University of Waterloo information on COVID-19

Last updated: July 31, 2020, 11:00 a.m.
For complete details of recent announcements and previous updates visit our COVID-19 News page.

Latest updates

• July 31: Academic Readiness Bursary
  • Read more information about undergraduate funding resources
  • Read more information about graduate student funding resources
• July 31: Updated face-covering requirements 
  • Read the latest on our face coverings page
  • Read the update for employees and graduate students
  • Read President Hamdullahpur's July 23 message to employees
  • Read President Hamdullahpur's July 23 message to graduate students

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Help is available

At Waterloo, we value each other as individuals. We all belong here. Fostering our spirit of genuine care and concern is so important at a time when many people are feeling scared or nervous about the coronavirus outbreak. We must show empathy and concern for people in our community who are affected by the virus.

Students: We understand that many of our students have family members in areas affected by COVID-19. If you feel overwhelmed or anxious and need to talk to somebody, please contact the University’s Campus Wellness services, either Health or Counselling Services.

Please visit or call Health Services (519-884-4096), drop by the Counselling Services office in Needles Hall North, 2nd Floor or phone 519-888-4567 ext. 32655. Visit the Campus Wellness page for hours of operation and additional information. Campus Wellness services are provided at no charge in a private and confidential setting to University of Waterloo students who are currently registered or on a co-op term.

Employees: Our Employee and Family Assistance Program is available 24/7 for counselling, coaching and support. Call 1-800-663-1142 or visit Homeweb.ca.