Announcement:
Fall 2022: Proof of vaccination and masking requirements paused
Proof of vaccination and masking requirements remain paused at all Conestoga campus locations.
We will continue to monitor conditions and consult with public health advisors. It may be necessary to bring back vaccine and/or masking requirements on short notice to protect the health and well-being of our college community and create a safe environment for those who are most vulnerable.
Masks will continue to be available free of charge at all campus locations and are strongly encouraged in all indoor spaces as well as gatherings where physical distancing is not possible.
The college community is strongly encouraged to keep up to date with COVID-19 vaccines, including boosters, when eligible. Vaccination continues to be our best defense against the most severe outcomes of infection, including hospitalization and death.
Recent Conestoga community updates
September 29: Bivalent vaccine now available on-campus; Guelph vaccination clinic
September 23: Message to all students: What to do if you are feeling unwell, have tested positive or have been exposed to COVID-19
September 2: A message from Conestoga President John Tibbits
Community updates archive
August
No community updates
July
July 26: COVID-19: Update for employees
May
No community updates
March
March 15: Masks required until at least the end of winter term
March 3: Updates for Conestoga employees following Ontario's next phase of reopening
February
February 18: Statement from Ontario's colleges -- COVID vaccination policies
February 7: Message to all employees regarding on-campus parking
February 3: Updated masking protocol
January 2022
January 28: What to do if you think you have COVID-19
January 25: Update on return-to-campus plans for winter 2022
January 25: Message to all students from the Office of the Registrar
January 24: Message to all Conestoga employees from Human Resources
January 21: Province endorses Conestoga's masking protocol
January 10: Message to all Conestoga employees from Human Resources
December
December 17: Changes for winter 2022: A message to the Conestoga community from President John Tibbits
December 15: Statement regarding Omicron variant and impact on Conestoga operations for Winter 2022
December 13: Message to students: Important vaccine requirements
November
November 17: Message to winter 2022 new and returning students re: vaccine requirements
October
October 13: Message to all Conestoga employees from Human Resources
October 5: COVID-19 Vaccine education modules now available for students and employees
September
September 30: Human Rights Commission releases policy statement on COVID-19 vaccine mandates
September 30: Communication to new and returning students regarding vaccination requirements - winter 2022
September 22: Message to employees: COVID-19 vaccination requirements
September 7: Message to employees: COVID-19 vaccination requirements update
August
August 17:
Message to the Conestoga community regarding mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations
August 16:
COVID-19 vaccination appointments available on campus
August 4:
COVID-19 vaccines required for Conestoga varsity athletes
August 3:
Fall 2021 delivery: A message to employees from President John Tibbits
July
July 29: Message from Athletics & Recreation to student-athletes
July 23: COVID-19 vaccination appointments available on campus
July 22:
COVID-19 vaccinations required for Conestoga students living in residence
June
No community updates
May
May 14: Waterloo campus outbreak declared over
April
April 19:
Message to all employees from Human Resources
April 1:
Message to the Conestoga community from President John Tibbits
February
February 19:
Message from International Education: Important updated information regarding travelling to Canada
February 12:
Provincial shut-down lifted for many Ontario regions
February 5:
Conestoga President discusses financial impact of COVID-19
February 1:
Message from International Education: Important information regarding travelling to Canada
January 2021
January 18:
New State of Emergency and Stay-at-Home orders issued for Ontario
January 4:
Message to all Conestoga employees re: Home office expense deduction for 2020
January 4:
Message from International Education: Mandatory pre-departure COVID-19 testing
December
December 21:
Impact of Ontario shutdown on winter 2021 start-up
December 18:
Holiday message to Conestoga employees from President John Tibbits
November
November 23: Message to all Conestoga employees
November 19:
Message to Conestoga employees from President John Tibbits
November 17:
Conestoga COVID-19 readiness plan approved
November 4:
Designated learning institution (DLI) update
November 2: ;COVID-19 case confirmed at Doon Campus Child Care Centre
October
October 15:
Winter varsity season suspended
September
September 4:
A message to the Conestoga community from President John Tibbits
September 3:
Message to students from Dr. Wang, Region of Waterloo Medical Officer of Health
August
August 12: Message to employees: Campus changes
July
July 17:
COVID-19 campus access guidelines for students (policy closed September 2022)
July 10: Returning to campus: new health and safety procedures to protect the Conestoga community
June
June 10:
Varsity sports and recreation activities suspended for fall 2020
June 9: Important information for students regarding fall semester fees
June 4: Addressing the impacts of global pandemic: a message to the Conestoga community
May
May 28: Important information for Conestoga students regarding winter, spring and fall semesters
May 12: Message to students: Fall 2020 semester
May 11: Impact of the global pandemic: Charting the course for Conestoga's future
April
April 23: Canada announces support for students affected by COVID-19
April 22: Giving to the COVID-19 Student Relief Bursary
April 9: Fees update
March
March 29: Locker Access
March 23: A message to the Conestoga community from President John Tibbits
March 19: Accessing library resources online
March 18: Student access to campus
March 17: Conestoga campuses closed
March 15: On-campus classes suspended
March 13: Message from the President