COVID-19 information

UVic continues to monitor and manage the impacts of COVID-19 in our community. We are now managing COVID-19 as one of many communicable diseases that can affect us all.

Communicable Disease Safety Plan

We each play a role in preventing and reducing communicable disease on campus. The UVic Communicable Disease Safety Plan outlines steps for all students, faculty, staff and visitors to follow.

If you are sick

stay home until you feel well enough to return to regular activities and no longer have a fever
let your instructor or supervisor know about your absence
call 811 or your medical provider if you need medical advice
follow the BCCDC guidance on how to self-monitor and self-isolate if you are ill

Students: request an academic concession (undergraduate) or leave of absence (graduate) if you need to miss an exam for health or personal reasons.

Vaccinations

Getting vaccinated is the most important step you can take to protect yourself and others from the negative effects of COVID-19.

Vaccinations are available to everyone 6 months of age and older. Book an appointment for your COVID-19 vaccination.

COVID-19 testing kits

COVID-19 rapid antigen at-home test kits are available to students, staff and faculty until the end of 2023 or as long as supplies last.

You can pick up a rapid test kit during regular business hours at:

Health & safety on campus

Resources to support the safety and well-being of our campus community.