested positive with a PCR or rapid antigen test
If you are unsure if you need to isolate, complete the AHS COVID-19 Self-Assessment.
If you are instructed to isolate, you must start isolating immediately. Instructions on how to isolate properly are available:
- Government of Alberta isolation and quarantine requirements
- Alberta Health Services: Isolation & Quarantine Information
Students who are required to isolate and have been on campus in the last 10 days are advised to fill out the COVID-19 self-reporting form using the MyUalberta App.
Residents can report their symptoms to help residence stay ahead of the spread (for any illness, not just COVID-19) through the Wellness Alert system.
Other resources
- Alberta Health Services: Covid-19 Self-Care Guide
- What to do when you are sick (students)
- University procedures for students who are ill
- Government of Alberta isolation and quarantine requirements
- Alberta Health Services: Isolation & Quarantine Information
- Stay home when you are unwell
- AHS Information for Close Contacts of a COVID-19 Case
Residence is conducting internal contact tracing for close contacts of positive cases in residence. You may be contacted about being an identified close contact and, in some cases, be provided with a self-administered rapid test kit.
These kits are NOT available for general use or for residents who are symptomatic. Please do not contact us to request a kit. We will contact you if you are eligible.
Free rapid test kits
Rapid tests are now available for free from the province. Learn more about receiving a free rapid testing kit.
For up to date information regarding COVID-19 testing, visit the Government of Alberta's Symptoms and testing webpage.
Other resources
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.
Other Resources
Dodge COVID. Get vaccinated.
Vaccinations are the safest and most effective way to help stop the long term spread of COVID-19.
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.