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UofGH COVID-19 Updates and Info

2022 Updates 

June 28, 2022 -  Mask requirement lifts July 1

The University of Guelph-Humber will pause its mask requirement as of July 1, with masks no longer required indoors or outdoors at UofGH facilities. This decision aligns U of G’s approach to masking with the public health approach used in other learning spaces (e.g., high schools and elementary schools) and work/public venues (e.g., theatres, malls). 

After July 1, many of our community members will still choose to wear a mask while in our facilities. As a community, let’s support one another’s decisions and remember that each person’s situation is unique. 

The University will continue to monitor public health trends and evaluate the need for masking, particularly as the fall semester approaches. Any updates on our masking requirement will be shared as they become available. 

With the lifting of this requirement, the need for self-monitoring becomes even more important. Remember, if you’re sick, stay home!

May 30, 2022 -  Information on precautions in place

Throughout the pandemic, the University of Guelph-Humber and Humber College have focused on the safety of our community and on creating safe places to learn, work and live. Over the past two years, we have developed and adapted our plans, when needed, to meet that commitment.

Out of an abundance of caution and to protect our community the University of Guelph-Humber and Humber College will keep the mask requirement in place until June 30. Well-fitting masks that cover the nose and chin will continue to be required indoors in all Guelph-Humber and Humber College facilities during this time.  Unless the public health situation in the province changes dramatically, in July and beyond, masking will be a personal choice.

Regardless of when the mask mandate is lifted, Humber and the University of Guelph-Humber will remain mask-friendly environments.

As announced previously, the COVID-19 vaccination policy and daily screening requirements are no longer required. We strongly encourage everyone to stay current with their vaccination and booster doses. This provides you with the best protection against serious effects of COVID-19 but also prepares you should vaccination have to be reinstated as a requirement for campus access, including in-person learning.

Everyone is encouraged to continue to complete the self-screening in the Humber Guardian app before coming to campus each time. As a reminder, if you are feeling unwell, do not come to campus.

May 26, 2022 -  Mask mandate to be lifted on June 30

The mask mandate at the University of Guelph-Humber (UofGH) will remain in place until June 30, 2022. As Convocation is a large, indoor gathering, the mask mandate will be applied as well to the Pearson Convention Centre. This decision was made out of an abundance of caution and taking public health and campus environment trends into consideration.

Well-fitting masks that cover the nose and chin will continue to be required within any indoor facilities.

Unless the public health situation in the province changes dramatically, in July and beyond, masking will be a personal choice.

The UofGH and Humber will always be caring communities and mask-friendly environments. Tips on how to respectfully navigate situations you might encounter on campus will be shared in the coming weeks and months.

There may continue to be scenarios in which masking is required, including working or learning environments in which close proximity is required for extended periods of time.

Everyone is encouraged to continue to complete the self-screening in the Humber Guardian app before coming to campus each time. As a reminder, if you are feeling unwell, do not come to campus.

Throughout the pandemic, we have focused on creating safe places to learn, work and live. We appreciate your cooperation and consideration of others.

George Bragues
Associate Vice-Provost (Academic)

May 2, 2022 -  Updates to vaccination and masking policies

The University of Guelph-Humber (UofGH) is following government and public health directives as we welcome students, staff and instructors to our campus and facilities.

With our partner, Humber, UofGH has a number of precautions in place to keep our community safe. The information on this site applies to instructors, staff, students, contractors and visitors to UofGH and the Humber College campus and facilities.

The vaccination policy will be lifted May 2, 2022. The mask mandate at Humber College and the University of Guelph-Humber will remain in place until at least May 31, 2022. This decision was made based on recent guidance from the Chief Medical Officer of Health and out of an abundance of caution as we transition to the summer term. We will provide an update by the end of May with respect to masking requirements in June and beyond.

April 22, 2022 -  University of Guelph-Humber extends mask mandate into May

The following message was sent to the UofGH community on April 22, 2022.

Dear University of Guelph-Humber students, faculty and staff,

Throughout the pandemic, the University of Guelph-Humber and Humber College have focused on the safety of our community and on creating safe places to learn, work and live. Over the past two years, we have developed and adapted our plans, when needed, to meet that commitment.

Based on recommendations from the Chief Medical Officer of Health and out of an abundance of caution as we transition to the summer term the University of Guelph-Humber and Humber College will keep the mask requirement in place beyond May 1. Well-fitting masks that cover the nose and chin will continue to be required indoors in all Guelph-Humber and Humber College facilities until further notice.

We will review the mask requirement regularly, taking into consideration changing public health trends. We will provide an update by the end of May on the masking requirements in June and beyond. Regardless of when the mask mandate is lifted, Humber and the University of Guelph-Humber will remain mask-friendly environments after the end of May.

As announced previously, the COVID-19 vaccination policy and daily screening requirements will be paused as of May 1. We strongly encourage everyone to stay current with their vaccination and booster doses. This provides you with the best protection against serious effects of COVID-19 but also prepares you should vaccination have to be reinstated as a requirement for campus access, including in-person learning.

Everyone is encouraged to continue to complete the self-screening in the Humber Guardian app before coming to campus each time. As a reminder, if you are feeling unwell, do not come to campus.

We are grateful for your understanding and your patience as we navigate the continually changing landscape of COVID-19.

Sincerely,
George Bragues
Interim Vice-Provost and Chief Academic Officer
University of Guelph-Humber

March 15, 2022 -  Masking and Vaccine requirements to be lifted May 2

The following message was sent to the UofGH community on March 15, 2022.

Following the Ontario government’s decision to end most COVID-19 measures and lift mask mandates for most indoor settings, the University of Guelph-Humber and Humber’s vaccination policy and masking mandate will be lifted beginning May 2, 2022.

There may continue to be situations in which masking and other personal protective equipment (PPE) is required. If your learning or working environment fits these criteria, masks or other PPE will be provided to you by your faculty or department.

The UofGH and Humber will continue to support any employees or students who wish to continue wearing masks.

Starting May 2 there will no longer be active screening points at campus entryways. However, everyone coming to campus should continue to self-monitor for any symptoms and stay home if they are ill. The self-screening section of the Humber Guardian app will remain active, and the Guelph-Humber community is encouraged to continue to use it to self-screen before coming to campus. Proper hand hygiene and respiratory/cough etiquette remain important and enhanced cleaning including frequent cleaning of high-touch services will continue.

We know that the past two years have been challenging and that new information and changing public health directives can be stressful. As we move into this next phase, members of the Guelph-Humber community may have different levels of comfort with the changes occurring in the province and on campus. As always, please continue to treat each other with respect.

We will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation in the province and provide any updates on campus operations as needed.

The vaccination policy and masking mandate remain in place for the rest of the winter term

Dr. George Bragues
Interim Vice-Provost and Chief Academic Officer
University of Guelph-Humber

March 10, 2022 -  Masking requirements to remain in place for winter term

The following message was sent to UofGH students on March 10, 2022.

Dear University of Guelph-Humber students,

Following recent provincial announcements about changes to Ontario’s reopening, we wanted to provide an update on the University of Guelph-Humber and Humber’s masking requirements.  

To provide certainty for students and employees, the University of Guelph-Humber and Humber will maintain the current masking requirements until at least the end of the winter term. Masks must continue to be worn in all Humber and Guelph-Humber buildings.

We are reviewing plans for the Summer 2022 term this month and will communicate any policy changes once a decision is made.

As previously communicated, the University of Guelph-Humber Vaccination Policy also remains in place until at least the end of the winter term.

Anyone coming to the Guelph-Humber or Humber campus must upload proof of vaccination or an approved medical exemption to the Humber Guardian app. This proof along with a completed daily screening must be shown.  

Proof of vaccination may only be submitted to the Humber Guardian App using the provincial Enhanced Vaccine Certificate (QR Code). These submissions will be verified and approved almost instantly. Public Safety officers at campus entryways will also be equipped with scanners to verify the QR codes on provincial Enhanced Vaccine Certificate.

Dr. George Bragues
Interim Vice-Provost and Chief Academic Officer
University of Guelph-Humber

February 24, 2022 -  Return to Campus and Vaccination Policy Still in Place

The following message was sent to UofGH students on Feb. 24, 2022.

Dear University of Guelph-Humber students,

Last week, the provincial government announced that it will remove proof of vaccination requirements as of March 1, 2022.

At the University of Guelph-Humber (UofGH), our COVID-19 safety protocols – and our community’s adherence to those protocols – have been instrumental in keeping everyone safe as we return to more in-person learning and our classrooms, labs and workspaces.

To provide certainty to students, instructors and staff, UofGH is presently planning to keep its COVID-19 Vaccination Policy in place until the end of the semester and will continue to monitor and provide updates accordingly.

With our return to campus on February 28, UofGH’s existing COVID-19 safety protocols remain in effect, including the following: 

  • Masks are required indoors and outdoors whenever two metres of distance from others cannot be maintained. Mask wearing will continue to be enforced in our buildings and facilities.
  • Before attending campus each day you must complete a Daily Check-In using the Humber Guardian App. Download the app at: Apple StoreGoogle Play Store. Remember: If you are sick, stay home.

For more information about our return to more in-person learning please visit our Return to Campus and FAQs pages for the latest UofGH and campus information.

Thanks, and I hope to see you on campus soon,

Dr. George Bragues
Interim Vice-Provost and Chief Academic Officer
University of Guelph-Humber 

February 15, 2022 - Update on return to in-person learning

The following message was sent to UofGH students on Feb. 15, 2022.

Dear University of Guelph-Humber students,

I hope your semester is going well. ­As a follow up to my January 7 update, I’m writing to remind you that effective Monday, February 28, more University of Guelph-Humber (UofGH) courses will be offered in-person, as scheduled.  As we have been communicating to the UofGH community since the Fall, our plan has been to resume more in-person learning this semester. 

In-person teaching has already resumed in some courses or components of courses where face-to-face activities such as labs and studios are critical to achieving learning objectives; they will continue to be delivered in this format.

Beginning on February 28, all courses originally scheduled for in-person delivery will shift to in-person classes on campus. All courses originally scheduled as distance, hyflex or alternate format will continue to be delivered as originally scheduled. If you are unsure about your course delivery, please check the Winter 2022 Course Schedule.

Throughout the pandemic, the University of Guelph-Humber has provided in-person, hands-on education while adhering to, and often exceeding, public health and government directives. As the province continues its cautious reopening, UofGH’s plans are in line with their directives and consistent with what is happening across the education sector.

Our priority is to preserve the quality of the academic, classroom and student experience while keeping our University, campus and communities safe.

We know that you chose the University of Guelph-Humber for an integrated, career-focused, high-quality education. Our in-person, work-integrated, and hands-on learning is an integral part of your learning that will help set you up for academic and career success. It is also what provides rigour and real-world experience to your credentials. For this semester, our in-person delivery is focused on courses with critical learning outcomes that are best achieved face-to-face and/or in specialized labs and classrooms.

Each UofGH program has a different set of plans that reflect the best approach to achieving the program’s learning outcomes, ensuring students have access to critical hands-on learning and equipment and where applicable meeting industry and professional associations’ requirements. It is important to note that for some programs, in-person delivery is required by the professional or industry association that oversees the related profession and is not solely UofGH’s decision.  

Further, learning and working together in person are critical to mental health and well-being for many students, instructors, staff and other members of our UofGH community. In-person learning and working also have a positive impact on learning outcomes and are a fundamental part of the student experience at UofGH.

Over the last two years, with our partners at Humber we have continued to invest in specialized common spaces on campus, such as the UofGH Learning Commons renovation which we hope will be finished in the coming months. These spaces enhance the student experience and help build community as you have a chance to connect with peers, instructors and staff.

As we plan for our return on February 28, we look forward to seeing students and staff connect in person once again, along with sharing experiences and learning from each other.

Health and safety are always top priorities at the University of Guelph-Humber and Humber College. According to the Reopening Ontario Act, physical distancing is not required in learning spaces in post-secondary institutions. Enhanced personal protective equipment in certain settings, consistent with public health recommendations, will be provided. Humber also monitors and continuously tests the air quality of buildings and spaces at all of its campuses. Currently, anyone entering a building on campus is required to be masked and provide proof of vaccination or an approved exemption. For more information on health and safety measures on campus please visit: www.guelphhumber.ca/campus-return.

On February 14 the provincial government announced changes to vaccine passport requirements and as such we will be working closely with our partners at Humber College and the University of Guelph to determine if and how this impacts students, staff and instructors coming to campus. We will keep you informed as more information becomes available.

For more information about our return to more in-person learning please visit our Return to Campus and FAQs pages for the latest UofGH and campus information.

Thanks and I hope to see you on campus soon,

Dr. George Bragues
Interim Vice-Provost and Chief Academic Officer
University of Guelph-Humber

January 19, 2022 - Update: Forms of Proof of Vaccination that will be Accepted in the Humber Guardian App

Beginning on January 24, proof of vaccination may only be submitted to the Humber Guardian App using the provincial Enhanced Vaccine Certificate (QR Code). These submissions will be verified and approved almost instantly.  

Public Safety officers at campus entryways will also be equipped with scanners to verify the QR codes on provincial Enhanced Vaccine Certificate. 

International students who were vaccinated outside of Ontario, can find information about the steps to obtain an Enhanced Vaccine Certificate/Canadian proof of vaccination from the Government of Canada. Exceptions will be made for international students who do not yet have a provincial QR code.  

Students who were vaccinated in other provinces may upload their proof of vaccination in the Vaccine Passport Application section of the Humber Guardian app by clicking on “I have an Enhanced Vaccine Certificate” 

Additional Details 

  • Those who have already submitted their proof of vaccination and had it approved do not need to re-submit.  

  • Those who have received a booster dose of a COVID-19 vaccine do not need to submit that proof at this time. The provincial government defines “fully vaccinated” as two-weeks past the second dose of a two-dose series or first dose of a one-dose series. If this changes, we will communicate next steps to the community at that time. 

  • Step-by-step instructions for uploading proof of vaccination will be updated by January 24 to reflect this change.  

January 7, 2022 - Update on the Winter 2022 Semester

The following message was sent to UofGH students on Jan. 7, 2022.

In response to the evolving pandemic situation and following recent government announcements, the University of Guelph-Humber will be further postponing in-person learning for most of its classes and some of its labs for the Winter 2022 semester. These plans are intended to help ensure the health and safety of our students, staff and instructors and to continue to support the experiential learning needs of our student community. 

Except as noted below, all UofGH classes and previously identified labs will remain online until Friday, February 18. Subject to Public Health guidelines we are planning to return to in-person learning on Monday, February 28, which is after the UofGH Winter Reading Week.  

A small number of courses that require face-to-face instruction will take place on campus. Most of these courses will be at reduced capacity with physical distancing in place, and masks will continue to be required. 

Students in courses that require a face-to-face component will be notified by email and will receive additional details directly from their programs shortly.

Should there be any further changes to Winter 2022 academic delivery plans, we will update students accordingly. Please visit www.guelphhumber.ca/covid-info for the most recent information.

Impacts of Recent Government Announcements on UofGH and Humber Campus Operations

On January 3, the Ontario government announced that the province would be moving to a modified version of Step Two of the Roadmap to Reopen

There are changes that will impact some of UofGH and Humber’s service areas, including fitness centres and food services. The government’s January 3 announcement included the following measures, in place until at least January 26:

  • Closing indoor sport and recreational fitness facilities, including gyms. 
    • Humber’s fitness facilities will be closed until at least January 26.
  • Closing indoor dining at restaurants, bars and other food or drink establishments, including food courts. Takeout, drive through and delivery is permitted. 
    • Humber’s food services will be limited with no indoor dining options. Food will be available to take away. Please see Humber’s food services hours and availability for January 4 to 23. During this period, we ask that students, staff and instructors do not congregate without masks while dining.
  • Retail settings, including shopping malls, permitted at 50 per cent capacity.
    • The Humber College Campus Store is open and is offering an online shopping experience as well as in-store shopping (limited to 50 per cent capacity) to provide students and the UofGH and Humber community with one-stop convenience. Order Online www.humbershop.ca with free pick up in-store. For updated information on store news and hours, please visit North Campus Store.
  • Reducing social gathering limits to five people indoors and 10 people outdoors.
    • Social gatherings within UofGH and Humber, including Residence, will be limited and adhere to these limits, provided physical distancing or masking is in place. Any additional impacts to Residence, including any refund options can be found at humber.ca/residence
  • Public libraries are limited to 50 per cent capacity.
    • The UofGH and Humber Libraries’ physical locations are closed but a variety of online services and resources are available on the UofGH Library Services webpage.

On December 30, the Ontario government announced Updating Public Health Measures and Guidance in Response to Omicron. Following the changes to PCR testing availability and isolation periods, in consultation with Toronto Public Health, UofGH and Humber have updated the instructions on Reporting COVID-19 at Humber: When and How to Report.

We also recognize that these changes and the broader provincial directives may cause anxiety and that you may need support. 

If at any time you need immediate personal support or counselling, there are resources to help. Students can access the Good2Talk Helpline at 1-866-925-5454, email the Student Wellness and Accessibility Centre at swac@humber.ca during office hours, or use Therapy Assist Online, which provides online and mobile tools. International students may also access Keep.meSAFE.

We are in a rapidly changing situation in Ontario, and we will continue to share any updates and information that impact UofGH and Humber operations, as they become available. The latest information can also be found at www.guelphhumber.ca/covid-info

Thank you for your ongoing patience, understanding and support. 

Take care,

George Bragues
Interim Vice-Provost and Chief Academic Officer
University of Guelph-Humber  

2021 Updates

December 16, 2021 - Update on the Winter 2022 Semester

The following message was sent to UofGH students on Dec. 16, 2021.

As we have throughout the pandemic, the University of Guelph-Humber (UofGH) continues to follow government and Public Health guidelines and directives and respond when there are increases in COVID-19 cases. Due to the growing dominance of the Omicron variant and recent guidance from Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, we have decided to move courses and labs online for the first two weeks of the winter semester to provide the UofGH community with time to receive their COVID-19 booster shots. As per the Ontario government’s December 15 announcement, booster shots for individuals aged 18 and older will be available as of Monday, December 20. We encourage you to get your third shot as soon as you are eligible. The province is expected to increase vaccine availability. Please explore options from your local public health unit and pharmacy.

For the Fall 2021 semester we are now in the final days of our final exam period. All remaining final exams are scheduled to take place online or as a take-home exam.

For the Winter 2022 semester, all classes and some labs will be held online for the weeks of January 10 to 16 and January 17 to 23. In-person learning is now planned to begin the week of January 24. There will be limited exceptions which include some internships, placements and select courses. If your course or lab has an on-campus requirement, you will be notified via email.

From January 4 to January 23 the University will be open offering limited in-person student services, including those for students living on campus. Please check https://www.guelphhumber.ca/campus-return-students for information on how to access supports and services and what will be open on campus from January 4 to 23.

Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer has indicated that there may be additional health and safety measures implemented in the next few weeks. If there is a reason to further alter our current course, we will respond, adapt and communicate with you.

We remain committed to supporting a great start to the winter semester for all students. Student and campus services will be available. Please check https://www.guelphhumber.ca/campus-return-student for information on how to access supports and services and what will be open on campus between January 4 to 23.

The University of Guelph-Humber has health and safety measures already in place that will be maintained or enhanced for the Winter 2022 semester. These include:

  • Mandatory vaccination policy with limited approved exemptions
  • Strong access controls for all campuses and locations
  • Mandatory masks indoors and physical distancing where possible
  • Enhanced cleaning protocols
  • Ventilation improvements 

As we near the end of the fall 2021 semester and look towards the end of another interesting year, I’d like to congratulate you on your commitment, resilience and hard work. I know that it has been a challenging time for many, and I am so proud of our students and their achievements and successes.

Take care,

George Bragues
Interim Vice-Provost and Chief Academic Officer
University of Guelph-Humber

Key Information for Winter 2022

University of Guelph-Humber and Humber Holiday Closure

UofGH and the Humber campus will be closed from December 24 to January 3, with many student services moving predominantly on-line as of Monday, December 20.

Vaccination Requirements for Winter 2022

Beginning in the Winter 2022 semester, only staff, instructors and students who are fully vaccinated* or who have an approved medical or human rights exemption with proof of a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours prior to attending campus will be able to access campus.

*Per our COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, fully vaccinated means having received two (2) doses of a double-dose vaccine or one (1) dose of a single-dose vaccine approved by Health Canada or the World Health Organization and having had the final dose at least fourteen (14) days prior.

At this time, a booster shot is not required to be considered fully vaccinated as per the University of Guelph-Humber and Humber College’s policy. Note: All UofGH staff and instructors hired by the University of Guelph are also required to comply with the University of Guelph Vaccination Policy.

Getting to Campus

If you need to come to campus, please note the following:

There will continue to be designated entryways to campuses in the winter term. Information and maps of Exterior Access points are posted. The winter information will be posted in the coming weeks. It is recommended that you bookmark the page and check back regularly for any updates, as information may change.

Anyone entering campus will need to show:

  • A completed self-screening on the Humber Guardian App; an alternate format is available for those who need it.
  • A Humber Guardian App vaccine passport that indicates you are vaccinated (Green QR code); or
  • Proof of an approved vaccination exemption for Winter 2022, plus a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than 72 hours prior.

To save time at the door, ensure all your documents are uploaded to the Humber Guardian App as soon as possible for reviewing and processing.

Humber Guardian App

The Humber Guardian App is your one-stop shop for campus entry for the winter term. Step-by-step instructions that outline how to upload your documents are available.

Approved vaccination exemptions can now be uploaded to the app as well. The accompanying proof of a negative COVID-19 test will need to be shown in hard copy or electronic format at the door.

Commuting and Parking
At UofGH and the Humber North Campus there is significant construction underway that may cause delays entering and leaving campus. Please plan accordingly.

Winter 2022

Additional information and the latest updates can be found on the COVID-19 Info and Updates, Return to Campus, FAQs and the HROE COVID-19 Resources for Employees page

October 14, 2021 - Updates on the Winter 2022 Semester

The following message was sent to UofGH students on Oct. 14, 2021.

I hope that your semester is progressing well. Today, I want to update you on our plans for the winter 2022 semester. After transitioning to more in-person learning this semester, we are excited to be moving forward with even more in-person academic programming beginning in January.  

As always, we are committed to giving you the best possible experience inside and outside of the classroom. We expect to offer more in-person services and increased opportunities for on-campus interactions and activities.  

We will continue to have online options available for some courses during the winter 2022 semester, which will be indicated in the Course Schedule to be published on Monday, October 18.                                    

All in-person courses and on-campus activities will be run in accordance with our health and safety protocols in place at that time. 

Our plans for the winter are based on some assumptions about the ongoing vaccine rollout, future public health directives and operational requirements. If these assumptions change, or if new or different protocols are put in place by public health, government officials, or UofGH and Humber, we will adapt our plans as necessary.

Vaccination Policy – Update for January 2022 

The University of Guelph-Humber and Humber Vaccination policy will also evolve for the winter 2022 term. Based on recent guidance from the Ontario Human Rights Commission, exemption requests will only be considered for medical reasons and based on a limited number of Human Rights grounds.

In order to access campus in winter 2022, students, staff and instructors will need to use the Humber Guardian app to: 

  • continue to complete a daily self-screening each time they come to campus; 
  • upload proof of vaccination OR for those with an approved medical or human rights exemption, proof of negative COVID-19 test results taken no more than 72 hours prior to attending campus.  

What will be different in the winter 2022 semester is that students who are unvaccinated without an exemption will not be able to access campus with a negative COVID-19 test. Only those who are fully vaccinated or those who have an approved medical or human rights exemption and proof of a negative COVID-19 test will be able to access campus. 

UofGH and Humber will only offer on-site testing free of charge to students, staff and instructors who have an approved exemption. Information about how you can get the Humber Guardian app, upload your proof of vaccination or pursue an exemption can be found on the UofGH and Humber Vaccination Information page.  

Please note for the remainder of the fall 2021 semester, students will be able to access campus with proof of a negative COVID test taken no more than 72 hours prior to attending campus in order to ensure the continuation of studies.

We look forward to welcoming more of you back to campus. Together, we will keep moving forward, focused on your future. For the latest information, visit www.guelphhumber.ca/covid-info

With thanks,  

Dr. George Bragues
Interim Vice-Provost and Chief Academic Officer
University of Guelph-Humber

September 20, 2021 - Proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test result can now be uploaded to the Humber Guardian App

Beginning on September 20, proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test result taken no more than 72 hours prior can be uploaded to the Humber Guardian App, which is used for your daily COVID-19 Self-Assessment.  

Those who already have the Guardian app will need to ensure it has been updated to access the most current information and functions. 

To update the app: 

  • From the Guardian's home screen, users can scroll down to select About/Preferences > Data Update > Check for Updates.
  • Note: you may need to log out and log back into the Guardian app to view the  update. 

To help make this transition as smooth as possible, step-by-step uploading instructions have been created. Once you are on the webpage, identify and click the scenario that applies to you for step-by-step instructions. 

As a reminder, make sure to complete your COVID-19 checklist before coming on to campus each day, including:

  • Bring and wear your mask  
  • Complete the daily COVID-19 screening questionnaire on the Humber Guardian App  
  • Show your QR code  
  • Show photo ID and proof of COVID-19 vaccination OR proof of a negative COVID-19 test  

Thank you for continuing to work together to ensure a safe return to campus.

September 16, 2021- IMPORTANT: Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test result must be shown to access campus and facilities beginning September 20 

Beginning on Monday, September 20, you will need the following to enter the University of Guelph-Humber building and the Humber campus and facilities:

DAILY CHECKLIST REMINDER

  • Bring and wear your mask
  • Complete the daily COVID-19 screening questionnaire on the Humber Guardian App
  • Show your code
  • New: Show photo ID and proof of COVID-19 vaccination or proof of a negative COVID-19 test

Starting on September 20, you will be able to upload proof of COVID-19 vaccination or of a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than 72 hours prior in the Humber Guardian App. 

Step-by-step instructions for how to upload will be provided early next week. While we implement this new process, please plan to have either a hard copy or electronic copy of your proof with you for display for the next few weeks, or until your proof has been confirmed and approved. You will be able to check the status of your submission in the app. 

Please be patient as we implement this new process and be prepared that there may be delays when entering campus or facilities as each person is screened. 

The Humber Guardian app is available for free in Apple or Google Play stores. The self-assessment must still be completed prior to each day you come to campus. 

You can access the self-assessment in the app by clicking on COVID-19 Updates and then COVID-19 Self-Assessment.

If you do not have a smartphone or are unable to download or update the Humber Guardian app, you can access an alternate format of the questions. Contact the Department of Public Safety at 416.675.8500 or publicsafety@humber.ca if you have any questions.

Please visit our Return to Campus website and www.guelphhumber.ca/covid-info for more information.

Note: Those who already have the app will need to update the app to have the most up-to-date information including the uploading functions on September 20 and beyond. From the Guardian’s home screen, users can click on About/Preferences > Data Update > Check for Updates.

September 10, 2021 - Upcoming Requirements to Access UofGH and Humber College Facilities

As we conclude the first week of the fall term, we wanted to provide an update on the requirements to access UofGH and Humber College facilities.   

Since September 7, everyone accessing UofGH and Humber College facilities has been required to complete the screening tool on the Humber Guardian app and confirm that they are fully vaccinated or have proof of a recent negative COVID-19 test.   

Beginning on September 20, anyone coming to campus must show the result of their screening (Green QR code) on the Guardian app and either proof of full vaccination or a recent negative test result to access UofGH and Humber campuses and facilities.   

Below please find details of these requirements based on your individual circumstances.  

You are fully vaccinated

  • Proof of vaccination will need to be provided in order to access campus. This can be done with a hard copy or email receipt of vaccination.   

You are partially vaccinated and are intending to become fully vaccinated by Saturday, October 18, 2021

  • Until you are fully vaccinated, proof of a negative COVID-19 test will need to be shown to access campus. This can be done with a hard copy or email result of the negative test taken within the 72 hours prior to attending campus or Humber facilities. Valid proof of a negative COVID-19 test (PCR or rapid antigen) must clearly show the individual’s name, type of COVID-19 test performed, date and time of the test, and the negative result.  

Not intending to become vaccinated/Requesting an exemption

  • Pending the approval of an exemption, you may continue to access UofGH and Humber College facilities for the time being provided that you show proof of a recent negative COVID-19 test upon entry. This can be done with a hard copy or email result of the negative test taken within the 72 hours prior to attending campus or Humber facilities. Valid proof of a negative COVID-19 test (PCR or rapid antigen) must clearly show the individual’s name, type of COVID-19 test performed, date and time of the test, and the negative result. If an exemption is approved and your on-campus learning or work is accommodated, you will need to continue to provide proof of a negative test taken within 72 hours of each visit to campus.   

On-Site Rapid Antigen Testing  

On-site Rapid Antigen Testing is now offered free of charge to staff, instructors and students who need to provide proof of a negative test in order to access UofGH and Humber campuses and facilities. Below are important details related to testing:  

  • Students and staff will be able to access testing at these sites free of charge. Appointments can be made by visiting the testing clinic scheduling site. Please note that the booking system that was linked in previous communication experienced some technical difficulties. Please use this new booking site link.   
  • Walk-ins will not be accepted and cannot be accommodated.   
  • Same day appointments may not be available, so please plan ahead and book an appointment within 72 hours of each time you need to be on campus.   
  • Rapid testing is also available at many pharmacies for a fee.  

The testing location is:   

North Campus  
Barrett Centre for Technology Innovation  
205 Humber College Blvd., Etobicoke  
Main Floor, Demonstration Room (CTI 108)  
7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.    

September 9, 2021 - On-site Rapid Antigen Testing Available as of September 10 at UofGH

Beginning on Friday, September 10, Rapid Antigen Testing will be offered to staff, instructors and students who need to provide proof of a negative test in order to access the University of Guelph-Humber (UofGH) and Humber campuses and facilities. Students, instructors and staff will be able to access testing at these sites free of charge.

Appointments can be made by visiting the testing clinic scheduling site. Walk-ins will not be accepted and cannot be accommodated. Same day appointments may not be available, so please plan ahead and book an appointment within 72 hours of each time you need to be on campus.

Testing on Friday, September 10 will begin at 8 a.m. Beginning on Monday, September 13, testing will offered starting at 7:30 a.m., as listed below.

The Testing location for UofGH and the Humber North Campus is:

Barrett Centre for Technology Innovation
205 Humber College Blvd., Etobicoke
Main Floor, Demonstration Room (CTI 108)
7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Those with appointments will receive confirmation of date, time, and location beforehand. Anyone with an appointment should bring their personal identification and if a student, their student number and if a staff member their N number. 

If the results of the Rapid Antigen test are negative, an individual will be provided with an immediate PDF email receipt confirming the results. It will take a minimum of 15 minutes after test completion to receive the results. 

If the results of the test are positive, an individual will receive a PCR test on the spot, be sent home to self-isolate and receive the results within 24 hours.  

Those entering campus for this purpose will need to complete the COVID-19 Self-Screening verbally upon entry to these locations. Public Safety officers will be stationed at entryways to conduct this screening.

September 3, 2021 - COVID-19 Vaccination Policy Update/Requirements to Access UofGH and Humber College Facilities

COVID-19 Vaccination Policy Update and Requirements to Access UofGH and Humber College Facilities

Dear University of Guelph-Humber student,

We wanted to provide an update on the University of Guelph-Humber (UofGH) and Humber’s new COVID-19 vaccination policy and requirements to access UofGH and Humber College facilities during the first few weeks of the fall term.  

We appreciate your patience as we implement the new policy. This week, we have received further information from the provincial government about mandatory requirements for Ontario college and university vaccination policies and exemption processes. We are reviewing that information to ensure our policy is in alignment with government and public health directives.   

We are committed to keeping you up to date and informed. We know that there are many questions, and we are working hard to answer them as quickly as we can. 

We look forward to a safe return to campus for all. 

Communications and Contact Information  
Please continue to visit our vaccination policy FAQs as we are adding new content to it on an ongoing basis.  

We have also made a change to better respond to the range of questions and concerns about COVID-19 infections, campus access, technical issues and the exemption process.  

- We now ask that you contact the COVID-19 Reporting team at covidreporting@humber.ca ONLY if you think you may have COVID-19 or have been exposed to someone who has COVID-19 

  • you have COVID-19 related concerns, 
  • are feeling sick or are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, 
  • you have tested positive for COVID-19 
  • or have been exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 or is experiencing COVID-19 symptoms but does not yet have a positive test. 

- If you have general questions about the vaccination policy, you can contact covidinfo@humber.ca

- If you have questions about the exemption process, contact studentexemptions@humber.ca.

Please note that you will receive communication regarding your exemption request once you have completed both the Declaration of COVID-19 Vaccination Status and Acknowledgement of Return to Campus Conditions and the exemption details form. The exemption details form will be sent to you after you have submitted the Return to Campus Acknowledgment form, beginning the week of September 13. 

Return to Campus Acknowledgment Form 

Earlier this week, a Declaration of COVID-19 Vaccination Status and Return to Campus Acknowledgment form was sent to students by email.

Thank you to all of those who have submitted their form. For forms received the week of August 30, the deadline for submission is September 7. 

As students continue to register and confirm their enrolment status, we will be sending out this form. Please submit the form within a week of receiving it. 

If you have not yet received the form, it may be due to the fact that you have only recently registered for the fall term. Please also check your junk mail/spam folder. If you have not yet received the form and would like to confirm if it has been sent to you, please email studentdeclaration@humber.ca

Exemption form distribution update 

We now plan to issue exemption forms beginning the week of September 13.  

We recognize that we previously communicated that exemption forms should be submitted by September 7. However, as we continue to receive new information from the provincial government relating to mandatory vaccination policies, we are completing a further review of the exemptions process. 

For those intending to seek an exemption on medical grounds, please note that the College of Physicians and Surgeons Ontario has advised its members that there are very few acceptable medical exemptions to COVID-19 vaccination.   

Students seeking an exemption can come to campus if they follow the requirements outlined below. 

Requirements to access UofGH and Humber college facilities beginning September 7 for students who are currently not fully vaccinated or are seeking an exemption 

Until you are fully vaccinated or have an approved exemption, you are required to have proof of a negative COVID-19 test in order to attend campus. This can be done with a hard copy or email result of the negative test taken within the 72 hours prior to attending campus. Valid proof of a negative COVID-19 test (PCR or rapid antigen) must clearly show the individual’s name, type of COVID-19 test performed, date and time of the test, and the negative result. 

We are planning to provide Rapid Antigen Testing onsite at the Humber campus beginning the week of September 13. Students, staff and instructors will be able to access testing at these sites free of charge. A reminder that Rapid Antigen Testing is for asymptomatic individuals, if you have symptoms consistent with COVID-19 please do not attend campus for any reason.

Prior to those sites opening, anyone coming to campus who is not fully vaccinated is responsible for ensuring they have secured a negative test result, including any associated costs. Rapid Antigen Testing is available at pharmacies to individuals who do not have any symptoms of COVID-19. To find a location near you, visit: covid-19.ontario.ca/assessment-centre-locations. 

Everyone is required to complete the screening tool on the Humber Guardian app when attending campus in-person. Please note, you should refresh the app on Tuesday as new screening questions will be added. You will need to show the result of your screening to access campus facilities.  
 
Later this month, we expect that you will be able to upload your test result via the Humber Guardian app as part of the screening process, and we will share more details on how to do that and information on the app’s privacy protections. 

Thank you for your patience as we journey through the pandemic together.  We look forward to the start of the semester and a successful fall.

August 27, 2021 - COVID-19 Vaccination Status Declaration and Return to Campus Acknowledgement

This message was sent out to students today.

Dear University of Guelph-Humber student,

We are looking forward to welcoming more of you to our campus and facilities this fall. As has been the case throughout the pandemic, our top priority is to ensure the health and safety of our community.

In addition to our recently announced COVID-19 vaccination policy, we have many health and safety measures planned for the Fall 2021 term, including that indoor mask wearing and physical distancing requirements will continue to be in place across UofGH and all of Humber’s campuses and facilities in compliance with provincial regulations mandated by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities.

We are pleased to share with you further details of the COVID-19 vaccination policy and Return to Campus Acknowledgement form.

  1.   Beginning Monday, August 30, all students will receive an email from our partner at Humber College via DocuSign containing the Vaccination Status Declaration and Return to Campus Acknowledgement, along with instructions for completing the form. This is a DocuSign form. Please note that you will need an Internet connection and browser to complete the form. You will not need any special software.

  2.  Students must complete and submit the Return to Campus acknowledgement form by 11:59 p.m. EDT on Monday, September 6, 2021.

This means declaring either:

  • a) that you are fully vaccinated
  • b) that you are not yet fully vaccinated and are intending to become fully vaccinated by Saturday, October 18, 2021
  • c) that you are not intending to become vaccinated, and are requesting an exemption or will be studying completely online for the Fall 2021 and have no plans to access campus facilities

More information on these scenarios is outlined in the chart below. Regardless of your declaration, you will receive a follow up email from our partner at Humber confirming the status you submitted and outlining next steps.

If you indicate your status as b) or c), you will be required to provide proof of a current COVID-19 negative test result in order to access campus, until you are fully vaccinated or have received an individualized accommodation plan or until alternate work arrangements are put in place.

All students are required to complete the form. This includes those who may be planning to fully learn remotely and are not expecting to come to campus during the fall term. If you indicate your status as c) and are studying completely remotely, you are acknowledging that if you are to attend any of the Humber or University of Guelph-Humber (UofGH) campuses or locations that you will be required to follow the college’s vaccination policy. Currently, that means you would be required to present proof of vaccination or results of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours of attending campus.

  1. By October 18, all individuals coming to UofGH or a Humber campus or facility in person must provide proof that they are fully vaccinated or have received an exemption, and that any accommodation(s) granted is being followed.

  2. Details about the process for providing proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be shared with the University of Guelph-Humber and Humber communities by mid-to-late September.

The COVID-19 vaccination policy applies to all students, staff, instructors, contractors and visitors to UofGH or Humber’s campuses or facilities. It supports previously announced requirements for varsity athletes, students living in residence and those involved with programs with specific work-integrated learning experiences that already require staff/students to be fully vaccinated. 

A vaccination policy FAQ has been created to help provide further information and it is updated on an ongoing basis. Students who may have further questions should contact covidreporting@humber.ca.

Thank you for your ongoing cooperation as we continue to work to ensure a safe return to campus.

Sincerely, 

Signature of Dr. George Bragues our Interim Vice Provost

 Overview of Timelines and Vaccine Policy Requirements

1. Fully Vaccinated as of September 7

  • August 30 
    • Receive Return to Campus Acknowledgement form
  • By September 7
    •  Complete and submit Return to Campus Acknowledgement form indicating full vaccination status
  • Prior to October 18
    • Continue to fill out screening tool daily when attending campus in-person. Display result of screening in order to access facilities. 
    • When available upload proof of vaccination to the Guardian App. Details about the upload process will be shared mid-to-late September
  • Post October 18
    • Once proof of vaccine is uploaded, continue to fill out screening tool daily when attending campus in-person

2. Planning to be fully vaccinated by October 18

  • August 30
    • Receive Return to Campus Acknowledgement form
  • By September 7
    • Complete and submit Return to Campus Acknowledgement form indicating intent to be fully vaccinated (in order to do so, individuals must have received their first shot by this date)
  • Prior to October 18
    • Continue to fill out screening tool daily when attending campus in-person. Display result of screening in order to access facilities.
    • Secure a negative test result prior to each time attending campus. The test must be done within 72 hours prior to coming to campus
    • When available upload test results to the Guardian App
    • When available upload proof of vaccination to the Guardian App. Details about the upload process will be shared mid-to-late September 
  • Post October 18
    • Once proof of vaccine is uploaded, continue to fill out screening tool daily when attending campus in-person

3. Not intending to be vaccinated/requesting an exemption or studying fully online

  • August 30
    • Receive Return to Campus Acknowledgement form
  • By September 7
    • Complete and submit Return to Campus Acknowledgement form indicating request for exemption or that you are studying fully online. You will receive a follow-up form to complete and submit.
  • Prior to October 18 
    • If coming to campus:
      • Continue to fill out screening tool daily when attending campus in-person. Display result of screening in order to access facilities
      • Secure a negative test result prior to each time attending campus. The test must be done within 72 hours prior to coming to campus
      • When available upload test results to the Guardian App
      • Receive response to exemption request; follow instructions/ accommodation(s)
    • If studying fully online:
      • Ensure you are aware of the vaccination policy requirements; in the event you need to access campus facilities.
  • Post October 18
    • If coming to campus:
      • Proceed as indicated in exemption response communication; implement accommodation requirement(s)
      • Provide proof of negative test prior to attending campus via the Guardian App; fill out screening tool daily when attending campus in-person
    • If studying fully online:
      • Ensure you are aware of the vaccination policy requirements in the event you need to access campus facilities.

August 16, 2021 - Update to UofGH Vaccination Policy

Dear Students,

We are weeks away from the beginning of a new academic year. We have missed the excitement and energy of being on campus and look forward to welcoming you back this fall. We also understand the concerns many of you have about the uncertainties of returning to more robust on-campus experiences.

The health and safety of the University of Guelph-Humber community continue to guide our decisions as we return to campus. In preparation for the fall, we have been working diligently to ensure campus facilities and practices meet all public health guidelines.

Today, I am writing to you to announce that the University will be requiring vaccinations for all students and instructors who will be in the classroom, on campus this fall. This requirement follows those adopted by the University of Guelph and other universities in the province. Outside of classrooms and learning spaces, students, instructors, and staff will be required to physically distance indoors across North Campus, including in the University of Guelph-Humber building. As noted in previous correspondence, we continue to establish other health and safety requirements, including mandatory masks or face coverings and strong ventilation measures. 

We know that being fully vaccinated significantly reduces the risks of the most serious outcomes of COVID-19. To date, this is also true for the variants-of-concern. Vaccines are now readily accessible in Ontario, and we will be working with Public Health to identify clinics where vaccines are easily available to our students. As a reminder, vaccinations can always be booked through the provincial portal.  

Presently, we are developing implementation strategies to operationalize this vaccination requirement. Students who will be taking classes on campus will be asked to have their first vaccination by September 7, 2021 and their second by October 15, 2021.  Those who are unvaccinated and need access to our campus will be asked to follow additional safety protocols, which may include regular COVID-19 testing.

 Further details on these safety measures will be provided soon. It is important to note that we will accommodate individuals who cannot be vaccinated based on medical or other grounds recognized by the Ontario Human Rights Code.  Details on the process to request accommodation will be provided in the near future.

We apologize that this announcement is coming very close to the start of the semester. Mitigating the threat of new COVID-19 variants will require swift action as we continue to prioritize your health and safety. We will continue to keep you informed as new information becomes available. The latest updates can always be found on the University's dedicated COVID-19 website.

As an institution of higher learning, the University is committed to evidence and research-informed decision-making. The University of Guelph-Humber sees itself as part of the broader community. We understand our role in safeguarding our collective health and wellbeing. 

Finally, I want to thank you for your support during this transitional period. We appreciate your understanding during these unprecedented times.

I wish you each the very best for excellent health and continued success. I look forward to seeing you on campus this fall.

Sincerely,

 

Signature of Dr. David Danto

David Danto

Acting Vice-Provost

July 20, 2021 - Ministry of Colleges and Universities Memo - Fall 2021 Planning Updates

Dear University of Guelph-Humber community, 

The Ministry of Colleges and Universities released a memo on July 16 which states that all in-person instruction and on-campus activities at post-secondary education institutions would be permitted to resume without capacity limits or physical distancing requirements starting in Fall 2021. This direction is contingent on the continued progress of provincewide vaccination rates and continued improvements in public health and health care indicators.

Masks and face coverings will still be required for indoor settings and institutions are required to continue following public health and workplace safety requirements.

The University of Guelph-Humber will continue with its plans to provide a substantial proportion of our courses offered face-to-face on campus starting this September. To provide students with additional learning options, we are also planning to make more online choices available for students in selected courses and sections. 

As we transition back to campus this fall, safety will continue to be our top priority. If public health and government regulations require, we will adapt our plans accordingly.

Vaccination is an effective way to prevent the spread and reduce the impact of COVID-19. For staff or students wanting or needing a vaccine, the Osler-Humber College COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic has designated appointments for University of Guelph-Humber staff and students on July 26 and 28. Appointment information can be found here.

I encourage you to regularly visit the COVID Info and Updates, Return to Campus and FAQs webpages, as they provide the most current information and will continue to be updated over the coming weeks.

This pandemic has challenged us in many ways, and we will move forward as we have over the past - working collaboratively to provide an exceptional learning experience for our students while ensuring a safe working relationship for the entire UofGH community. 

We will continue to keep you apprised of our fall delivery plans as they firm up. In the meanwhile, should you have any questions or concerns, please visit the webpages referenced above.

With thanks, 

Signature of Dr. George Bragues our Interim Vice Provost

                  

May 27, 2021 - An Update on the Fall Semester

 

Dear University of Guelph-Humber Community,

With the Summer 2021 semester here, I know that many of you are eager to understand what Fall 2021 will look like. As such, I wanted to provide you with updates regarding the upcoming semester and fall programming, which may be helpful for your planning.

Fall 2021

Closely following public health guidelines and government regulations, we are currently planning for a substantial proportion of our courses to be offered face-to-face on campus starting this September. If public health and government regulations require, we will adapt our plans accordingly.

To provide students with additional learning options, we are also planning to make more online choices available for students in selected courses and sections. Further details about specific course delivery options will be available prior to the start of course selection.

We will continue to keep you apprised of our fall delivery plans as they firm up.

Fall 2021 Course Schedule

Over the next few weeks the University of Guelph-Humber will release its Fall 2021 Course Schedule, including available course delivery options, such as online classes. All course delivery options will be identified for students prior to the Fall 2021 registration deadline in July.

Your Safety Is Our First Priority

As we head into the Fall semester, all in-person courses will be delivered with a focus on safety and according to public health and government requirements.

Regardless of delivery mode, you will continue to have opportunities to pursue your career and academic goals and engage meaningfully with your peers and professors.

Vaccinations are an important step in bringing us safely out of the COVID-19 pandemic. We strongly encourage everyone who is eligible to get vaccinated. As more details about our return to campus become available, updates will be shared with students via email, on our website, the UofGH News Twitter account and through our other student-focused social media channels.

Work Study and Field and Internship Placements

Our detailed Fall 2021 program and course-level delivery plans, including field placements and internships, are being finalized and details will be provided by your Program as they become available. Please monitor your UofGH email for more information. If you have immediate questions, please contact your field placement coordinator. Work study positions will continue to be posted on ghworks.guelphhumber.ca and careers.humber.ca as they become available. 

Spring Convocation

Convocation is a significant milestone for our graduands, and we look forward to celebrating through a virtual ceremony which will take place on Tuesday, June 29 at 4 p.m. We invite you and your loved ones to join us to celebrate your achievements. Please note that following the Convocation ceremony, Alumni Services will be hosting a Virtual Reception starting at 6 p.m. for all graduates and will include entertainment, door prizes, and fun. Please visit guelphhumber.ca/graduation for more information.

Financial Support

We understand that the COVID-19 pandemic has increased financial stress for many students. We encourage students who might be experiencing financial difficulty to visit our Student Financial Services page.

Student Services and Support


All of our student services are still being offered, and we expect to continue to provide high quality student support through a mix of face-to-face and remote options this fall. We are committed to your academic success and we encourage you to reach out to your academic advisor should you have any questions or concerns. Co-curricular activities across campus will be available with modifications as required. For information on how to stay involved, please email life@guelphhumber.ca.

We recognize the stress that this unusual time can place on you and encourage you to refer to our health and wellness website for resources to help you cope.

Keeping You Informed

We will provide you with clear, ongoing communications and keep you informed of any impacts to your studies or our services. Please visit our COVID-19 website for the latest information.

Our Commitment to You

We continue to be committed to providing rich, career-focused education that prepares graduates for future success and to being transparent and accountable to you, always.

We know that you and your fellow students continue to live, work and study in difficult times, and we are here for you.

We are focused on your success as students and as individuals. While many things are different, what hasn’t changed are the values that shape how we teach and learn together.

Sincerely,

Signature of Dr. George Bragues our Interim Vice Provost
 

May 4, 2021 - Vaccine Clinics Open in Your Area 

The University of Guelph-Humber continues to follow public health guidelines in its plans to deliver programming for the Summer and Fall 2021 semesters.  For those who want to acquire a vaccine, the Ontario Government is now broadening eligibility to include hot spots.

For those that are interested in signing up for a vaccine, this message is to notify you that the Ontario government has announced vaccination clinics will open beginning Monday, May 3 at 8 a.m. to allow residents who are 18 and older living in hot spot communities to book an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine. You can make an appointment using the Provincial Booking System or directly through public health units. The information below will walk you through how to make an appointment using both booking systems. 
 

Provincial Booking System 

  1. Visit https://covid-19.ontario.ca/book-vaccine/ to find out if you’re eligible to book a vaccine. 
  1. Enter your postal code and click ‘View Eligible Groups’. 
  1. Select the group that best identifies you (e.g., 18 to 39 years old in 2021) and your health card type, then click ‘Start’. 
  1. Click ‘Continue’ (you may enter a virtual queue to book your appointment), or you can call 1-833-943-3900. 

Public Health Units 

  1. Visit https://www.todocanada.ca/list-of-ontario-hot-spots-neighbourhoods-and-postal-codes-eligible-for-covid-19-vaccines/ to find your eligibility by region.  
  1. Scroll down to find vaccination information for each region (e.g., Greater Toronto Area) and click ‘Vaccination Details’. 
  1. Browse the public health units available in your region, and use the information provided to book your vaccination appointment. 

We hope you find this information useful. Should you have questions regarding the vaccines or your own health-related circumstances, please contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Visit https://www.guelphhumber.ca/covid-updates  to review frequently asked questions and campus protocols. 

We hope you’re well and wish you and your family safety and good health. 

Sincerely, 
 
Office of the Registrar 
University of Guelph-Humber

 

April 8, 2021 - Summer and Fall 2021 Plans

Dear University of Guelph-Humber Students,

With the provincial government’s stay-at-home-order announcement yesterday, and the end of the Winter 2021 semester just a few weeks away, I felt that it may be helpful to provide you with some important updates regarding our Summer 2021 and Fall 2021 semester plans.

Summer 2021

As noted in my previous message in February, the Summer 2021 semester will look much like the current Winter 2021 semester. Course delivery this summer will continue to reflect a blended approach, with the majority of classes using alternate/remote delivery formats.

Fall 2021

Currently, we are planning for more activity on campus for the Fall 2021 semester. As such, we are planning for as much face-to-face learning as possible. However, recognizing that our ability to provide face-to-face learning will depend on public health guidelines, we are also planning for the possibility of a mix of face-to-face and remote learning.

We will continue to keep you apprised of program delivery plans as they evolve.

Your Safety Is Our First Priority

All in-person courses will continue to be delivered with a focus on safety and according to public health and government requirements, including physical distancing and class size caps, as required.

Regardless of delivery mode this fall, you will continue to have opportunities to pursue your career and academic goals and engage meaningfully with your peers and professors.

As details about vaccination requirements for the campus community become available, any relevant information will be shared with students via email, on our website, on the UofGH News Twitter account and through our other student-focused social media channels.

Work Study and Field and Internship Placements

Our detailed Summer 2021 program and course-level delivery plans, including information about work study and field and internship placements were rolled out by program in early March. We expect to announce our detailed Fall 2021 delivery plans by the week of June 1, so please stay tuned for more information.

Spring Convocation

Convocation is an important milestone for our graduands and we are looking forward to celebrating our UofGH graduates through a virtual ceremony which will take place on Tuesday, June 29 and we invite you and your loved ones to join us to celebrate. More details will be provided to you in the coming weeks along with further celebration plans to commemorate your achievements. Please continue to check guelphhumber.ca/graduation for updates. 

Financial Support

We understand that the COVID-19 pandemic has increased financial stress for many students. We encourage students who might be experiencing financial difficulty to visit our Student Financial Services page.

Student Services and Support

All of our student services are still being offered (most virtually), and we expect to continue to provide high quality student support. We are committed to your academic success and we encourage you to reach out to your academic advisors should you have any questions or concerns.

We recognize the stress that this unusual time can place on you and encourage you to refer to our health and wellness website for resources to help you cope.

Keeping You Informed

We will provide you with clear, ongoing communications and keep you informed of any impacts to your studies or our services. Please visit our COVID-19 website for the latest information.

Our Commitment to You

We continue to be committed to providing rich, career-focused education that prepares graduates for future success and to being transparent and accountable to you, always.

We know that you and your fellow students continue to live, work and study in difficult times, and we are here for you.

We are focused on your success as students and as individuals. While many things are different, what hasn’t changed are the values that shape how we teach and learn together.

Sincerely,

Signature of Dr. George Bragues our Interim Vice Provost                                       

April 8, 2021 - Osler-Humber College COVID-19 Vaccine clinic to open in the University of Guelph-Humber lobby

The University of Guelph-Humber and Humber College have partnered with the William Osler Health System (Osler) to expand access to the COVID-19 vaccine in Osler’s Etobicoke catchment area. Read more here.

April 1, 2021 -  Update Regarding New Provincial Shutdown

Today the Government of Ontario announced that it is invoking a provincial shutdown effective Saturday, April 3 at 12:01 a.m. for a period of at least four weeks.

Teaching and learning at the University of Guelph-Humber remains unchanged and will continue as scheduled with the current protocols in place. 

This shutdown calls for people to go out only for essential purposes such as going to the grocery store or pharmacy, accessing health care services, for exercise or for essential work.

In addition to limiting outings to essential trips, all businesses must ensure that any employee who can work from home, does work from home. 

Staff on campus will be limited to only those necessary for the delivery of in-person learning and campus operations.  

Please see the full announcement here.

February 12, 2021- Update on Convocation 2021 and Respondus Monitor + Lockdown Browser

Update on Convocation 2021

Dear University of Guelph-Humber Students,

Given the current and ongoing situation related to COVID-19, this June the University of Guelph-Humber will honour our newest grads with a special online celebration. The event allows us to mark the accomplishments of our graduates while protecting the health and safety of students, their families and our
community. Graduates will also be invited to attend a future face to face ceremony when it is safe to do so.

Convocation is very important for our entire university community. Celebrating our students’ accomplishments is a source of great joy for all of UofGH. It provides an opportunity for us to look back with pride at your achievements and to look forward with anticipation at all the great things you will do as future University of Guelph-Humber alumni.

Students who have met graduation requirements will be mailed special degree boxes and their degree and diploma parchments.

Although we have decided to postpone the face to face convocation, we are planning ways to celebrate your milestone achievement. Please check guelphhumber.ca/graduation regularly for updates.

Once we can safely gather for convocation ceremonies again, graduates who have not had the chance to participate in an in-person event will be invited to attend.

I thank you for your patience and resilience during this challenging time. Sincerely,

Signature of Dr. George Bragues our Interim Vice Provost

Respondus Monitor + Lockdown Browser Update

Dear UofGH Students,                                                                                                

Last December, the University of Guelph-Humber joined with the Office of the Provost at the University of Guelph to create a committee of students, faculty and staff at both institutions to reassess the tools we use to monitor student activity and participation in remote exams.

Many instructors rely on Respondus Monitor and Lockdown Browser to help identify and deter academic misconduct during online exams. While Respondus may help uphold academic integrity, we know there are concerns about its use, specifically student bias. We want to assure you that we take these concerns seriously. Your instructors will let you know if your exams will use Respondus technology. For many students, Respondus remains a suitable tool to monitor for and deter academic misconduct.

Going forward, instructors who use the Respondus tool will provide students with numerous types of assistance, including:

  • Helping students prepare for use of the software with a practice test before an exam to ensure familiarity with the environment and that they can meet the system requirements
  • Providing a notice in CourseLink, as in this communication, that students whose computers fail to meet the technical requirements may borrow a computer from Humber College
  • Allowing at least 30 minutes before the start of the exam for students to log into the environment and complete the startup sequence
  • Providing students with the CourseLink phone number prior to the assessment (519-824-4120, Ext. 56939 or toll free: 1-866-275-1478) and informing them that they must contact CourseLink within five (5) minutes if they experience technical issues such as loss of their wi-fi connection during the assessment
  • Remaining online and accessible throughout the scheduled exam time

Addressing Concerns

If you have human rights concerns (related to race, gender identification, or approved disability-related accommodation) about using Respondus:

  • At least three (3) business days before your scheduled exam, ask your instructor for an alternative exam/assessment process. Instructors have been advised that they will need to provide another form of remote invigilation for those with human rights concerns

My thanks go to those who raised these concerns and to our assessment committee for helping identify solutions. We are committed to providing fair assessments for our students and upholding academic integrity at UofGH.

Sincerely,

Signature of Dr. George Bragues our Interim Vice Provost

February 4, 2021 - Plans for the Summer 2021 and Fall 2021 semesters

Dear UofGH Students,

With the winter reading break a week away, I want to provide you some important information regarding our Summer 2021 and Fall 2021 semester plans.

Summer 2021

The Summer 2021 semester will look much like the current Winter 2021 semester. Course delivery this summer will continue to reflect a blended approach, with the majority of classes using alternate/remote delivery formats.

Fall 2021

For the Fall 2021 semester we expect a significant degree of in-class course delivery will be available.

Work Study and Internship Placements

We expect to announce our detailed Summer 2021 program and course-level delivery plans, including information about work study and internship placements by the week of March 1. Detailed Fall 2021 delivery plans will be announced by the week of June 1.

Your Safety Is Our First Priority

All in-person courses will be delivered with a focus on safety and according to public health and government requirements, including physical distancing and class size caps, as required. While we are planning  to offer more opportunities for on-campus learning in the Fall, our ability to do so will be contingent on government direction.

Regardless of delivery mode, you will have opportunities to pursue your career and academic goals and engage meaningfully with your peers and professors using different platforms and technology. 

Spring Convocation

Convocation is an important milestone for our graduands and we are reviewing all options. We expect to make an announcement in the coming weeks.

Financial Support

We understand that the COVID-19 pandemic has increased financial stress for many students. We encourage students who might be experiencing financial difficulty to visit our Student Financial Services page.

Student Services and Support

All of our student services are still being offered (most virtually), and we expect to continue to provide high quality student support. We are committed to your academic success and we encourage you to reach out to your academic advisors should you have any questions or concerns.

We recognize the stress this unusual semester can place on you and encourage you to refer to our health and wellness website for resources to help you cope. 

Keeping You Informed

We will provide you with clear, ongoing communications and keep you informed of any impacts to your studies or our services. Please visit our COVID-19 website for the latest information.

As details about vaccination requirements for the campus community become available, any relevant information will be shared with students via email, on our website and on our social media channels.

Our Commitment To You

We continue to be committed to providing rich, career-focused education that prepares graduates for future success and to being transparent and accountable to you, always.

We know that you and your fellow students continue to live, work and study in difficult times, and we are here for you.

We are focused on your success as students and as individuals. While many things are different, what hasn’t changed are the values that shape how we teach and learn together.

Sincerely,

 

January 14, 2021 - An update for students registered in placements and internships for winter 2021

Dear UofGH Students,

As a further follow-up to our message regarding the recent government announcement with its stay-at-home order that came into effect today for 28 days, we want to provide the following information regarding your approved placements and internships for the winter 2021 semester:

Work-From-Home Placements and Internships:

  • The government’s announcement does not impact students with existing work-from-home placements and internships

In-Person Placements and Internships:

  • All in-person placements have been designed to ensure adherence to public health regulations
  • Students that have in-person placements can continue to attend these if permitted by their employer
  • If  your organization cancels its in-person arrangement and does not offer a work from home alternative, please contact your field placement coordinator no later than 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 19, 2021
  • Students with personal concerns about proceeding with their in-person placements should contact their field placement coordinator no later than 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 19, 2021
  • We will make every effort to ensure that students who are affected by the Provincial Government’s stay-at-home order are provided alternate arrangements to complete their placements and internships

For all other academic concerns, students should contact their Academic Advisor.

UofGH is committed to your academic success while ensuring your health and safety.

Sincerely,

January 12, 2021 - Re: Government Stay-at-home Order

As part of its COVID-19 response, the Ontario Government today announced a stay-at-home order that commences on Thursday, January 14 at 12:01 a.m. for 28 days.

Please note that the majority of UofGH courses are continuing in alternate/remote delivery format. All student services will continue to be delivered virtually.

For students registered in on-campus/face-to-face labs:

At this time, and based on Ontario government information about post-secondary education that accompanied its announcement, it does not appear that there is any impact on our on-campus/face-to-face labs.

For the few students who do have on-campus labs, UofGH is carefully following Provincial COVID-19 guidelines. Students registered in these should continue to attend unless instructed otherwise.

For students registered in placements and internships:

We also recognize that this announcement may have an impact on some placements and internships. We are working to determine the impact, if any, and will be providing further details in the near future.

If circumstances change and we need to make any adjustments to any of our delivery formats, we will communicate directly with those students affected.

Sincerely,

January 7, 2021- Welcome to the Winter 2021 Semester

Dear UofGH Students,

We hope that you have had a restful and well-deserved holiday break. Like you, we look forward to the start of the winter 2021 semester next Monday, January 11 and welcoming you back.

As you are aware, the majority of courses are continuing in alternate/remote delivery format. All student services will continue to be delivered virtually.

We ask that unless you have on-campus labs that you do not come to campus. We are continuing to monitor announcements from the Province and local health authorities with respect to any face-to-face course components and will let you know should there be any changes. 

We are committed to your academic success and we encourage you to reach out to your academic advisors should you have any questions or concerns. We also encourage students to take advantage of student supports available to you at UofGH:

If at any time you need immediate personal support or counselling, you can access the Good2Talk Helpline at 1-866-925-5454, or use Therapy Assist Online, which provides online and mobile tools.

Financial Support

We understand that the COVID-19 pandemic has increased financial stress for many students. We encourage students who might be experiencing financial difficulty to visit our Student Financial Services page.

Please know that we are here to help you move forward and achieve your goals!

Sincerely,

Signature of Dr. George Bragues our Interim Vice Provost and of Brenda Whiteside our Interim Director

January 7, 2021 - Do you have a face-to-face lab for Winter 2021? What you need to know before coming to campus

Dear UofGH Student,

We are sending you this correspondence because you have been identified as having a course with a face-to-face lab component that requires that you to be on-campus during the winter 2021 semester. Below you will find many of the things you will need to know and do before coming onto campus. These are steps to help ensure your health and safety.

Attestation Form

E-Sign your Return to Campus Agreement (AKA Attestation Form). This agreement outlines the expectations and regulations for coming to campus. Please sign your agreement upon receipt. You will NOT be permitted on campus until this agreement is e-signed and submitted. If you have not received your Return to Campus Agreement, please contact your Academic Advisor. If you have already received and signed an Attestation Form for the fall 2020 semester, you will not need to do this again for the winter 2021 semester.

Download the Humber Guardian App for IOS and Android Devices and Complete the Self-Assessment

Take the COVID-19 Self-Assessment prior to entering the building (found on the Humber Guardian App under COVID-19 updates). The COVID-19 Self-Assessment must be taken every day that you are attending campus. At the entrance you may be asked by security or one of the Physical Distancing Champions to provide evidence of a positive outcome of the self-assessment (a green QR code will appear on your device). If your assessment is not successful (a red QR code) or if you have not completed the assessment, you will not be allowed into the building. An alternate format of a Daily COVID-19 Self-Assessment can be found here.

Accessing the University of Guelph-Humber Building

Access to the University of Guelph-Humber Building will only be through the front door and the 2nd floor bridge near the GH Café. All other entrances will be locked except to exit the building (including in the case of fire or evacuation).

Wear Your Mask, Obey All Signage

Masks are required while indoors at all times. Please put your mask on prior to entering the University of Guelph-Humber building or any Humber College Facility. This includes in all common areas and classrooms.

Time Your Arrival to Campus as Close to Your Class Start Time as Possible

Arrive to your classroom or lab five to ten minutes before your class is scheduled to start. Adhere to physical distancing seating. When your class concludes, please leave campus and the University of Guelph-Humber building as soon as possible.

Parking/Public Transit

Parking is free to all students for the winter semester and includes Lots 1 and 3, the parking areas closest to the University of Guelph-Humber building. Public transit will continue onto campus. Students are advised to check their respective transit service for routes, schedules, as well as specific COVID-19 policies.

Keep Informed

Check our website for regular updates and information – guelphhumber.ca/covid-updates. Have questions? Feel free to ask our student leaders, your instructor, staff on hand or security. We are here to help!

Remember… Please stay home if you are sick.  

2020 Updates

December 21, 2020 - New Provincial COVID-19 Restrictions

Today the Premier announced that Ontario will be going into a more restricted shutdown as of Saturday, December 26.

These new measures have no impact on UofGH’s teaching and learning activities. Our winter term will start as planned on Monday, January 11.

The majority of UofGH courses are continuing in alternate/remote delivery format. All student services will continue to be delivered virtually. If circumstances change and we need to make any adjustments to our delivery formats, we will communicate directly with those affected.

For those students who may have on-campus labs, UofGH has taken the appropriate steps to ensure provincial requirements and this announcement has no impact on those offerings.

Stay safe, and happy holidays!

November 20, 2020 - UofGH Labs to Continue as Scheduled

Dear UofGH students,

You are likely aware of the Ontario Government’s announcement made earlier today regarding COVID-19 related lockdown measures in Toronto and Peel Region.

This is to confirm that your labs are not impacted and are continuing as scheduled next week.

Additional details of today’s announcement follow:

Today, the Government of Ontario announced the implementation of targeted temporary measures to move Toronto (along with Peel Region) into lockdown restrictions beginning Monday, November 23 at 12:01 a.m. for a period of at least 28 days. Please see the full announcement here.

UofGH’s current academic offering, both alternative delivery and in-person education, remains the same. There are no changes to on-campus labs or instruction.

 Here are some specific updates to Humber’s on-campus services:

  • The locations and hours of Food Services on campus remain unchanged. Seating areas in the food courts on campus and residence cafeterias remain closed.
  • There will be no changes to the operation of Humber’s Child Development Centre, with a limited capacity for 45 children.
  • The fitness centre will be closed except for on-campus labs.
  • Residences will remain open.

We recognize that the lockdown measures in Toronto and Peel Region may impact placements for some students. We will contact any affected students as more information becomes available.

Only students with on-campus labs should be onsite. It is critical that we limit the number of people on campus to support public health measures.

In keeping with the recommendations of public health and government authorities, there may be additional changes to available on-campus services and supports. Any new information will be shared with the UofGH community as decisions are made.

For the latest campus and COVID-19 information, please visit www.guelphhumber.ca/fall-covid-info.

November 20, 2020 - Remote Invigilation/Respondus Update

The University of Guelph-Humber cares deeply about our students’ educational experiences and well-being.  We recognize that the current teaching and learning environments have presented our community with unprecedented challenges that affect how we work and learn.

As we adapt to the changes that this academic year is bringing, UofGH continues to carefully plan for future semesters and how we will continue to deliver high-quality learning experiences. We are committed to ensuring that students have fair and equitable opportunities to demonstrate the achievement of learning outcomes in the context of COVID-19.

The assessment of a student's achievement of the course learning outcomes is an essential component of earning a university degree. Instructors use a variety of assessment approaches based on the discipline and design of the curriculum. For some types of assessments, remote invigilation may be used with the aim of ensuring that all students are assessed fairly and equitably and that there is integrity in the assessment process. Respondus Lockdown Browser and Monitor (Respondus) is one of the technologies that was made available to UofGH instructors to facilitate remote invigilation.

While Respondus may help to uphold academic integrity, we acknowledge the evolving concerns about its use, specifically student privacy and well-being, and biases. We want to assure you that we take these concerns seriously. Therefore, through consultation, we are reassessing all remote invigilation tools to determine what to make available for use through the University. Exams and assessments need to be designed to uphold our commitment to academic excellence, but this must be balanced with fairness and equity.

Further information on this issue will be provided after the consultation process has been completed.

For the remainder of the fall 2020 semester, Respondus remains a remote invigilation tool available for instructor use for their exams and assessments. 

FAQs about technical requirements and how to prepare for Respondus invigilated exams and assessments are available on the On-line Exams Information website.

We appreciate your feedback and patience as Guelph-Humber works to deliver an education that provides all students with a strong foundation for future success.

October 27, 2020 - University of Guelph-Humber to offer both online and limited in-person courses during Winter 2021 semester

Dear students,

It’s hard to believe, but with Thanksgiving and reading week now behind us, we are looking ahead to final exams and the holiday season! With this in mind we want to take a moment to thank you for your resilience and patience amid the ongoing challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic has thrown our way.

As promised in our correspondence to you on September 25, we want to provide you with an update regarding the Winter 2021 semester. All courses have all now been posted and registration will commence next Monday, November 2, 2020.

Following months of planning and to ensure the health and safety of our community, the Winter 2021 semester will look very much like the Fall 2020 semester. Course delivery this winter will continue to reflect a blended approach, with the majority of classes using alternate/remote delivery formats. 

Academic Delivery

Winter 2021 semester academic plans have been designed to meet students’ needs and follow UofGH’s tradition of excellence in teaching and learning, and expertise in delivering online courses. Please note:

  • Online learning will include virtual experiential activities and opportunities for students to engage meaningfully with their instructors and each other using various technologies.
  • On-campus learning will only occur for the labs of courses where it is safe and necessary to do so. Courses with in-person labs are clearly marked on the course listings.
  • The time that students will be required to be on campus will be limited to those specific labs.
  • Regardless of delivery mode, all classes will include regular interaction with your peers and instructors.
  • Your instructors will be accessible and have regular ‘virtual’ office hours. They will also make online lectures and coursework available outside of classes.

Student Services and Support

Student services will remain primarily online for the Winter 2021 semester. We are committed to your academic success and we encourage you to reach out to your academic advisors should you have any questions or concerns.

Additionally, we encourage students to take advantage of student supports available to you at UofGH:

If at any time you need immediate personal support or counselling, you can access the Good2Talk Helpline at 1-866-925-5454, or use Therapy Assist Online, which provides online and mobile tools.

Financial Support

We understand that the COVID-19 pandemic has increased financial stress for many students. We encourage students who might be experiencing financial difficulty to visit our Student Financial Services page.  We would like to remind students that UofGH has launched a relief fund for those that have been impacted by COVID-19. Further information is available here.

Your Safety and Well-Being

The safety of our community members remains our top priority. We understand that direction and advice from government or public health authorities may change quickly and we may need to respond just as rapidly. This may mean needing to slow down or reduce on-campus activity or shift our approach, and we are prepared to do that.

We will provide you with clear, ongoing communications and keep you informed of any impacts to your studies or our services. Please visit our COVID-19 website for the latest information about UofGH initiatives and what to expect when coming to campus for those with face-to-face classes and/or labs.

Important Dates

We want to remind you that the Fall 2020 semester ends on Tuesday, December 22, 2020. The Winter 2021 Semester begins on Monday, January 11, 2021 and ends on Wednesday, April 28, 2021. Please visit here for additional key dates.

As the global pandemic continues, we remain committed to providing you a rich, career-focused education, academic and student services and supports, and innovative opportunities for connection and collaboration with faculty and peers across UofGH.

Please know that we are here to help you move forward and achieve your goals!

Sincerely,

Signature of Dr. George Bragues our Interim Vice Provost and of Brenda Whiteside our Interim Director

October 22, 2020 - COVID-19 Reporting at University of Guelph Humber

Dear University of Guelph-Humber Community Members,

It is hard to believe that we are entering week seven of classes. We hope that things are going well for you and that you are settling into this different environment. 

During this time, the health and safety of UofGH staff and students is our top priority. With that in mind, we have been working with Humber College to ensure that we are proving timely and helpful information. The College has created a webpage to provide clear, step-by-step instructions for everyone on campus and at home who may have questions about when and how to report COVID-19.   

We encourage you to bookmark COVID-19 Reporting at Humber: When and How to Report and visit it whenever you have COVID-19 reporting questions and want to know what to do next.   

Please be reminded that if you are feeling unwell or exhibiting any COVID-19 related symptoms, DO NOT come to campus. 

Please continue to visit our COVID-19 page for the latest information and updates.

We know that self-care and resiliency can be a challenge at the best of times. You may find some useful tips and resources in University of Guelph’s self-care guide: Finding Your Shine amid Covid-19.

Stay safe and be well!

Sincerely,

Signature of Dr. George Bragues our Interim Vice Provost and of Brenda Whiteside our Interim Director

October 9, 2020 - Thanksgiving and Reading Week Safety

Dear UofGH Students,

As the fall study break commences next week, we wanted to take this opportunity to provide students some helpful tips on how to celebrate Thanksgiving and Reading Week safely.

Important Dates

Thanksgiving Weekend – Saturday, October 10 to Monday, October 12, inclusive
UofGH Reading Week – Tuesday, October 13 to Sunday, October 18, inclusive

Please note: While there are no in-person or remote classes being held, Student Services will continue to be available virtually.

How to celebrate Thanksgiving and Reading Week safely

If you're heading home for the Thanksgiving and fall reading week, give some thought to how you'll keep yourself and the people you care about safe.

The 10-person social circle you're now part of may not include the people you're planning to spend time with over the break. Remember, whenever you add someone to your social circle, your circle expands to include everyone in that person's circle, too. It doesn't take much to quickly pass the 10-person limit.

On Twitter, @thoughtsofaphd has a great visual example of how social circles can get out of control if you don't form them properly.

In a recent statement, the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada said, "Every person we encounter brings a whole network of contacts history with them, so any and all efforts to reduce the number, duration and closeness of encounters makes a big difference."

If you're living away from home and have a social circle with your housemates or friends, when you get back you'll need to safely re-establish that circle. That means following proper physical distancing rules and wearing a face covering when you're around others until you're sure everyone is healthy. 

If you are traveling outside of the province or country during Reading Week

Please ensure you are aware of medical/travel insurance requirements along with local travel health and safety measures, including the need to quarantine, where applicable. The Government of Canada continues to advise all Canadians to avoid non-essential travel outside of the country. Anyone returning to Canada is required to self-isolate for 14 days. More information is available here.

The health and safety of the UofGH community is our top priority. As a reminder, for anyone who will be on campus during or after Reading Week, please ensure you continue to follow the safety measures in place before coming onto campus and fill out the COVID-19 checklist on the Guardian App.

It is important to remember that if you feel sick, please stay home. If you think you might have COVID-19, or if you have been in contact with someone who has COVID-19, contact COVID reporting at covidreporting@humber.ca or 416-675-5007. The email and phone line are confidential, and any personal information shared will be kept confidential. Alternatively, contact Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000.

A final word

We get it! This isn't easy! But by following the rules, we can help keep everyone safe. We promise it's worth it.

This Thanksgiving and Reading Week is different than any other we've had, but with some creativity, it can be a great break!

September 30, 2020 - Announcement on Winter 2021 Student Exchanges 

The decision has been made to extend the cancelation of inbound and outbound exchange programs through the winter 2021 semester. This decision reflects the high priority we place on the health and safety of students as well as Canadian travel regulations that continue to be in force limiting the mobility of international students.  

This includes restricting incoming exchange students from taking courses delivered remotely (whether by distance education or alternate delivery) at the University of Guelph-Humber.  

We will be notifying students about the cancellation of their exchange study for winter 2021. 

Please note that acceptance of student deferrals to Spring or Fall 2021 may not be guaranteed if:

1) there is a large increase in the overall number of incoming exchange nominations; 

or 

2) there are ongoing travel restrictions. 

That being said, we will do our best to accept all prospective exchange students.

Please do not hesitate to reach out to us should you have any questions or concerns via sonika.arora@guelphhumber.ca

September 25, 2020 - A Message to Students Regarding the Winter 2021 Semester

Dear University of Guelph-Humber students,

The challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic continue to be dynamic and ever changing. As we adapt, learn and work through the start of a new academic year, UofGH continues to carefully plan for future semesters at the University.

The winter semester will look much like the Fall 2020 semester. Course delivery this winter will continue to reflect a blended approach, with the majority of classes using alternate/remote delivery formats. 

As we are following physical distancing and other health and safety measures, and limiting the number of people onsite, on-campus learning will be restricted only to those courses where it is safe and necessary to do so.

We expect to announce more detailed Winter 2021 course delivery plans in October.

Excellence in teaching and student experiences and student success are priorities for the UofGH. Regardless of the delivery mode, you will continue to have opportunities to pursue your career and academic goals and engage meaningfully with your peers and instructors using different platforms and technology.

While we are focused on your future, we want to ensure you have the supports you need now to be successful. As you continue your studies this term, we encourage you to access our student services and supports virtually and to share your feedback with your instructors and UofGH staff.

Please follow us on social media and check our COVID-19 page for regular updates.

We are committed to providing rich, career-focused education that prepares graduates for future success and to being transparent and accountable to you during these challenging times.

Sincerely,

 

September 23, 2020 - COVID-19 Positive Cases on Campus Webpage

A webpage has been created to report COVID-19 cases on Humber College Campuses. Numbers represent Humber and University of Guelph-Humber students, employees and others who were present on our campuses, either inside or outside, including residences, within 14 days of their diagnosis. For more information, visit: humber.ca/campus-return/covid-19-positive-cases-campus.

September 3, 2020 - International Students Travelling to Canada

Please see important information about travelling to Canada here

August 27, 2020 - A guide for students who are coming to campus fall 2020 to attend class

Please read the following carefully.

We want to take this opportunity to welcome new and returning University of Guelph-Humber students to our campus for the fall 2020 semester! As you will discover, things are a bit different than in previous years due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

We have been busy preparing for the fall semester over the summer months putting into place measures and protocols to ensure the safety of our students, instructors, and staff. One of the decisions was to limit student participation on campus this fall and offer face-to-face classes only where necessary.

You are one of the approximately 500 students that are coming to campus for a portion of your coursework.

Below you will find many of the things you will need to know and do before coming onto campus. These are steps to help ensure your health and safety

Before coming onto campus

Step 1 – E-Sign your Return to Campus Agreement (AKA Attestation Form)

  • Watch your inbox for an email from the Registrar’s Office with the Return to Campus Agreement.

  • This agreement outlines the expectations and regulations for coming to campusl

  • Please sign your agreement upon receipt. You will NOT be permitted on campus until this agreement is e-signed and submitted.

  • If you have not received your Return to Campus Agreement, please contact your Academic Advisor

Step 2 – Download the Humber Guardian App for IOS and Android Devices

  • This free app can be downloaded to your IOS and Android device from the Apple Store and Google Play Store.

  • The App provides important information such as which access points will be open what services are available on campus as well as a COVID-19 Self-Assessment Form.

  • An alternate format of a Daily COVID-19 Self-Assessment can be found here.

Step 3 – Download the Government of Canada’s COVID-19 Alert App

Coming onto Campus

Step 1 – Parking/Public Transit

  • Parking is free to all students for the fall semester!

  • Free parking includes Lots 1 and 3, the parking areas closest to the University of Guelph-Humber building.

  • Public transit will continue onto campus. Students are advised to check their respective transit service for routes, schedules, as well as specific COVID-19 policies.

Step 2 -  Complete the Self-Assessment

  • Take the COVID-19 Self-Assessment prior to entering the building (found on the Humber Guardian App under COVID-19 updates).

  • The COVID-19 Self-Assessment must be taken every day that you are attending campus.

  • At the entrance you may be asked by security or one of the Physical Distancing Champions to provide evidence of a positive outcome of the self-assessment (a green QR code will appear on your device).  If your assessment is not successful (a red QR code) or if you have not completed the assessment, you will not be allowed into the building.

Step 3 – Accessing the University of Guelph-Humber Building

  • Access to the University of Guelph-Humber Building will only be through the front door and the 2nd floor bridge near the GH Café.

  • All other entrances will be locked except to exit the building (including in the case of fire or evacuation).

  • Student leaders, Physical Distancing Champions, members of staff, and security will be on hand during the first two weeks of classes to welcome and help direct students to where they need to go and provide information on physical distancing protocols.

Step 4 – Wear Your Mask

  • Masks are required while indoors at all times! Please put your mask on prior to entering the University of Guelph-Humber Building or any Humber College Facility. This includes in all common areas and classrooms.

  • On your first day you will be provided with two reusable masks for your use during the semester.

  • Disposable masks will be made available by the main floor security desk for those who have either forgotten their mask or need to replace a damaged one.

Step 5 – Time your arrival to campus as close to your class start time as possible

  • If you arrive early to campus you can grab a seat in the area behind the GH Café. Please adhere to physical distancing while in this area.

  • Bring your own water and snacks and make sure that you use the trash and recycling bins to dispose of your garbage and recyclables.

  • Microwaves are no longer available.

  • Water fountains are available for filling reusable water bottles only.

  • Please note that the GH Café and Learning Commons will be closed.

Step 6 – Classrooms and Lab Areas

  • Arrive to your classroom or lab five to ten minutes before your class is scheduled to start.

  • Adhere to physical distancing seating.

  • Use the wipes provided in the classroom to wipe down your seat before the start of classes and throw the wipes in the garbage pail.

  • When your class concludes, please leave campus and the University of Guelph-Humber Building as soon as possible.

Step 7 – Obey all signage

  • It may take a little getting used to at first, but you will see a variety of signs throughout the building.  Please abide by all the requirements.

Step 8 – Be Patient!

  • As much as we have planned for the new realities of COVID-19, this is new to us as well!  If you have concerns with any of the requirements, please let your instructor know so we can take the appropriate action.

Step 9 – Keep Informed

  • Check our website for regular updates and information – guelphhumber.ca/fall-covid-info

  • Follow us on our official Facebook, Twitter and Instagram feeds.

  • Have questions? Feel free to ask our student leaders, your instructor, staff on hand or security. We are here to help!

August 25, 2020 - Doctor's notes

The University will not normally require verification of illness (doctor's notes) for fall 2020 or winter 2021 semester courses.  However, requests for Academic Consideration may still require medical documentation as appropriate.

August 5, 2020 - What students need to know and do before coming to campus

With the beginning of the fall semester only weeks away, we want to provide University of Guelph-Humber students - particularly those with face-to-face courses - information and guidelines before coming to campus. Approximately 500 University of Guelph-Humber students will be on campus for the Fall 2020 semester.

Please note the wearing of masks is mandatory while in campus buildings and facilities.

Return to Campus Agreement:

Watch your inbox for an email from Guelph-Humber with the Return to Campus Agreement. Please follow the instructions to complete and submit the agreement. Please note this agreement is mandatory for all students, including those who are not taking any courses on campus.

Download the App:

Download the Humber Guardian App (Apple StoreGoogle Play Store) and complete the COVID-19 Self-Assessment Form daily.

Keep Informed:

Visit UoGH’s COVID-19 webpage for updates and frequently asked questions.

Watch these videos for some health and wellness best practices.

Review information sent by your program and the Registrar’s Office.

Health and Safety Measures:

Enhanced safety measures and guidelines have been put in place to protect all students, instructors and staff. This includes appropriate physical distancing, screening protocols, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

The health and well-being of our community remains our top priority as we gradually reopen our campus. An alternate format of a Daily COVID-19 Self-Assessment can be found here.

We ask that if a member of the Guelph-Humber community has or thinks they may have COVID-19, that they report it confidentially to the following designated staff:

Students should contact Jacqueline Anderson, Associate Director, Health and Counseling, at jacqueline.anderson@humber.ca (Staff should contact Hiren Patel, Senior Abilities and Accommodations Specialist, at hiren.patel@humber.ca)

New Measures Include:

  • Screening protocol in place for each time learners and employees access campus facilities
  • Reduced class sizes based on the size of physical training spaces to support physical distancing
  • Provision of masks by UofGH to students, instructors, and staff
  • Enhanced cleaning and sanitization of equipment, tools and spaces
  • Where physical distancing is not possible, the introduction of additional health and safety protocols
  • Signage throughout our campus and facilities, informing our community about physical distancing and areas that are open and closed, and more.

June 17, 2020 - International Tuition Increases

We would like to address some concerns that we have received about international tuition rates.

The University of Guelph-Humber (UofGH) is a global institution with a long tradition of welcoming international students. International students are an important part of our UofGH community, adding diversity and new perspectives and enhancing the learning experience for all. 

We are committed to supporting international students as they begin or continue their studies here. UofGH’s international tuition rates remain among the most affordable in Ontario and below the average among our sector peers.

Tuition costs reflect our commitment to continue to deliver excellent academic programs and student services. Our percentage increases for international student tuition are similar to the percentage increases for international student tuition adopted this year by our peer institutions.

We understand, however, that the recently announced tuition increases may represent a hardship for some continuing and returning international students, particularly amid challenges posed by the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic.

Please be assured that we remain committed to international students during these turbulent times and we have taken recent measures to assist international students.

During our winter and spring 2020 semesters, we enhanced our existing emergency bursaries for international students, created a new COVID-19 bursary in conjunction with IGNITE, the student government. We also provided residence spaces and other supports to international students who were unable to leave the country.

Our commitment to providing increased support for international students will continue during the 2020-21 academic year, including two new initiatives:

1) The Vice-Provost Incentive Offer, a one-time supplement of $750.00 CAD offered to all full-time international students registered for the Fall 2020 semester.

2) The University of Guelph-Humber Relief Fund, an initiative to provide bursaries for all domestic and international students who have been financially effected by COVID-19.

We will also continue to provide Student Accessibility Services, Counselling Services and services in other student wellness areas to international students. 

Again, the University of Guelph-Humber is committed to providing financial support, ensuring academic excellence and offering support services to all students, including members of our international community.

Sincerely,

Stuart McCook, 
Assistant Vice-President, International 
University of Guelph
avpi@uoguelph.ca

International Tuition Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Why did the University of Guelph-Humber increase its international tuition rates?

A. Tuition costs reflect our commitment to continue to deliver excellent academic programs and student services; costs of providing service increase every year. It is important to note that UofGH offers a high-quality education at tuition rates that are significantly lower than those of our peer institutions in Ontario. Even with the increase our international tuition rates are 70 to 75 percent of those of our peer institutions.

2. Why would you implement an international tuition increase during a global pandemic?

A. Changes to international tuition rates are set based on a principled approach and are part of an annual budget process. The proposed changes for 2020/2021 were in place before the COVID-19 pandemic. We understand, however, that the recently announced tuition increases may represent a hardship for some continuing and returning international students, particularly amid challenges posed by the unprecedented global challenges, and have taken recent measures to assist international students.

3. What measures have you taken to help offset the international tuition increase?

A. During our winter and spring 2020 semesters we enhanced our existing emergency bursaries for international students and created a new GH Relief Fund, and allowed for deferred tuition payment plans. We also provided residence spaces and other supports to international students who were unable to leave the country.

Our commitment to providing support for our international students will continue during the 2020-21 academic year, including two new initiatives:

1) The Vice-Provost Incentive Offer, a one-time supplement of $750 offered to all full-time international students registered for the fall 2020 semester.

2) The University of Guelph-Humber Relief Fund, an initiative to provide bursaries for all domestic and international students who have been financially effected by COVID-19

More information about the various financial supports available to international students is available online at: guelphhumber.ca/sfs

4. Why do international students not pay the same tuition as domestic students?

A. Unlike domestic students, the cost of providing international students with a high-quality education is not supplemented by government funding and grants.

5. What will the international tuition increases cover?

A. Tuition costs reflect our commitment to continue to deliver excellent academic programs and student services.

6. How much is international tuition going up?

A. The tuition increases for international students are between 10 and 15 per cent depending on the program. Our percentage increases for international student tuition are similar to the percentage increases for international student tuition adopted this year by our peer institutions. 

7. How does UofGH’s international tuition compare to other Ontario universities?

A. UofGH offers a high-quality education at tuition rates that are significantly lower than those of our peer institutions in Ontario. Even with the increase our international tuition rates are 70 to 75 percent of those of our peer institutions.

8. Why didn’t the University increase tuition for domestic students?

A. Domestic tuition is currently frozen as per the current Tuition Fee Policy from the Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU).

9. Why is having international students important for a university?

A. UofGH is a global institution. International students add to the diversity of campus and the diversity of the learning experience for all students. Thus, recruiting international students and talent is a strategic focus.

10: Will I receive a refund if I begin classes online in September but do not receive my study permit?

A: There are two options for students in this situation. 1) A full refund is granted but your academic record at the university is deleted. 2) No refund but you can retain your academic record at Guelph-Humber for possible use in the future either at UofGH or as transfer credit to another institution.

https://admission.uoguelph.ca/covid-19-information-international-applicants

June 3, 2020 -  Semester Elsewhere Update, Fall 2020

The decision has been made to cancel our upcoming Fall 2020 inbound and outbound exchange programs. We recognize that this will be very disappointing, but the decision has not been made lightly and reflects the high priority we place on the health and safety of students.

If you have been approved to enroll as an exchange student for the Fall 2020 semester abroad, we recommend that you contact your host institution to inform them that you will not be attending. It is recommended, too, that you connect with your Academic Advisor to review your academic plans. 

Should you be interested in deferring your exchange studies to the Winter 2021 semester, you will need to meet with your Academic Advisor to update your letter of permission. 

Please note that we currently will not be able to coordinate distance education as part of the exchange process.

We recognize that many of you have been anticipating this unique semester abroad opportunity for many months. While we are all disappointed, we remain optimistic that the Semester Elsewhere program will resume in the near future. 

Please feel free to send an email to assistvp@guelphhumber.ca if you have any questions or concerns.  

May 21, 2020 - Summer 2020 Final Exam Information

The student and public FAQs section has been updated with an academic frequently asked questions subsection regarding Summer 2020 Final Exam. Visit the page here to learn more

May 13, 2020 - Winter 2020 Student Grades and Course Drop Dates

In order to support all students and allow for informed decisions, a revised grading structure and extended drop date have been implemented for the Winter 2020 semester. 

Final Grades that have been received in the Office of Registrarial Services will show on WebAdvisor beginning April 30, 2020.  Grades will continue to be updated on WebAdvisor as they are received until May 6, 2020. At that time, students may choose one of the following options:

  • Keep final numeric grade awarded 
  • Assign a pass, provided the student has achieved a passing grade (The “Pass” designation does not affect your semester average or your cumulative GPA; you will receive credit for the course).  
  • Drop the course

Students will have until Wednesday, May 20, 2020 to decide whether to retain the numerical grade, opt for a “Pass” designation or drop the course. For students who are opting to assign a "Pass" (or "Fail") designation or to drop a course, the form for doing so is now available on Web Advisor. To access the form, log in to WebAdvisor and go to the Students page. Under "Academic Profile" on the right-hand side, click on "W20 Final Grading Options." Students must drop their course using WebAdvisor. It is important that students look into future program requirements before making decisions regarding dropping a course versus taking a “Pass” designation or retaining the numerical grade.

April 28, 2020 - Student Financial Services FAQS

Information on Canada Emergency Student Benefit (CESB), student accounts, OSAP, government aid and/or scholarships, bursaries, and other awards can be found here on the Student Financial Services page. 

April 21, 2020 - Update

 Dear University of Guelph-Humber Students, Instructors, and Staff,

We are continuing to closely monitor the rapidly evolving COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on students, instructors, and staff. We are working diligently to provide regular updates as new information becomes available.

Your health, well-being, and safety remain our top priority.

Although our building and the physical campus are currently closed, we remain very much open remotely. As such, we are committed to finding new ways to provide as many services and supports to you as possible in alternate and innovative ways.

This is uncharted territory for all of us. The University of Guelph-Humber community has come together and has demonstrated ingenuity, patience, and resilience at a time when it has been needed the most. I thank you all for that. 

The University's faculty and staff directory can be found at guelphhumber.ca/directory. A list of specific departments and resources follow:

Please stay healthy and safe!

Dr. John Walsh
Vice-Provost
University of Guelph Humber

April 8, 2020 - Winter 2020 Course Drop Deadlines

Students who have decided to drop a course before the final exam period can do so until April 12, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. using the regular drop function on WebAdvisor (the "Register and Drop Sections" screen). For instructions on using this drop function, watch the WebAdvisor video tutorial.

Students will not be able to drop a course during the exam period; however, they will have the option of dropping a course after exams and once their grades are available.

A new form will be available on WebAdvisor by the end of April that will allow students to choose from the three options outlined in the revised grading structure for Winter 2020 : keep the final numeric grade that was awarded, assign a "Pass" designation or drop the course. Students will have until May 20, 2020 to drop a course using this form or to select one of the other grading options.

All the best as you complete your semester! 

Academic Advisors

https://www.guelphhumber.ca/advising/advisors ​​​​

April 7, 2020 - A message to the UofGH community from Vice-Provost, John Walsh

Dear University of Guelph-Humber Students, Instructors, and Staff,

I want to take this opportunity to check in with you during what has been an unprecedented time due to the global COVID-19 pandemic.

I understand how this has been a highly stressful period for many of you and I want to assure you that we are working diligently to mitigate the impacts of this rapidly evolving and unpredictable situation.

Your health and well-being remain of paramount concern and my number one priority.

Like other post-secondary institutions, the University of Guelph-Humber has shifted all face-to-face classes to alternate delivery in order to encourage physical distancing.

This has meant doing things differently in how we finish up the winter semester and begin the summer semester.

It has meant cancelling signature events that have traditionally brought us together as a community such as Last Lecture and Emerge gatherings. It has necessitated cancelling Study Abroad programming and all conference travel. Finally, it has resulted in postponing our convocation ceremonies until the fall.

Believe me, this is not how I had envisioned your experiences as students, instructors, and staff would be when the term began. I am committed to making sure we get through these challenges together in the spirit of the resilient and interdependent community that we have increasingly become.

To our current and graduating students, I want you to know that you are not alone and have the full support of your instructors and academic programs. We are committed to your academic success. I encourage you to reach out to your academic advisors by email should you have any questions or concerns - guelphhumber.ca/advising/advisors

To our faculty and instructors, I want to thank you for your continued support of our students and dedication in delivering your courses. Your work is so incredibly important to everything we do. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to your Program Head should you require any additional assistance.

To our staff, I want to acknowledge your amazing efforts these past weeks and willingness to work from home to ensure our university continues to run as smoothly as possible. Many of you are doing this while at the same time balancing the demands of being caregivers and parents of young children. Keep in contact with your manager if you need any support, work-related or otherwise.

Staying at home and practising ‘physical’ distancing doesn’t mean closing yourself off to the rest of the world. Pick up the phone, use FaceTime, text, and the like to connect with your fellow classmates, instructors, and co-workers.

There is counselling for those that need it.

For students, counselling resources can be found under the Student Services update on this page.

For instructors and staff, please contact the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) where you are employed:

Humber College

https://hrs.humber.ca/support/support-resources/benefitsresources/benefits/perks/employee-assistance-program.html

University of Guelph

https://www.uoguelph.ca/wellnessatwork/content/feature/employee-and-family-assistance-program-efap

I wish I could say with certainty that the worst is over and that we will return to normal soon, but I know that I can’t. What I can say however, is that we are here to help and I know that together we will get through this. 

Thank you again for your cooperation and patience. Please stay healthy and safe!

John Walsh
Vice-Provost
University of Guelph-Humber

April 3, 2020 - Spring Convocation Update and FAQs

Dear University of Guelph-Humber Students,  

Given the current situation regarding COVID-19, the University of Guelph-Humber has decided to postpone our June convocation ceremonies and will hold these during the fall instead. Graduates will be mailed their credentials and all will be invited to attend fall ceremonies. 

Convocation is very important for our entire university community. Celebrating our students’ accomplishments is a source of great joy for everyone on campus. It provides an opportunity for us to look back with pride at your achievements and to look forward with anticipation at all the amazing things you will do as future University of Guelph-Humber alumni.

Our decision wasn’t an easy one to make. The safety of our community, through physical distancing, remains our top priority. Many other universities have made similar decisions. 

Although we have decided to postpone convocation until the fall, we are looking at ways to celebrate your milestone achievement in the interim. Students who have met graduation requirements will still graduate in June and will receive degree and diploma parchments in the mail. 

Things are changing every day, sometimes even by the hour. In the last few weeks, we have had to make decisions and adapt — and we have had to do it faster than we ever imagined. We will continue to work through this together.

I thank you for your cooperation, patience, and resilience during this challenging time. 

Sincerely, 
John Walsh, Vice-Provost 
University of Guelph-Humber

Convocation FAQs

Q: Do I still graduate even though there is no convocation ceremony in June? 

Students who have applied to graduate and successfully met their degree requirements will be approved to graduate from their program. Students who have been approved to graduate will receive a confirmation email from the Office of Registrar. 

Q: Will I be able to attend a future ceremony? 

All graduates are eligible to attend the fall ceremony. Once final dates have been set, an email will be sent to your email address with details on how to register to attend the ceremony. 

Q: Will I still get my degree and diploma parchments even though there is no convocation ceremony in June? 

All students approved to graduate will receive their parchments at the mailing address on file and can expect their parchments to be sent in June 2020. 

Q: Why did I not receive my degree and diploma parchments? 

Graduates who have outstanding fees will not receive their parchments until their account is paid in full. Once you have cleared your outstanding account balance, your parchments will be released to you. 

Q: I have a question about graduation and convocation that has not been answered in the FAQs, who can I contact? 

Please email graduate@guelphhumber.ca

  

April 3, 2020 -  Update on Summer 2020 Placement Courses

On Monday, March 23, Premier Doug Ford announced the mandatory closure of all non-essential businesses. In addition to the recent measures taken by the University of Guelph-Humber, the Province’s decision will affect University operations and raise important questions about the continuity of placement and other work-integrated learning opportunities.

As a result, the University will only be continuing placement courses for summer 2020 where the Program Head has determined it will be feasible for students to secure placements involving work-at-home solutions. Where this is not feasible, placement courses are being canceled.

The following placement courses originally scheduled for summer 2020 are canceled: FCSS 3120, FCSS 3130, FCSS 4120, FCSS 4130, JUST 2050, JUST 3050.

 Program Heads and Career and Placement Services will be providing more details to students surrounding these changes. As maintaining academic continuity is important, students concerned about their academic progression are asked to contact their Academic Advisors

April 3, 2020 -  Update on Summer 2020 Course Delivery

The University of Guelph-Humber continues to closely monitor the development of the COVID-19 pandemic. We know that members of the U of GH  community are concerned, and we want to assure everyone that we take this situation very seriously and are doing everything we can to ensure the health and safety of our campus community. It is obvious that physical distancing is key to reducing the spread of this disease.

We are announcing major decisions that will affect students, faculty, instructors, and staff at the University of Guelph-Humber. We believe this is best for our University community.

The University of Guelph-Humber face-to-face courses for Summer 2020 will be offered in an alternate format delivery.  There will be a few exceptions and students will be notified of any class cancellations. All Hybrid courses will be offered in an Alternate Format. Final exams for the summer semester face-to-face courses will also be conducted in a modified format.

Support will be offered to faculty and instructors to help deliver courses in alternate format. Faculty members and instructors will, of course, have decision-making discretion and options and are encouraged to communicate with their Program Heads regarding this process.

We extend sincere thanks to our faculty, staff and students for your patience, cooperation and understanding during this unprecedented challenge.

Update: April 1, 2020 -  Winter 2020 Exam Information

The Student Academic FAQs section has been updated with Winter 2020 exam information and FAQs. Visit the section here to learn more. All University of Guelph-Humber exams are two (2) hours in duration. More information on final exams and the exam schedule can be found here.​​​​​​

Update: March 30, 2020 - Student Academic FAQs

The student and public FAQs section has been updated with an academic frequently asked questions subsection.Visit the page here to learn more about course drops, revised grading schemes and academic consideration.

Update: March 26, 2020 - Parking

The University of Guelph-Humber will issue prorated refunds to students who had an active parking permit as of March 16th 2020.

Each student will be refunded for the period of March 16th thru the date of the winter semester parking permit expiry of April 30th.

Pass holders are not required to return parking permits or lot access cards in order to qualify for the prorated refund.

  • For premium (lot 3)  parking permits holders the prorated refund amount will be $108.38.
  • For Queen's Plate Drive parking permit holders, the prorated refund amount will be $78.38.

The prorated refund will be credited to your student account by Student Financial Services.  The refund should be on your account in about 7 days.

Update: March 23, 2020 -  Update on course delivery, grades and course drop dates

Course Delivery Update

As you are aware, the circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic have led to significant changes to the structure and delivery of your courses for the remainder of the Winter 2020 semester. Your instructors have been authorized to make these adjustments, following University Policy on Academic Continuity.

We understand that you may have questions or concerns regarding changes to the remainder of your courses. To address these in an effective and efficient manner, we ask that you follow the directions below:

  1. If you have questions about the general approach taken by the university to finish the academic year or are having difficulties with online delivery, please review the FAQs contained on this webpage.
  2. If you have specific questions about your course(s), including course material, assignments, exams or grade weightings, alternative delivery and particular accommodations, please contact your instructor.
  3. If you need to request Deferred Privileges for your course, because you cannot complete a final term assignment/test or final exam,please contact your Academic Advisor

Student Grades and Course Drop Dates

Student success is of utmost importance and the University recognizes the incredible strain the COVID-19 pandemic has placed on the well-being of our students and our community. We understand that the changes we have had to make may affect students’ abilities to cover original course material and be assessed on the learning outcomes.

In order to support all students and allow for informed decisions, a revised grading structure and extended drop date have been implemented for the Winter 2020 semester.  

Final Grades that have been received in the Office of Registrarial Services will show on WebAdvisor beginning April 30, 2020.  Grades will continue to be updated on WebAdvisor as they are received until May 6, 2020. At that time, students may choose one of the following options:

  • Keep final numeric grade awarded 
  • Assign a pass, provided the student has achieved a passing grade (The “Pass” designation does not affect your semester average or your cumulative GPA; you will receive credit for the course). 
  • Drop the course
 

Students will have until Wednesday, May 20, 2020 to decide whether to retain the numerical grade, opt for a “Pass” designation or drop the course.  Students must request a pass using an electronic form provided by the Office of Registrarial Services. Students must drop their course using WebAdvisor. It is important that students look into future program requirements before making decisions regarding dropping a course versus taking a “Pass” designation or retaining the numerical grade.

These instructions will also be posted on WebAdvisor and CourseLink.

Please Note:

  • Students with a current request for academic consideration should note these are being reviewed by the Academic Consideration committee as faculty and staff continue to work remotely. 
  • New requests for academic consideration related to the format of course delivery, grading scheme, or a revised final examination should be sent to your Academic Advisor
  • The credits from a “Pass” designation will be counted in the cumulative total of credits.
  • Pass designation counts toward prerequisites in the same manner as a numerical grade.
  • If you are currently on probation, you will remain on probation for the next term. No students will be required to withdraw based on their Winter 2020 grades.
  • The University will work with departments where there are numerical grade requirements for specific courses.
  • The University is looking ahead to the impacts of COVID-19 on future semesters and planning for the impacts on course availability. 

Update: March 20, 2020 - Final Exams Update

Winter 2020 Final Exams will be scheduled from 13-25 April 2020 where required. Please visit guelphhumber.ca/registrar/schedules for further information.  ​​​​​​

Update: March 20, 2020 - New required move out date for Residence

Dear Students,

 

As you know, the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve rapidly. Humber has closed its campuses and Faculties/programs are arranging for course completion to occur remotely/online. Students will not need to return to campus for the remainder of the Winter 2020 semester. This means that there is no longer an academic need for students to remain in residence. As a result, we now expect residents to permanently move out of residence by Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at 12:00 p.m.

We understand that some students have legitimate extenuating circumstances making it difficult for them to vacate immediately. Residents with no access to other accommodation options must complete the Residence Extension Request form on the residence portal at https://myresidence.humber.ca/starrezportalx by 11:59pm on Sunday, March 22, 2020.

Students who are approved for an extension should be aware that Humber may need to relocate residents to different rooms or different campuses. As we may be required to close the residences at both Lakeshore and North Campus prior to April 18, we recommend any student granted an extension to find an alternative housing arrangement as soon as possible. 

As previously communicated, residents who move out permanently by 12:00pm on March 24, 2020 will receive a prorated refund of $827 for single rooms and $1,045 for suite rooms, as well as the unused balance of their meal plan. Please ensure that when you move out, you take all your belongings with you, as once you check out at the front desk, you will no longer have access to residence for the remainder of the academic year.

As a reminder, many residence services have already been reduced, and we expect to further reduce services after March 24. Take-out meals will be offered on a reduced schedule from the residence cafeteria. We are no longer permitting overnight guests and we are restricting daytime guest visits to those that are necessary.

We know that this isn’t the way that any of us expected the semester to end, and we appreciate your understanding and cooperation. Please direct any questions to resmail@humber.ca

Sincerely,
Susan Miller
Associate Director, Campus Services

Update: March 19, 2020 - A message to students from Vice-Provost, John Walsh

We know that the rapidly changing COVID-19 situation has been challenging and a source of stress for you and your fellow students. The University of Guelph-Humber is monitoring the changes closely. The health, well-being, and safety of our campus community remain our top priority. 

We have made some important decisions that I want to share with you. 

When academic delivery resumes on Monday, March 23, all University of Guelph-Humber classes will be offered through an alternative delivery format until the end of the Winter 2020 semester which concludes on Thursday, April 9. Students will not need to return to campus for the remainder of the Winter 2020 semester. 

We know that this isn’t the way that any of us expected or wanted the semester to end. As your safety and academic success are of paramount importance, we believe completing the Winter 2020 semester in this manner is the best option. 

We will make every effort to ensure that you complete your studies successfully, and are supported along the way. We are working to ensure that students in the final semester of their programs will be able to meet graduation requirements in order to graduate on time.

Regardless of any changes to the delivery format, you will be granted the same credit value for completing your courses based on the assessment of required learning outcomes.


Please note the following: 

Access To Campus

As you are aware, Humber’s campuses, as well as the University of Guelph-Humber building, are closed indefinitely and we are significantly limiting the number of people to only those providing onsite essential services. We recognize there may be specific circumstances that require students to pick up personal items from campus (i.e. those kept in lockers). If you absolutely must retrieve any items from campus, you must do so by Friday, March 27 at 5 p.m.

Students must first contact Public Safety by email at publicsafety@humber.ca or call 416-675-8500 to make pick-up arrangements. You will receive direction on which entrance to access and you should be prepared to be asked some initial screening questions by security and to provide picture identification. If you do not contact Public Safety, you will not be able to access campus.

We know that you may have questions about refunds for services, such as parking. Updates regarding refunds for these kinds of items will be forthcoming as we continue to assess the operational impact of the COVID-19 situation.   

While this is an unprecedented situation, the University of Guelph-Humber has dedicated and experienced faculty and support staff who can respond to the varying needs of our students. Our immediate focus is on ensuring that each of you has the opportunity to successfully complete your Winter 2020 courses.  

Sincerely,

John Walsh

Vice-Provost, University of Guelph-Humber

 

Update: March 19, 2020 - Student Services Update 

Dear Guelph-Humber students:

As you are aware, Humber College and the University of Guelph-Humber have closed all campuses until further notice based on recommendations from Public Health about social distancing. Classes are cancelled this week and will resume online Monday March 23. We are currently focused on determining how best to support your ability to successfully complete your semester.

We will provide you with the services (many of which are already available online) that you require to support that success and are committed to working hard to meet your personal and academic needs by phone, on-line, and using video conferencing tools to maintain a personal connection.

During this time, please visit guelphhumber.ca/Covid-19 for updates and an FAQ. If you have an existing appointment with one of Humber or University of Guelph-Humbers’ Student Services for the week of March 16, you will be contacted directly by that service about next steps. While campuses are closed, we expect that most services will be offered remotely rather than in person.

Our priority, as always, is to support your health and well-being. We will adjust our plans and offerings in response to changing conditions and your feedback.

If at any time you need immediate personal support or counselling, you can access the Good2Talk Helpline at 1-866-925-5454, or use Therapy Assist Online, which provides online and mobile tools.

Please note that University of Guelph-Humber staff are responding to emails and that all offices and departments are closed for in-person service until further notice. Please email the appropriate department directly. All CareersPlacementContact Student LifeStudent Financial ServicesAcademic Advisors will be available via email. 

The University's faculty and staff directory can be found at guelphhumber.ca/directory. A list of specific departments follows:

Below, in alphabetical order, are the Humber services that are available to you as a University of Guelph-Humber student:

Indigenous Education & Engagement: The Indigenous Education & Engagement at North and Lakeshore campuses are closed and all events and on-campus programs are suspended until further notice. We will be developing expanded online events, resources and student support offerings in the weeks to come. Follow us on Twitter @HumberIndig or email us at indigenous@humber.ca to learn more.

Accounting Centre: The Lakeshore and North Accounting Centres are closed. The Accounting Centre services are available by using the Live Support link via our website business.humber.ca/current-students/resources/learning-labs/accounting-centre.html or by email at accountingcentre@humber.ca. Our hours of operation are: 
Monday to Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday: 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Athletics & Recreation: The athletics facilities are closed and programming has been suspended until further notice.

  • Fitness: A variety of “working out/fitness at home” videos will be posted daily through Athletics’ social media platforms while the Athletic facilities are closed.
  • Personal Training: Personal trainers will connect with their clients to offer virtual personal training sessions.
  • Varsity Academic Center: The Varsity Academic Coordinator will establish virtual advising to support student-athletes and their transition to remote learning.
  • Recreation: All programming is suspended. The recreation banquet will be presented online.

The BASE: The Centre is closed and all programming has been suspended until further notice. More information about additional related services can be found at humber.ca/thebase.  

Bookstore: North and Lakeshore Campus bookstores are closed. Visit

bkstr.com/humberitstore/home for more information.

Campus Security: The Department of Public Safety will continue normal operations and be available on campus 24/7.  Contact information is as follows:  

 
Public Safety - Non-Emergency: 416-675-8500
Public Safety - Emergency: 416-675-6622 ext. 4000
humber.ca/publicsafety

Food Services: All food services on Humber campuses are closed, except for the residence cafeterias at North and Lakeshore which remain open for residence students.
Effective Tuesday March 17:

  • The residence cafeterias at North and Lakeshore Campus are open until 8:00 p.m. daily. 
  • The cafeterias will offer limited prepackaged "meals to go" daily for students wishing to purchase additional meals.
  • If you would like to purchase a prepackaged meal and none are available, please check with the Food Service Supervisor or Chef who can package a meal for you.
  • Following the direction of public health about social distancing, the cafeteria seating area is closed.

IGNITE: Effective March 16, all IGNITE services are closed and events have been cancelled for the remainder of the semester. We sincerely apologize to everyone who use our services and were excited for our events.

Please note that our offices at both the North and Lakeshore campus are closed until further notice. Our staff are available via email to help answer any questions/concerns you may have. Visit  ignitestudentlife.com for more information.


International Centre and Services: The International Centre at both campuses is closed to in-person visits and walk-in traffic until further notice. Our staff members are working and are available to answer your questions.  Use the contact form to submit your questions: international.humber.ca/contact.html.  

Information Technology Services: Drop-in support is closed until further notice. You can call, e-mail, or chat with us. We are open 24/7. 

Phone:  416.675.6622 X8888, 1.866.484.6622 (Toll Free)
Chat:  humber.ca/techtalk
Email:  supportcentre@humber.ca

(For University of Guelph-Humber, students should contact Academic & Campus Technology Services: guelphhumber.ca/acts, or by email: acts@guelphhumber.ca)

LGBTQ+ Centre:  The Centre is closed and all programming has been suspended until further notice. More information about additional related services can be found at humber.ca/lgbtq/content/we-are-proud.

Libraries:

Extensive online resources including over 5 million eBooks, 105,000+ eJournals, 157 eResources available at library.humber.ca

Email support via ghlib@guelphhumber.ca

For more contact information, please visit Contact us

Math & Writing Centres: The Centres are closed. Centre services will be available remotely as of March 23.  https://liberalarts.humber.ca/current-students/resources/learning-resources/math-centre.html and https://liberalarts.humber.ca/current-students/resources/learning-resources/writing-centre.html.

Open Learning Centre: The Centre is open virtually Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.  You can email questions to olc@humber.ca. For more information, visit humberonline.ca.  

Parking and Lockers: The Parking kiosk is staffed by security from 7 a.m. thru 8 p.m. Parking can be reached at 416-675-6622 ext. 4416 or Parking.sales@humber.ca. Should students require access to campus to vacate lockers or for other essential reasons, please contact Public Safety - Non-Emergency at 416-675-8500 to coordinate.

Peer Assisted Learning Support: Given most of our programs are already offered online, there will be no interruption in service for those currently using online supports. Peer Tutoring is available online. We are working to move PASS sessions online. Students with PASS sessions scheduled in the weeks ahead will be provided with instruction on accessing those virtually. Notetaking services will continue and be supported remotely. Learning Skills Workshops will move to a virtual platform starting March 23. Students can contact us at humber.ca/learningresources by clicking on the program/service they are seeking to access.

Residence: Humber Residence is open. Students living in residence are encouraged to move out if possible. Prorated refunds are available for students leaving by March 24. For more information, please visit humber.ca/residence.

Student Life: The Student Life Offices are closed and all programming in FYE, Leadership Programs and CCR has been cancelled. Existing web-based offerings in these areas, including the CCR will continue to be supported. humber.ca/student-life/ccr/ and humber.ca/studentleadership/myleadershipjourney.

Student Events: Student events are cancelled/postponed until further notice.

Student Rights & Responsibilities: Normal operations in this area will continue with activities being undertaken remotely wherever possible. Students engaged in proceedings will be contacted with further instructions. All supports offered under this area, including support around sexual assault and sexual violence, will be available remotely. Please visit humber.ca/student-life/sexual-assault for more details.

Student Wellness & Accessibility Centre (Health, Counselling & Accessible Learning Services):  The SWAC is closed until further notice. Staff in all areas of expertise will be available online or by phone. Students can access services through a combination of remote options. Visit humber.ca/student-life/swac/health-counselling and humber.ca/student-life/swac/accessible-learning or call 416-675-5090 for North Campus, Centre for Trades and Technology and Orangeville Campus, or 416-675-6622 ext. 3331 for Lakeshore Campus.

If at any time you need immediate personal support or counselling, there are resources to help. You can access the Good2Talk Helpline at 1-866-925-5454, or use Therapy Assist Online, which provides online and mobile tools. If you are in crisis and need urgent mental health support, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department.

Please call Telehealth if you develop respiratory symptoms, to review your symptoms with a Registered Nurse at 1-866-797-0000 – 24 hours /7 days per week.


Test Centre: The Test Centre is closed until further notice. Test Centre staff will provide support by telephone. Please call for information on how to access accommodated testing in the weeks ahead, and visit humber.ca/student-life/testing-services. Call North Campus Test Centre at 416-675-6622 ext. 4712 and Lakeshore at 416-675-6622 ext. 3328

Update: March 17, 2020 - A message to the University of Guelph-Humber Community regarding campus closure

To the University of Guelph-Humber Community,

As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve rapidly and, in an effort, to ensure social distancing and minimize the number of students and employees on campus, we are working to limit the number of people on campus.   

Effective immediately, Tuesday, March 17, the University of Guelph-Humber building and Humber campuses are closed until further notice. 

With the exception of the residence, students and employees – except for those identified essential services and staff – will not be able to access campus or UofGH buildings.

Instructors

If you are an instructor and have any questions regarding your courses, please contact your Program Head or Assistant Program Head. The University's faculty and staff directory can be found at guelphhumber.ca/directory. Resources for instructors can be found at: guelphhumber.ca/academic-services.

Student and Library Services

If you are a student, please note that staff are responding to emails and that all offices and departments are closed for in-person service until further notice. Please email the appropriate department directly. All CareersPlacementContact Student LifeStudent Financial ServicesAcademic Advisors will be available via email. 

The University's faculty and staff directory can be found at www.guelphhumber.ca/directory. A list of specific departments follows:

Library Services is closed for in-person service until further notice.  Online support available for help with research assignments: Research GuidesAsk: Chat with a LibrarianBook a Research Appointment, contact: ghlib@guelphhumber.ca 

Student Placements

Placements for Business, Media Studies, and Justice Studies are continuing where possible. If you are feeling unwell or you or your placement has concerns about your attendance at the placement site, please contact your Field Placement Coordinator for further direction. There will be no academic penalty for students missing hours or days resulting from the ongoing COVID-19 situation.

Students in the Family & Community Social Services, Early Childhood Studies, Psychology, and Kinesiology programs will no longer need to attend placements beginning Monday, March 16, 2020. For more information, please contact your Program Head. 

Academics

As a reminder, there is no academic activity this week. Students will receive an update from their instructors about alternative academic delivery of classes (e.g. online) and exams.

There will be no face-to-face classes or face-to-face exams for the remainder of the winter term.  

The last day to withdraw from the Winter semester without academic penalty is April 9.    

Residence

Humber Residence remains open. If possible, we encourage students to go home for the week of March 16 to 20, as there will be limited services available on campus.

Please contact resmail@humber.ca if you have any questions.    

Employees

If there are certain work tasks that you need to perform on site or need to collect some documents or files, you will need approval from one of:

  • John Walsh (Vice-Provost)
  • George Bragues (Assistant Vice-Provost)
  • Gabrielle Bernardi-Dengo (Department Head, Finance and Administration)
  • Grant Kerr (Campus Registrar)
  • Leah Murdock (Department Head, Student Services)

They will contact Public Safety at publicsafety@humber.ca to provide the details of your brief visit to ensure you will be allowed entrance on campus. Please spend minimal time on campus for this purpose. 

Human Resources

**NEW** The on-person HRMS Resolution Centre will be shifting to an online ticketing solution. For all HR issues and issues related to pay, please contact our HR Support Centre as follows: Call 416-675-5001; chat at humber.ca/hrchat; submit an e-form at humber.ca/hrinquiry  

If you are an employee who would typically enter scheduled hours through HRMS to be paid, you must continue to do so by entering hours that reflect hours that you would have been regularly scheduled to work.   

No one will suffer a loss of pay for their regular earnings as a result of limiting on-site work during this time.  

Humber Facilities and Programs

Humber’s Child Development Centre is closed until further notice.  

March Break camps are cancelled.   

The gym/fitness centre will be closed until further notice.   

At www.humber.ca/updates, under the section “Department and Online Service Information”, you can view the latest online service information for each Humber department.

For updates about the University of Guelph-Humber campus operations and plans, please visit guelphhumber.ca/Covid-19.   

Resources and Contacts

We want to emphasize that Humber and the University of Guelph-Humber take the health and well-being of our staff and students seriously, and we are continuing to monitor the situation closely. All the latest updates related to COVID-19 can be found at humber.ca/updates and www.guelphhumber.ca/Covid-19.

These are unusual times, and we know the current situation may be causing stress and uncertainty. If students or employees need support or counselling, there are resources to help. Post-secondary students can access the Good2Talk Helpline at 1-866-925-5454. Therapy Assist Online provides online and mobile tools and is also available to students. Full-time employees may access the Employee Assistance Program.  

If you have any questions, please contact:  

Jacqueline Anderson, Associate Director, Health and Counselling at jacqueline.anderson@humber.ca 

Margaret Fung, Manager, Occupational Health and Safety at margaret.fung@humber.ca

Your Academic Advisor (listed by program) at www.guelphhumber.ca/advising/advisors

Update: March 13, 2020 - A message to the University of Guelph-Humber Community regarding classes

The University of Guelph-Humber continues to closely monitor the development of the COVID-19 pandemic. We know that members of the University of Guelph-Humber community are concerned, and we want to assure everyone that we take this situation very seriously and are doing everything we can to ensure the health and safety of our campus community.

Face-to-face classes at the University of Guelph-Humber will be cancelled for one week beginning Monday, March 16, to provide faculty, instructors, and academic support staff with preparation time to deliver course content in an alternative way, including technology modified formats.

Courses will resume Monday, March 23, but in an alternative-format delivery. No face-to-face classes will be held for the remainder of the winter 2020 semester. We appreciate the support of faculty and other instructors in their efforts to create alternative forms of instruction.

The winter 2020 semester will be extended for one week; the last day of class and the last day to drop a course is April 9.

Final exams will be conducted in a modified format. The final exam period will be extended.

Support will be offered to faculty and instructors to help in this transition. Faculty members and instructors will, of course, have decision-making discretion and options and are encouraged to communicate with their Program Heads and Assistant Program Heads regarding this process.

Update: March 12, 2020

Humber College and the University of Guelph-Humber are monitoring the COVID-19 situation closely and will continue to provide updates to the community. We are actively engaging with Toronto Public Health and reviewing information from various Canadian health authorities to ensure that we are prepared and responding to ongoing changes with respect to the health and safety of our students.

International Travel

As the situation continues to evolve, Humber has decided to cancel all Humber-sanctioned international travel for students, in all countries between now and June 30, 2020.

For the University of Guelph-Humber, the university has decided to cancel all of its study abroad courses scheduled for spring and summer 2020 as well as international travel for instructors and staff except when approved by the Vice-Provost.

Humber and the University of Guelph-Humber will work with students to address the financial and academic impacts of these cancellations. Students who were scheduled to participate in these activities should contact the study abroad coordinator or academic advisor to discuss next steps. 

Documentation for student absences

The need for students to provide sick notes is suspended as a result of the COVID-19 situation. Students who are ill are asked to stay home and self-isolate. Understanding that visits to medical professionals may not be possible or advisable in some situations, students may be absent for up to 14 calendar days without requiring a sick note from a physician.

Students are expected to notify their instructor(s) and academic advisor of their absence in advance. Students should discuss how to make up for missed work with their instructor(s). Any questions related to student absences can be directed to instructors or academic advisors. The College and University may require additional documentation to verify fitness to return to campus/class after an illness.

Documentation for employee absences

Faculty members/instructors who are feeling unwell and/or have reason to believe they should be self-isolated and therefore are unable to attend class, should stay home and contact their Associate Dean (for the University of Guelph-Humber, their Program Head and/or Assistant Program Head) before coming to campus to discuss appropriate next steps.

All other employees who are feeling unwell and/or have reason to believe they should be self-isolated should stay home and contact their manager before coming to campus to discuss appropriate next steps.

Employees will be accommodated, as long as appropriate notification is provided. The College and University may require additional documentation to verify fitness to return to work.

Counselling and Support Services

We understand that the evolving nature of this situation may cause uncertainty and uneasiness.

If students or employees need support or counselling, there are resources to help. Post-secondary students can access the Good2Talk Helpline at 1-866-925-5454. Therapy Assist Online provides online and mobile tools and is also available to students. Full-time employees may access the Employee Assistance Program.

Measures Underway

While the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared an international public health emergency, the current risk to Canadians remains low. We maintain ongoing contact with Toronto Public Health and have been advised that there are no additional actions required, and to follow regular respiratory illness protocols and prevention strategies.

Humber and the University of Guelph-Humber are following all respiratory illness protocols and prevention measures already in place. In addition, areas of the college and university that provide health-related services, including the Health Centres, Dental Centres, the Humber Spa and the Tzu Chi Clinic of Chinese Medicine, have the recommended screening protocols in place.

We have increased cleaning of high touch point areas, using a chemical that kills both coronavirus and norovirus. Electrostatic fogging machines are also being used twice a week in cafeterias, open computer labs, high-traffic washrooms, athletic changerooms, health centres, Residence etc. This includes the keyboards and monitors in the open access labs. Electrostatic fogging machines seal surfaces so that germs are unable to attach to them.

Soap and hospital-grade hand sanitizer dispensers across campus will be monitored and filled regularly.

As we are in the winter flu season, we ask everyone to:

  • wash your hands as frequently as possible,
  • when you sneeze or cough, cover your mouth and nose with a disposable tissue or the crease of your elbow and then wash your hands,
  • and stay home if you’re feeling ill.

Public Health Ontario also has several hand hygiene videos available as reference.

Resources and Contacts

We want to emphasize that Humber and the University of Guelph-Humber take the health and well-being of our staff and students seriously and we are monitoring the situation closely. An oversight group comprising representatives from the Academic Division, Communications, Human Resources, Legal and Risk Management, Public Safety, Student Success and Engagement, and the University of Guelph-Humber will provide regular updates to the community.

All of the latest updates related to COVID-19 can be found at www.humber.ca/updates (for the University of Guelph-Humber, www.guelphhumber.ca/Covid-19).

If you have any questions, please contact:

Jacqueline Anderson, Associate Director, Health and Counselling at jacqueline.anderson@humber.ca

Margaret Fung, Manager, Occupational Health and Safety at margaret.fung@humber.ca

Further information about COVID-19 is available through these health authority web links:
Ontario Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) page
Toronto Medical Officer of Health – March 11 statement
Toronto Public Health 
Toronto Public Health Novel Coronavirus Fact Sheet
Government of Canada - Travel Health Notices
Public Health Agency of Canada

Update: March 9, 2020

Humber College and the University of Guelph-Humber continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation and the potential impact on our community. All classes, campus operations and activities are continuing as scheduled.

There are currently no identified cases of COVID-19 at Humber or the University of Guelph-Humber.

We are taking the COVID-19 situation seriously and the health and well-being of the entire college community is of paramount importance. We will continue to provide students and employees with regular updates and FAQs through humber.ca/updates, Communiqué, MyHumber and through this webpage.

The College has activated its Critical Incident and Response Team, which is responsible for COVID-19 oversight, planning and preparation. Humber has a pandemic plan and multiple business continuity plans in place, should they be required.

What if someone does test positive for COVID-19?

Individuals who test positive for COVID-19 will be under the direction and support of their local public health unit. The public health unit will follow-up with potential close contacts of the individual. Humber will take direction from Public Health as to what follow-up measures are to be implemented, should the need arise.   

All students and employees (including from the University of Guelph-Humber) must inform Humber if they have tested positive for COVID-19. Students can notify Jacqueline Anderson, Associate Director, Health and Counselling. Employees can notify Margaret Fung, Manager, Occupational Health and Safety. Humber will track these individuals and provide appropriate support to these individuals throughout their period of illness and recovery.   

Ability to Work and Learn on Campus

Recommendations to support global containment efforts and limit the spread of the virus, including self-isolation are still in place, particularly for those who may have been travelling recently. The Government of Canada Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Outbreak Update page provides regularly updated travel advisories and advice.

If a student or employee, or their family members, have travelled to China, Iran, or Northern Italy within the last 14 days, they should stay at home and contact Toronto Public Health to seek guidance as to whether they should self-isolate before coming to work or class.

Any students who are feeling unwell and/or have reason to believe they should be self-isolated should stay home and contact their Associate Dean (University of Guelph-Humber students should contact their instructor and/or academic advisor) before coming to campus. Students will be accommodated, as long as the appropriate notice and documentation is provided, as required.

Faculty members who are feeling unwell and/or have reason to believe they should be self-isolated and therefore are unable to attend class, should stay home and contact their Associate Dean (for the University of Guelph-Humber should contact their Program Head or Assistant Program Head) before coming to campus to discuss appropriate next steps.

All other employees who are feeling unwell and/or have reason to believe they should be self-isolated should stay home and contact their manager before coming to campus to discuss appropriate next steps. Employees will be accommodated, as long as the appropriate notice and documentation is provided, as required.

Measures Underway

While the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared an international public health emergency, the current risk to Canadians remains low. We maintain ongoing contact with Toronto Public Health and have been advised that there are no additional actions required, and to follow regular respiratory illness protocols and prevention strategies.

In addition to what has been communicated previously, bring your own mug/cup is currently not available at Starbucks and Tim Horton’s locations on campus. The Roll Up The Rim at Tim Horton’s contest has also been suspended at on campus locations to limit potential exposure with the return of used coffee cup rims.

Humber is following all respiratory illness protocols and prevention measures already in place. In addition, areas of the College that provide health-related services, including the Health Centres, Dental Centres, the Humber Spa and the Tzu Chi Clinic of Chinese Medicine, have the recommended screening protocols in place.

We have increased cleaning of high touch point areas, using a chemical that kills both coronavirus and norovirus. Electrostatic fogging machines are also being used twice a week in cafeterias, open computer labs, high-traffic washrooms, athletic changerooms, health centres, Residence etc. This includes the keyboards and monitors in the open access labs. Electrostatic fogging machines seal surfaces so that germs are unable to attach to them.

Soap and hospital-grade hand sanitizer dispensers across campus will be monitored and filled regularly.

As we are in the winter flu season, we ask everyone to:

  • wash your hands as frequently as possible,
  • cough or sneeze into your sleeve rather than hands,
  • and stay home if you’re feeling ill.

Public Health Ontario also has several hand hygiene videos available as reference.

Resources and Contacts

We want to emphasize that Humber takes the health and well-being of our staff and students seriously and we are monitoring the situation closely. An oversight group comprising representatives from the Academic Division, Communications, Human Resources, Legal and Risk Management, Public Safety, Student Success and Engagement, and the University of Guelph-Humber will provide regular updates to the community.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Other COVID-19 information is available at the following links:
Ontario Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) page
Toronto Medical Officer of Health statement – March 2
Toronto Public Health 
Toronto Public Health Novel Coronavirus Fact Sheet
Government of Canada - Travel Health Notices
Public Health Agency of Canada

Update: March 3, 2020

Overview:

  • The University of Guelph-Humber continues to monitor the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) situation and the potential impact on our community.
  • All classes, campus operations and activities will continue as scheduled.
  • The current risk to Canadians remains low.
  • Toronto Public Health has advised that there are no additional actions required, and to follow regular respiratory illness protocols and prevention strategies.
  • Health authorities are providing regular updates to the number of confirmed and presumptive cases. The University of Guelph-Humber continues to monitor these updates. For the most up-to-date information in Ontario, community members are encouraged to visit the Ontario Ministry of Health website, as well as the Toronto Public Health website
  • For COVID-19 (Coronavirus) symptoms and treatment, visit the Government of Canada website.

Travel and Self-Isolation:

  • Recommendations to support global containment efforts and limit the spread of the virus, including self-isolation are in place, particularly for those who may have been travelling recently.
  • The Government of Canada Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Outbreak Update page provides regularly updated travel advisories and advice.
  • Any students with reason to believe they should be self-isolated will be accommodated, as long as the appropriate notice and documentation is provided. Any student in this situation is asked to contact their instructors and/or academic advisor.
  • Instructors who believe they should be self-isolated should contact their Program Head/Assistant Program Head to discuss appropriate next steps. All other employees with reason to believe they should be self-isolated should contact their manager to discuss appropriate next steps. 

Study Abroad Program:

  • The University is currently monitoring the Government of Canada's travel advisories for each of the destination countries for Study Abroad.
  • Should the Government of Canada issue an advisory to avoid non-essential travel to a country that is part of a Study Abroad course, the University will cancel all scheduled trips to that country as well as the related courses.
  • In that case, students will receive a full refund of any deposits they’ve made towards the trip. Students will also receive full refunds for tuition and fees related to the study abroad course.
  • If, though, you would still like to explore the possibility of a refund, please contact the Study Abroad Office by emailing ghstudyabroad@guelphhumber.ca.
  • Please note that, in cases of individual cancellations, full refunds cannot be guaranteed, as the Study Abroad Office will need to contact booked airlines/hotels to determine what can be recouped.
  • The University of Guelph-Humber will continue to provide Study Abroad updates as new developments arise with the Coronavirus situation.

What to do if you feel sick:

As during any flu season, if you feel sick, follow the usual best practices:

  • Stay home
  • Avoid close contact with others
  • Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze and then throw the tissue away and wash your hands, or cough/sneeze into your elbow
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water
  • If your symptoms escalate, contact your health care provider

Prevention:

There are steps you can take to prevent the spread of viruses:

  • Wash your hands often with soap and water
  • Don’t touch your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands
  • Avoid sharing personal items
  • Clean hard surfaces in shared spaces with disinfectant
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick
  • Get the flu shot

Soap and hand sanitizer dispensers across campus will be monitored and filled regularly.

Coming Together as a Community:

As news of the virus continues to dominate headlines, it is understandable that anxiety is heightened in the community, and this can often result in discrimination and racism. As an institution, we are proud of our diversity and the richness it brings to the classrooms, hallways and boardrooms. We see it as one of our greatest strengths. While coronavirus can be traced to a province in China, it is important not to characterize the coronavirus as being transmitted from any one group. As always, we work to ensure that the University of Guelph-Humber is a safe place for staff, students and visitors. We must now come together as a community to avoid any hint of xenophobia. Thank you for continuing to uphold our foundational values of equity, diversity and inclusion.

Additional Links:
Public Health Agency of Canada
Toronto Public Health 
Toronto Public Health Novel Coronavirus Fact Sheet
Government of Canada - Travel Health Notices

Updates:

The University of Guelph-Humber takes the health and wellbeing of our staff and students seriously. Updates and more information will be provided as we continue to monitor the situation closely.

Have questions or concerns?

Students, please contact:

Susan Thomas
Manager, Career & Placement Services
susan.thomas@guelphhumber.ca I 416-798-1331, Ext. 6223

For all other inquiries, please contact:

Ken Turriff
Manager, Communications and Public Relations
ken.turriff@guelphhumber.ca I 416-798-1331, Ext. 6114

Update: January 27, 2020

This is a message to University of Guelph-Humber students, instructors, and staff that the University is monitoring the coronavirus outbreak in China and the announcement by Canadian health officials of at least one confirmed coronavirus case in Ontario.

All classes, campus operations and activities will continue as scheduled.

Health officials have stated that the current risk to Canadians remains low. Toronto Public Health have advised our campus community to follow regular respiratory illness protocols and prevention.

What to do if you feel sick

As during any flu season, if you feel sick, follow the usual best practices:

  • Stay home
  • Avoid close contact with others
  • Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze and then throw the tissue away and wash your hands, or cough/sneeze into your elbow
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water

If your symptoms escalate, contact your health care provider.

Prevention

There are steps you can take to prevent the spread of viruses:

  • Wash your hands often with soap and water
  • Don’t touch your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands
  • Avoid sharing personal items
  • Clean hard surfaces in shared spaces with disinfectant
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick

More information on the coronavirus and its symptoms are available from the Government of Canada.

The University of Guelph-Humber takes the health and well-being of our students, instructors, and staff seriously. We are working closely with both our institutional partners – the University of Guelph and Humber College – to update our community as needed.

Student and Public FAQs

Student Academic FAQs

Winter 2021 Exam Information

More information on Final Exams can be found here.

Q: What options do students with a noisy home environment have for writing final exams?

A: Students with a noisy home environment looking for an alternate location to write exams are encouraged to contact their Academic Advisor about a quiet exam space.  

Please note space is limited. Only those students who can demonstrate need will be permitted.  Students must book seven days in advance of their exam. 

Summer 2020 Exam Information

More information on Final Exams can be found here.

Q: My instructor has scheduled a modified final exam. Will this still happen?

Yes. If an instructor has determined that a scheduled final exam is necessary to sufficiently assess learning outcomes, it will proceed. This applies to all modified exams and final assessments.

Q: Exams are scheduled for two-hour window, will I potentially have all two hours available to complete the exam?

No. Understanding that online exams will take time to setup, exams will occur within a two-hour window. However, students will have two hours to complete an exam once they have started. Students are encouraged to begin the exam at the start of the designated exam period to accommodate any connection difficulties. If the student is registered with SWAC and requires time and a half to complete the exam, this will be arranged on a student-by-student basis.

Q: Do I need a computer and web cam to complete an online exam with remote invigilation?

Yes. Remotely invigilated exams using Respondus requires students to have both a computer and web cam to complete the exam. If you have an online exam without remote invigilation, you will need a computer but not a web cam.

Q:  Who should a student contact if they are concerned about the technology required to complete their final exam?

A: Students should email courselink@uoguelph.ca as soon as possible  if they require technical support or resources. CourseLink has resources available to help students with technology concerns and can work with and advise students on their technology needs.

Q: How do I prepare for a remotely invigilated exam using Respondus?

Students are encouraged to set up their computers for online invigilation soon so that they have some familiarity with the environment before their first exam.  Students will be able to test their environment prior to the final exam by taking a practice test set up in Courselink.  Guidelines for preparing the test taking environment can be found at guelphhumber.ca/registrar/online-exam-information

Q:  I have a laptop and home internet, but I am concerned about the internet stopping during my online exam.  Can I come to campus that day to access reliable internet?

Extra time has been built into the exam schedule to allow for short disruptions of internet connectivity.  Per Public Health recommendations, students are strongly discouraged from non-essential travel. The University of Guelph-Humber is closed.

Q: What should I do if I experience a technical difficulty or internet disruption during an exam?

Students should immediately contact at 519-824-4120 ext. 56939 or Toll Free: 1-866-275-1478 (Canada and USA)

Q: If I experience technical difficulty during the exam, can I ask for a deferred exam? 

Students are asked to contact CourseLink immediately in the event of a technical difficulty. If you cannot complete an exam due to technical difficulties please contact your Academic Advisor.

Q: Will a deferred exam be face-to-face? 

No. At this time, exams deferred to the summer semester will not be face-to-face.

Q: If the deferred exam is not face-to-face, how will a student with technology difficulties be able to complete the course?

A: Students who do not have a computer and/or a web cam are to contact CourseLink@uoguelph.ca to ask for assistance with technical difficulties.

Winter 2020 Exam Information

More information on Final Exams can be found here.

Q: When will the modified exam schedule be posted?

The modified exam schedule is posted currently at guelphhumber.ca/registrar/schedules. Exams at the University of Guelph-Humber are scheduled April 13-25.

Q: My instructor has scheduled a modified final exam. Will this still happen?

Yes. If an instructor has determined that a scheduled final exam is necessary to sufficiently assess learning outcomes, it will proceed. This applies to all modified exams and final assessments.

Q: Exams are scheduled for two-hour window, will I potentially have all two hours available to complete the exam?

No. Understanding that online exams will take time to setup, exams will occur within a two-hour window. However, students will have two hours to complete an exam once they have started. Students are encouraged to begin the exam at the start of the designated exam period to accommodate any connection difficulties. If the student is registered with SWAC and requires time and a half to complete the exam, this will be arranged on a student-by-student basis.

Q: Do I need a computer and web cam to complete an online exam with remote invigilation?

Yes. Remotely invigilated exams using Respondus requires students to have both a computer and web cam to complete the exam. If you have an online exam without remote invigilation, you will need a computer but not a web cam.

Q:  Who should a student contact if they are concerned about the technology required to complete their final exam?

A: Students should email courselink@uoguelph.ca as soon as possible  if they require technical support or resources. CourseLink has resources available to help students with technology concerns and can work with and advise students on their technology needs.

Q: How do I prepare for a remotely invigilated exam using Respondus?

Students are encouraged to set up their computers for online invigilation soon so that they have some familiarity with the environment before their first exam.  Students will be able to test their environment prior to the final exam by taking a practice test set up in Courselink.  Guidelines for preparing the test taking environment can be found at guelphhumber.ca/registrar/online-exam-information

Q:  I have a laptop and home internet, but I am concerned about the internet stopping during my online exam.  Can I come to campus that day to access reliable internet?

Extra time has been built into the exam schedule to allow for short disruptions of internet connectivity.  Per Public Health recommendations, students are strongly discouraged from non-essential travel. The University of Guelph-Humber is closed.

Q: What should I do if I experience a technical difficulty or internet disruption during an exam?

Students should immediately contact at 519-824-4120 ext. 56939 or Toll Free: 1-866-275-1478 (Canada and USA)

Q: If I experience technical difficulty during the exam, can I ask for a deferred exam? 

Students are asked to contact CourseLink immediately in the event of a technical difficulty. If you cannot complete an exam due to technical difficulties please contact your Academic Advisor.

Q: Will a deferred exam be face-to-face? 

No. At this time, exams deferred to the summer semester will not be face-to-face.

Q: If the deferred exam is not face-to-face, how will a student with technology difficulties be able to complete the course?

A: Students who do not have a computer and/or a web cam are to contact CourseLink@uoguelph.ca to ask for assistance with technical difficulties

Course Drop

Q: Can students who have been found guilty of academic misconduct drop the course?

A: In line with Guelph-Humber’s usual procedures, a student being investigated or found guilty of academic misconduct will be re-registered if they drop the course.

Q: If a student drops a course, can they carry forward a lab mark?

A: Circumstances require the University to be flexible. We hope to have more information in the coming days.

Q: Will refunds be issued to students who drop a course?

A: No refunds will be issued to students who decide to drop a course.

Q: Will the deadline to be cleared for June convocation be adjusted?

A: All academic deadlines are currently being evaluated in light on the current circumstances and will be communicated as soon as possible.

Revised Grading Scheme

Q: Will this grading policy apply to students with deferred exams from F19 courses?

A: No. This policy was implemented to support student mental health and in acknowledgement of the challenges students will encounter with alternative formats of learning. Students with deferred exams from F19 completed all coursework in its original format. They may choose to request deferred privileges.

Q: Will this grading policy apply to students requesting deferred exams from W20?

A: Yes. This grading scheme will apply to all Winter 2020 students affected by the transition to alternate delivery models for their coursework.

Q: How will a request for a ‘pass’ designation be processed?

A: Student requests for a ‘pass’ designation will be submitted via a form that will be posted to WebAdvisor. The Office of Registrarial Services will process these requests. This is not an approval process, students have the freedom to retain their grade, assign a ‘pass’ or drop the course.

Q: Will a ‘pass’ designation receive any notation that makes it clear this course was taken during the COVID-19 pandemic?

A: The University is exploring best practices to indicate academic disruption on official transcripts.

Q: Will numeric grades count toward semester and cumulative GPAs?

A: Yes.

Q: Can students take a 'fail’ if they are concerned about meeting course load requirements for professional schools?

A: Students can retain an ‘F’, however, professional schools are evaluating their requirements given the circumstances. The University would not recommend this as an option to students until it is fully understood what professional schools have decided.

Q: Can students drop a course that they passed?

A: Yes, but you may wish to consult with your Academic Advisor first.

Q: How will the revised grading scheme impact courses where you must pass the final exam to pass the course?

A: This will be addressed on a case-by-case basis. Students can make a request for academic consideration once the final grade has been received. 

Q: Do students need to write the final exam to get a ‘pass’ designation?

A: Provided a student has achieved a pass, even with a ‘0’ on the final exam, no. If no deferred exam is requested, the final grade will be posted (cumulative total, coursework + exam) and the student will have the opportunity to choose to drop or assign a ‘pass.’

Q: Will a ‘pass’ count as ‘XX’ average required to stay in my program (e.g. does a ‘P’ equal a 70 if my program requires a 70 percent average to stay in the program)

A: No. A ‘pass’ does not assume the grade weighting of the required average. The ‘pass’ does not count toward cumulative GPA. 

Q: Is there a limit to the number of ‘pass’ or ‘drop’ designations that students can assign in Winter 2020?

A: No. Students have the choice to assign a ‘pass’ or ‘drop’ for each course they are enrolled.

Deferred Privileges and Academic Consideration

Q: Who should students contact if they cannot complete a final term assignment, test or final exam?

A: Students should contact the Academic Advisor for their degree program.

Q: Who should students contact to request deferred privileges and is supporting documentation required?

A: Student requests for deferred privileges should be made to the Academic Advisor in their degree program. Supporting documentation is not required but students must provide a rationale.

Q: What are the deadlines for academic consideration and when will they be posted?

A:  Academic Consideration dates are posted on our website at guelphhumber.ca/advising/consideration.