Updates to BCCDC self-isolation requirements and info on how to stay healthy during cold & flu season.

Welcome to a new academic year at UVic! We would like to take this opportunity to provide a brief update on the current on-campus activities and guidance related to COVID-19. 

As we look forward to welcoming new and returning students for the fall term, UVic is continuing to manage the evolving impacts of COVID-19 on our community. We remain committed to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for all students, faculty and staff, and will be offering in-person learning for most courses—unless otherwise noted at the time of registration.

The UVic Board of Governors voted today not to accept the recommendation presented by Senate calling for masks to be made mandatory indoors at the university until the end of term.

The Provincial Health Officer (PHO) has announced changes to the face covering mandate in BC, which come into effect March 11.

COVID-19 health and safety update, rapid test kits for UVic students and employees as well as information on remote work arrangements for staff.

Highlights from the post-secondary town hall with Dr. Bonnie Henry and updated UVic health and safety guidelines that take effect at midnight on Feb. 17.

A virtual town hall took place Feb. 9 with with Dr. Bonnie Henry and Dr. Reka Gustafson on current public health guidance for BC’s post-secondary institutions.

A brief welcome back message from UVic President Kevin Hall.

Dr. Henry’s latest guidance for universities, plus more on return to in-person classes Jan. 24.

A message from UVic Vice-President Academic and Provost Valerie Kuehne about a return to in-person learning on Jan. 24.

UVic remains committed to returning to offering in-person education beginning January 24.

Recognizing the unique nature of this start to term, the university Senate has extended the last day to drop a course with a 100% reduction of fees to Jan. 30, 2022. As well, the application of overdue tuition service fees will be delayed until Feb. 15.

Learn how we're adapting to the emerging Omicron variant while safely supporting in-person learning and teaching.

In response to the changing situation of the COVID-19 pandemic, classes will begin as scheduled Jan. 10, 2022 with the majority of instruction provided online until Jan. 24.

UVic leaders are consulting with sector, public health officials and the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training to determine if any adjustments are needed to our spring term programming.