Questions?
Please email coronavirus@uwaterloo.ca.
University of Waterloo information on COVID-19
Last updated: September 24, 2021
Latest updates
- September 24: Updated vaccination requirements
- September 24: Domestic travel can now resume
- Domestic travel is now permitted if it essential and safe
- Approvals for domestic travel are returning to pre-pandemic approval arrangements, typically by a Department Head or Chair
- Read the full memo
- Additional travel information for researchers and other employees
- September 20: Preparing for a more "normal" winter term
- Winter term 2022 will return to pre-pandemic levels of in person instruction
- Read the full memo
- Undergraduate course information for Winter 2022
- August 27: Submit your proof of vaccination
- You can submit your proof of vaccination or start the process for accommodation by visiting Campus Check-In
- Read the full memo
The University of Waterloo continues to implement plans and protocols to safely restart campus activities, following public health advice and best practices.
Many buildings have reopened on campus with modified hours for fall term. Find out what’s open and see our list of building and service availability.
Undergraduate students
- Undergraduate student information
- Campus Housing information
- Food Services information
- Library information
- All international students must fill in the International Student Travel Plans and Quarantine Form
Graduate students
Employees
- Read about health and safety guidance during COVID-19
- Laboratory research ramp up information
- Return to campus training
- Order physical distancing signs for your area
- Learn about how to access buildings and services for employees
Important links
Canada's COVID Alert App
- The Government of Canada launched a national, voluntary app that will notify users if they may have been exposed to COVID-19. The app is available for free to Canadians and can be downloaded through the App or Google Play stores.
- The COVID Alert app incorporates exposure notification technology provided by Apple and Google and does not collect personally identifiable information.
- The more people using the COVID Alert app, the more effective this tool will be in helping limit the spread of COVID-19.
- Learn more.
Travel advice
University resources
Community resources
Questions?
If you have questions about Waterloo's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, please email coronavirus@uwaterloo.ca.