Protocols for students with COVID-19 symptoms

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Last updated: September 30, 2024

Student safety is a top priority for the university. The protocols outlined below are designed for students who are living on or near our campuses, including in a Department of Residence-operated building, and accessing approved spaces such as classrooms, study areas, the Athletic Centre, Laurier-Brantford YMCA, Library, or food services.

Following the protocols will help to protect your safety as well as the safety of our faculty, staff, students and the communities in which we operate.

If You Have Symptoms of COVID-19

Protocol

  1. Do not attend Laurier buildings in person.
  2. Stay home until your symptoms improve and follow all instructions from public health.
  3. It is important to monitor your symptoms. If you have concerns about your symptoms and/or your symptoms are worsening, you are encouraged to contact your health-care provider, the Student Wellness Centre, or Telehealth at 1.866.797.0000.
  4. Complete the Illness Self-Declaration form if you are not well enough to participate in any in-person and/or online classes. This form is automatically forwarded to your instructors. When you are able to resume your studies, it is your responsibility to email your instructors to discuss any outstanding course work or missed deadlines. Important note: Do not use this form for final exams; instead submit a petition for a deferred exam.
  5. If additional personal support would be beneficial, you can make a virtual counselling appointment at the Student Wellness Centre with a personal counsellor who can help you navigate through any personal challenges. Call reception to book an appointment: 548.889.3239 (Waterloo); 548.889.5588 (Brantford). Laurier graduate students also have access to free remote counselling support through Empower Me and Laurier International Students have access to remote counselling through keep.meSAFE.
  6. If you require coordinated or elevated support to navigate any academic or personal challenges, please reach out to the Dean of Students Office on your campus:
  7. Once your symptoms improve, you are advised to wear a mask for 10 days.

Procedures for Students Living in Residence

If you have questions, you can reach out to ResidenceCovid@wlu.ca, which will prompt an automatic bounce-back with some helpful information.