This update is provided for archival purposes only.
Public Health guidance and University of Waterloo operations may have changed. For the most up-to-date information, please visit our COVID-19 frequently asked questions.
Earlier this week, the requirement to wear a face covering in common indoor spaces on campus took effect.
If you are approved to return to campus, you must wear a face covering in common areas of university buildings.
After listening to feedback from the campus community and discussing further with medical consultants, we have made some changes to our guidance on face coverings.
As the University of Waterloo continues to plan for the fall 2020, below are some updates that were recently shared with the University of Waterloo community and that may also impact you, as incoming graduate students.
Over the past few months, Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs (GSPA) has been working with campus stakeholders to support graduate programs and students that have had scheduled internships or practica precluded or delayed by COVID-19. As a result of the consultation and work, we have developed a series of alternatives to having students physically located at an external partner's workplace while still satisfying this element of their degree requirements.
