Safety measures in effect in residence

Mandatory vaccination: All students living in residence must be vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination on the Housing Portal or have an approved accommodation. If you are 18 years old or older, you are eligible to book your 3rd dose/booster of the COVID-19 vaccine. We encourage you to get the third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as possible.

Wear a mask or face covering: In all indoor common spaces in residence, such as hallways, lobbies, stairways, kitchens, and elevators. To minimize uncertainty and disruption, face masking requirements currently in place will remain in effect until the end of the winter term, including exams.

Practice physical distancing: Physical distancing will still be encouraged but not required.

Exercise proper hand hygiene: Wash your hands regularly or use hand sanitizer. 

Guest policy: A maximum of 2 guests per resident are permitted. Only fully vaccinated guests (or those with an accommodation approved by uOttawa) are allowed in residence and in your unit.

Common rooms: Common rooms are open. You must wear a mask at all times, unless you are actively drinking or eating. Continue to follow all posted signage and staff instructions.

You must therefore have received your first dose of a Health Canada-approved vaccine before your move-in date and provide proof of vaccination before moving in. Please read carefully the addendum to the residence agreement.

Provide proof of vaccination

Log in to the Housing Portal to submit your proof of vaccination.

Book an appointment

To get vaccinated, make an appointment online (if you live in Ontario) or check the information from public health authorities in your province or territory of residence.

Second dose (if necessary)

Once you’ve received your first dose, whether before or after you move in to residence, you must receive your second dose within the timeframe recommended by Ottawa Public Health and before October 1.

Vaccines not approved by Health Canada

If you have not already received all required doses of a vaccine not approved by Health Canada, but approved by the World Health Organization, you must receive at least one dose of an approved vaccine within two weeks of moving in and provide proof of vaccination.

If you’ve already received all required doses of a World Health Organization approved vaccine, you do not need to receive another vaccine. Please provide a proof of vaccination.

Accommodation measures

If you can’t receive a vaccine for health-related reasons or other grounds protected under the Ontario Human Rights Code, submit a request for accommodation through the  Housing Portal.

Refusal to get vaccinated or submit proof of vaccination

As indicated in the addendum to the residence agreement, if you don’t get vaccinated or submit acceptable proof of vaccination by the required deadline, your residence agreement will be terminated (unless you’ve received an exemption).

Rapid Testing

Starting September 13, if you are not fully immunized (14 days after your second dose), or if you have received an accommodation, you are required to undergo a rapid COVID test every week.

You MUST do the rapid test weekly until you are fully immunized (14 days after your second dose of the vaccine).

If your request for an accommodation has been approved, you must continue to be tested weekly for as long as you live in residence to fulfill the conditions of your accommodation.

More information about the rapid testing will be communicated shortly.

Positive result

If you test positive, complete the Residence COVID Line - Intake Form. You will be REQUIRED to follow self-isolation protocols. 

If you do not submit your proof of vaccination by October 1, your residence agreement will be terminated and you will be forced to move out of residence.

Daily assessment

You must also fill out the uOttawa daily assessment questionnaire.