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.

News for Current graduate students

Tuesday, August 24, 2021

Proof of vaccination now required for campus access

Update for students and employees

  • We are strengthening our safety measures against COVID-19 
  • Anyone coming to our campuses and locations must provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 
  • Proof of vaccination is mandatory with accommodations available for medical or human rights grounds 
Monday, August 16, 2021

Mandatory vaccination and attestation

Update for students and employees regarding mandatory vaccination and attestation requirements

Monday, August 9, 2021

Self-declaration of vaccination required for campus access

Update for students and employees

  • Starting September 1, you will need to anonymously self-declare your vaccination status to come to campus 
  • We are supporting advocacy efforts calling for a provincial order for mandatory vaccination in the sector 
Thursday, July 22, 2021

Vaccination now required to live in residences

Update for employees and graduate students

  • We will require students living in our residences during the 2021-2022 academic year to be vaccinated against COVID-19 

  • We are making changes to residence requirements based on new guidance issued this week from Region of Waterloo Medical Officer of Health 

Tuesday, July 20, 2021

Looking beyond Step 3 to the fall term

Update for employees and graduate students

  • Ontario entered Step 3 of its reopening plan and is seeing positive trends in vaccinations and low numbers of COVID-19 cases 
  • While we may be able to significantly expand in-person experiences this fall, our current academic approach will remain largely as planned: a mix of online and in-person courses 
  • Register for the President’s Forum on July 27 to learn more