Laurier is making daily decisions and service adjustments as we join the local, national and global efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19. Our goal is to keep the Laurier community informed of these updates in a timely and accurate manner. The latest information is available on the wlu.ca/coronavirus website and the Internal Coronavirus information page for faculty and staff.

March 18 key updates:

• All Laurier campus library buildings are closed until April 5, and the Library will support users through online modes of service and resource delivery.
• Free short-term parking will be available in the white permit (student parking) lots on the Waterloo campus for the remainder of the term. On-street parking is available in and around the Laurier Brantford campus.
• Follow up to residence move-out announcement: The university will support students as they move out of residence. Allowances are being made for exceptional circumstances, including for international students and those living more than five hours away. Partial-term refunds will be provided to students and details are forthcoming. Contact housing@wlu.ca.
• Deans of Students reminded Laurier students about the mental health and wellness supports available to them through the Student Wellness Centres, along with updated hours and procedures. Students were reminded to take care of themselves and each other, and to remember that even as we socially distance ourselves, they are never alone.
• Printing Services has paused its services until further notice.

Updates specifically for faculty and staff:

• Laurier’s Provost and Vice-President: Academic shared detailed updates and reminders for faculty about processes to uphold the academic continuity of the winter 2020 term for students. Details on the Academic Continuity webpage.
• Updates to Distribution Services on Waterloo and Brantford campuses:
  • Daily courier services between Waterloo and Brantford campuses will cease until further notice.
  • Brantford campus distribution services are closed. External couriers will hold all parcels until further notice.
  • Waterloo campus distribution services will continue to operate as a receiving service. Delivery operations will cease, but pickup options are available.