Dear University of Toronto community,
We are delighted to welcome you back to our three campuses for a new academic year.
We believe that an increased presence on our campuses allows us to better fulfill our academic mission by providing a rich learning environment for our students and supporting critical research and innovation. A large part of what makes a U of T education great is the in-person environment of our three campuses, which are full of formal and informal learning experiences.
The health and safety of our community is at the forefront of our planning, with public health and provincial guidance setting the framework for our direction as an institution.
Vaccination Requirements
As stated in our previous memo, in order to attend University premises for any reason you must:
- Be fully vaccinated and have provided the University with proof of vaccination
- Complete daily health screenings via UCheck
We expect all members of the community to have their first vaccine dose by September 13, and to have received their second dose by October 15 (i.e., full vaccination by October 29). Those awaiting the conclusion of the 14-day period after their second vaccination or who have a University-approved exemption must participate in the University’s rapid screening program and may be subject to additional safety measures.
You can now upload your proof of vaccination in UCheck. Only the vaccine receipt(s) that provides proof that you are fully vaccinated is required. For example, if you have a Government of Ontario vaccine receipt that documents the second of two doses, upload only this document.
Those vaccinated in Ontario can generate and download their vaccine receipts here.
Vaccination continues to be the best way to protect ourselves and our community against the spread of COVID-19. This week, over 34,245 people have already uploaded their proof of vaccination through UCheck, with 94% fully vaccinated.
Vaccination Guideline
We encourage all members of our community to familiarize themselves with our Joint Provostial and Human Resources Guideline on Vaccination. This document details the guiding principles and requirements of our vaccination mandate.
Learning and Working On Our Campuses
We are committed to providing enhanced on-campus learning experiences for our students across all three campuses. U of T campuses and divisions are making the best decisions for their communities with available information. Ontario universities remain in step 3 of the provincial reopening framework with some allowed exemptions for essential activities such as teaching in indoor instructional spaces (including classrooms, teaching laboratories, instructional spaces in libraries, in-person experiential learning, etc.). Outside of this context, the University remains subject to physical distancing, capacity limits, and other measures.
Please remember that you must wear a face mask indoors with limited exceptions and follow posted directional signage.
We Are Here to Help
We recognize that while the transition back to in-person learning, teaching, and working is exciting, it will also be a period of adjustment and may be stressful for some. The well-being of our students, faculty and librarians, and staff is the University’s highest priority, and we encourage anyone who may need assistance to please access the wellness supports listed below:
If you have specific questions about uploading proof of vaccination and the University’s COVID response, please visit our recently-updated FAQs for answers to these and other key questions. You can also reach out via the Enterprise Service Centre to submit a query. Our support team is available 7 days a week to help answer your questions (Monday – Sunday from 8:30am to 9pm).
We deeply appreciate all that you have done in preparation for this academic year, and thank you for everything you will continue to do to maintain a safe and supportive environment for our community.
Further and New Resources
- Vaccination *Updated*
- Rapid Screening
- UCheck Login
- UTogether
- Safe Return to Campus
- Frequently Asked Questions *Updated*
- COVID-19 Information for University of Toronto Students *Updated*
- U of T COVID-19 Dashboard
- Joint Provostial and Human Resources Guideline on Face Masks
- Student Mental Health Supports
- Faculty and Staff Mental Health Supports
- Procedures in the Event of a UCheck red screen, Confirmed Case and/or COVID-19 Symptoms
- Environmental Health and Safety COVID-19 General Workplace Guideline & resources
- Return to Campus ITS Toolkit
- Tri-campus Caretaking Strategy
- Tri-Campus HVAC Strategy for Return to the University