Updated: Sept. 17, 2021

As the government takes a phased approach to re-opening the province, Laurier has been working to develop a detailed and integrated plan for the resumption of university activities as permitted by provincial health guidelines.

The Pandemic Recovery Steering Group (PRSG) oversees the development of recovery plans for the university's operations – in support of the academic mission, and with the health and safety of our students, staff and faculty at the forefront.

Guiding Principles

• Safeguard the health and safety of our university community.
• Maintain academic and research excellence.
• Enhance our exceptional student experience.
• Demonstrate our commitment to the care and well-being of our employees.
• Continue to partner with our local communities as an anchor institution.

Scaling Framework

The university’s return-to-campus planning and assessment activities are a dynamic, evolving process. Any functions or services that can continue to work remotely and effectively from home will continue to do so for the foreseeable future to limit the number of people on our campuses.

The PRSG developed a COVID-19 scaling framework to guide safety planning, decision making and priority setting in regards to campus operations and activities. The framework identifies four levels – low, moderate, high and critical – independently applied to ten campus categories.

Academic Delivery

The university is planning for and preparing for a return to our campuses in fall 2021 within public health guidelines. The spring, intersession and summer 2021 terms will take place primarily remote and online. Learn more:

• COVID-19 Continuity of Education Plan (CEP) for Fall 2021
• Ministry of Colleges and Universities Fall 2021 Planning for the Postsecondary Education
  Sector
• Laurier to proceed as planned with fall-term academic delivery (Sept. 1, 2021)
• Fall Planning Update (Aug. 30, 2021)
• Update on fall 2021 in-person activity (April 9, 2021) 
• 2021/22 Academic Year Timetable Release

Research 

Laurier’s Office of Research Services has developed an approval process with rigorous health and safety protocols to ensure that all faculty members who wish to undertake research activities can safely do so. Detailed information for researchers, including application forms for resuming research, can be found on the Office of Research Services page on Connect.

Status of On-Campus Services and Spaces

Students: To help keep everyone safe, please do not come to campus for non-essential needs. If you do need to visit campus, plan ahead (appointments may be required) and follow all on-campus safety protocols.

Employees: ​The university is planning a phased return to on-campus work​ for all administrative functions and services, commencing at the beginning of August and through to the end of October.​ Access request processes and on-campus safety protocols for employees can be found on Connect.