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.
The Region of Waterloo will move into a provincial shutdown effective December 26, 2020, which affects teaching, research and other operations on campus.
In-person course activity will be transitioning to remote course activity, with some exceptions.
Your Faculty, professor or academic advisors will be in touch with you to update you on remote course work routines.
As you make your plans for the winter break, please follow government advice on how to stay safe this holiday season.
The safest way to spend the holidays is by only celebrating in person with the people you live with and celebrating virtually with everyone else.
If you must travel home for the holidays, reduce close contact with others 10 to 14 days before traveling. After the holiday break, do the same before coming back to Waterloo.
Waterloo Region has moved into the “red zone” of the Province’s COVID-19 response framework, which means we need to change access to some facilities on campus.
Classes, labs and research operations will continue as they have been.
Travel between regions of the province should be limited to essential purposes. Classes and work are considered essential purposes.
