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 if you are feeling unwell
Residents can report their symptoms to help Residence Services stay ahead of the spread (for any illness, not just COVID-19) through the Wellness Alert system.
Latest residence COVID-19 updates
Isolation instructions
Not feeling well? Want to isolate? Here's what you need to know.
You are strongly encouraged to stay in your unit or 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
Isolating is an action we can take to protect the residence community. Discuss in advance with those you live with how you will care for each other if a case occurs.
Residents can report their symptoms to help Residence Services stay ahead of the spread (for any illness, not just COVID-19) through the Wellness Alert system.
It will not always be possible to isolate completely from other residents, but there are still ways to keep each other safe:
- If possible, use separate washroom facilities
- Clean any shared spaces frequently
- Use delivery services or contactless options for food and supplies when possible or ask friends and community members to do drop-offs
- Eat meals independently and away from others
If you need to leave your room or floor to access shared spaces (e.g. washroom, dining hall, etc.), wear a well-made, well-fitted mask, stay at least two metres away from others, and consider accessing spaces during off-peak hours.
Other resources
- Alberta Health Services: Covid-19 Self-Care Guide
- University procedures for students who are ill
- What to do when you are sick (students)
- 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
Students living in a double dorm unit should advise their roommate if they are feeling unwell and if they are choosing to isolate.
A limited number of spaces are available in residence for students in double dorm units to isolate for up to ten days separately from their roommate. Please contact Student and Guest Services at (780) 492-6056 to check availability or independently make other accommodation arrangements for this period.
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
Please review Travel and Isolation Information for International Students for more information.
International students who live in a double dorm unit should advise their roommate if they have a travel isolation requirement and make arrangements to isolate in a separate, private space for the time period mandated by the federal government.
A limited number of spaces are available for students in double dorm units to isolate for the government mandated period separately from their roommate (documentation required). Please contact Student and Guest Services at (780) 492-6056 to check availability or independently make other accommodation arrangements for this period.
Other resources
- Government of Canada COVID-19: Travel, testing, quarantine and borders
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.