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News for Current students

Tuesday, January 19, 2021

Confirming dates and approach for spring 2021 term

Update for undergraduate students

  • Spring term will start on May 10 (instead of May 3) 

  • We will continue with primarily online learning and instruction, with some courses, activities and supports available in person 

Tuesday, January 19, 2021

Confirming dates and approach for spring 2021 term

Update for graduate students

  • Spring term will start on May 10 (instead of May 3) 

  • We will continue with primarily online learning and instruction, with some courses, activities and supports available in person 

Wednesday, January 13, 2021

Do your part: stay home and stay safe

Update for undergraduate students

  • New government rules mean that if you must come to campus, only do what you need to and return home as soon as possible.
  • We encourage you to wear a mask at all times in public places.
Wednesday, January 13, 2021

Do your part: stay home and stay safe

Update for graduate students

  • New government rules mean that if you can do your work from home, you must. 
  • If you must come to campus, only do what is needed and go home as soon as possible. 
  • We encourage you to keep a mask on at all times in public places. 
Tuesday, December 22, 2020

Implications of provincial shutdown measures on research

Update for faculty and graduate students

The Government of Ontario has announced a province-wide shutdown effective 12:01 am Saturday, December 26th, 2020. This will impact Waterloo Region, and is expected to be in place for a minimum of 28 days. This critical measure, to limit the transmission of COVID-19 in our region and across the province, directly impacts the University of Waterloo campus.