This update is provided for archival purposes only.

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Most campus buildings to be locked March 24

Friday, March 20, 2020

Please be advised, for the safety of our students and employees, most campus buildings will be locked as of 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24.

The following academic buildings will be open for student access Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.:

  • Applied Health Sciences (AHS) (B.C. Matthews Hall (BMH) addition)
  • Engineering 5 (E5)
  • Engineering 7 (E7)
  • Quantum-Nano Centre (QNC)
  • Mathematics 3 (M3)

As always, the Student Life Centre (SLC) will remain open, and other services such as Health Services and Residences will continue to operate as per their hours of operation. At Health Services, bookings, screenings and appointments are conducted by phone. In-person encounters occur only when deemed necessary following a phone appointment.

Students and employees without keys are asked to retrieve their items from the buildings that are closing before 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24.

Buildings remaining open will only be accessible during the hours of operation.

Requests for keys

  • Requests for exterior door keys will be granted through the Dean’s office.
  • Please be aware that the availability of new keys may be delayed and quantity is limited. The Dean’s office will prioritize who receives keys.
  • Pickup details for those receiving new exterior door keys will be provided at time of approval.