COVID-19 Response
Information for the campus community
May 29 update
Decisions on university-related international travel
In order to protect the safety and well-being of UCalgary students, faculty, staff, and postdocs, the university is continuing to take precautionary measures around international travel. Read more.
Update for summer camps 2020
The University of Calgary is moving ahead with 2020 summer camps starting in July. Read more.
Support students and COVID-19 research
Donate to support crucial research that will mitigate the impact of COVID-19, or provide emergency assistance to students disproportionately affected by the outbreak.
Reminder: Main campus secured effective Thursday, April 2
Starting April 2, buildings on main campus will be transitioning to electronic or key access only. Faculty and staff who normally can access our buildings with their Unicard or issued keys can still do so.
For those who have items on campus (e.g. in your locker) and who are unable to retrieve them, processes are being set up to allow retrieval at a later date. These processes will be communicated in a future update.
Working on campus
As was shared earlier with the campus community, we remind everyone that only those who need to be on campus should be on campus. If your studies or work require you to come to campus in person, please practice the social distancing guidelines recommended by the Government of Alberta, such as: Keep at least six feet (the length of a bicycle) from others. Avoid overcrowding in elevators or other enclosed spaces. Wash or sanitize your hands after touching communal surfaces.
We also ask that you take safety precautions that reflect how quiet campus is right now. If you have to come to campus in person, please let somebody know where you’ll be and how long you’ll be there, or come with a (six-foot-away-from-you) buddy. Please don’t be surprised if a member of our Campus Security approaches you to see if you’re OK. Your safety is important to us.
Working from home
Effective Sunday, March 22 all faculty and staff who can perform their work from home should do so, until further notice. Only those that are performing functions that require them to be on site should work on campus.
Need IT help? How to use Office365, map to a network, use VPN/MFA from home etc.
Improve Your Ergonomic Approach at home. Learn more.
Employees who require their desktop computing equipment at home are required to complete the IT Equipment Agreement.
Mental Health Support
Receive mental health support remotely—available to students, faculty and staff who need it.
Community Support
Together, we’ll get through this. COVID-19 resources are available to our communities during this unprecedented time.
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Decisions on university-related international travel
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UCalgary Resources
- Risk Management (travel inquiries) - riskmgmt@ucalgary.ca
- Human Resources (out of province / country medical coverage) - hr@ucalgary.ca
- Staff Wellness - staffwellness@ucalgary.ca | 403.220.2918
- Student Wellness Services - sphi@ucalgary.ca | 403.210.9355
- Residence Services - residence@ucalgary.ca | 403.220.3210
- International Student Services - international.advice@ucalgary.ca
- Guidance for Researchers
- Connect with pandemic-specific volunteer opportunities open to UCalgary students, faculty and staff
