UCalagry campus

July 6, 2021

UCalgary lifting mandatory mask requirement on campus

Message to campus community

On July 1, the Government of Alberta lifted most public health restrictions as part of its Open for Summer plan. Masks are still required on public transit and in health-care settings, and individuals with a confirmed case of Covid-19 must still quarantine. All other public health restrictions have eased.

This week, city councillors voted to repeal the mask bylaw in Calgary. Mandatory masks had been required in all public buildings and businesses in our city since last August.

What does this mean for UCalgary?

As we previously shared, the University of Calgary is aligning regulations on the wearing of masks with provincial and city public health measures. The city and province have both lifted their mandatory mask requirements. In alignment with this, mask use will no longer be mandatory at the University of Calgary. 

While masks are no longer required at UCalgary, individuals can still opt to wear them based on their own comfort level. Mask use is an individual choice, and no one should feel discouraged from using them.

Masks are still be required while travelling in a UCalgary vehicle or on UCalgary business when you have a passenger, as aligned with provincial rules around shared vehicles and public transit. University faculty, staff and students will be still expected to wear masks when attending medical clinic environments. Beyond these examples, mask use is now no longer compulsory when accessing UCalgary buildings. We will be updating our website and signage to reflect this change. Please be advised, it will take some time to have all of the signs removed on campus.

Vaccination remains key

Vaccination is the best protection against Covid-19. Vaccines are proven to save lives and ensure the safety of our health-care system. Currently, 73.5 per cent of all Albertans over the age of 12 have received at least one vaccine dose, while 49.6 per cent of the eligible population are now fully vaccinated.

The University of Calgary has partnered with Alberta Health Services (AHS) to host a vaccine clinic at the Foothills Medical Centre (FMC). There are still appointments available to all university students, faculty and staff on Thursday, July 8.

Members of the campus community can get the vaccine at the Foothills Medical Centre located next to UCalgary’s Foothills Campus.

Foothills Medical Centre (FMC) COVID Vaccination Clinic

When: Thurs. July 8 from 7:30 am – 2:50 pm

Who: Any university students and employees are eligible to receive a Moderna vaccine at the FMC. There are also a limited number of Pfizer vaccines available, while supplies last. Alberta Health / Health Canada consider the mRNA vaccines Moderna and Pfizer interchangeable.

Please book your appointment here. Both first dose and second dose appointments are available, as well as a limited number of walk-in appointments.

Where: The clinic is located on the 6th floor of the main building of the FMC. Stairs are located just past the women’s washrooms in the main lobby. You may also take the public elevators to the 6th floor from the main lobby.

What to bring: Please ensure you have the following information with you:

  • University of Calgary ID card
  • Alberta Healthcare card (or other provincial healthcare card)
  • Government issued photo ID (such as a driver’s license or a passport)

What to expect: You will be asked a series of questions for COVID-19 screening either at the main entrance of the FMC or at the clinic. You will also be asked to switch to a disposable mask if needed (masks will be provided). After your vaccination, there is a 15-minute monitoring period after which time you are free to go if you are feeling well.

Please email your questions to the Covid inbox.

Student Wellness Services and the Varsity Pharmacy in McEwan Student Centre also have COVID vaccinations available by appointment.