Isolation Accommodation Program

We can accommodate you! Simply indicate Ramadan in your dietary preferences when submitting your IAP application. Dining Services will provide two halal meals (dinner and breakfast) and light snacks for IAP guests who are fasting during Ramadan.

One delivery service including the two meals will be picked up by staff and delivered to your door between 6-7 pm each evening during Ramadan. Meal bags will include a cold packed dinner for the evening, a cold packed breakfast for the next day, beverages, fruits, salads, dessert and snacks.

Please note that the cost of the IAP will remain the same.

If you already live in residence, isolation support is included as part of your contract (there is no additional cost).

You do not need to apply for the Isolation Accommodation Program. If you feel ill or believe you need to isolate, complete the COVID-19 Self-Assessment for Albertans. If you're told to isolate by the assessment, please email reslife@ualberta.ca. We will support you during your isolation period.

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 Healthcare Card.

How to get tested

1. Complete the AHS self-assessment
2. If your assessment tells you to get tested, you'll be directed to a form. Fill it out!
3. 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 getting tested for COVID-19 in Alberta webpage.

The Isolation Accommodation Program is $75 per person per night. You will need to make a full payment for 14 days, totalling $1,050 per person, when confirming your reservation. At the end of your stay, your charges will be prorated according to the length of your stay and you will receive a refund if you stay less than 14 days.

International students requiring financial support to assist in covering additional costs associated with Canada's quarantine requirements may be eligible for an International Quarantine Support Grant.

Yes—options will be available for people who wish to isolate together.

Yes! The Isolation Accommodation Program is available to any student, faculty, staff or member of the U of A community who wishes to participate at any time.

No. All services are included with registration to ensure you make the most out of your time in isolation.

Don’t forget essentials like your phone, laptop, books, headphones, ear plugs, photos of friends/family, bathroom toiletries and power adapters (if necessary). You should also bring your health care card, all medications and government issued photo ID.

Candles/incense, pets, illegal substances, large appliances (such as TVs), furniture and any cooking or heating appliances are not permitted in isolation rooms.

If your flight arrives between 5:30 pm and 11:00 pm, we will provide you with a boxed meal upon your arrival at your isolation building. Breakfast hours begin at 9 am the following morning for those arriving after 11 pm.

When you arrive, you will be given contact information for any support you might need for your time in isolation. Just reach out to them and they will happily assist.

Your room will certainly be cleaned and sanitized prior to your arrival—however, to limit contact, rooms will not be cleaned while they are occupied.

Following public health orders, during isolation you will be required to remain in your assigned private room and not access other areas of the building, including kitchens and fitness rooms.