UVic campus closed Dec. 21

A snowy tree branch on campus

Updated: 3 p.m.

The UVic campus is closed and face-to-face exams are cancelled for the remainder of the day. Online exams will proceed as scheduled. We expect to reopen campus on Thursday, Dec. 22 once regional travel conditions have improved. Please check back Thursday after 6 a.m. for an update.

Cancelled exams have been rescheduled to tomorrow, Dec. 22. If you have questions about your exams, please get in touch with your instructor or the department offering the course.

UVic crews are working to clear roadways, paths and parking lots in order of priority.

BC Transit is offering limited service on a limited number of routes, and advises leaving plenty of time for your journey. Please check the BC Transit website for details.

Stay safe! If you need to travel or be on campus, please: plan ahead, allow extra time, wear appropriate clothing and footwear and be prepared for snowy and icy conditions.

Faculty and staff

Staff who were scheduled to work on campus and who have the ability to work remotely should work from home. Staff who regularly work remotely should continue to do so.

Please check with your supervisor if you are not sure how the campus closure affects you. More information for faculty & staff.

Thank you to everyone for your patience and understanding. We know the exam period is already a challenging time for students, and that many students and instructors have experienced disruption due to the rescheduling of exams this week. Our decisions have been aimed at minimizing disruption while taking into account access and safety concerns. We appreciate our students making the needed adjustments. Thank you also to the staff working diligently to clear pathways, parking lots and Ring Road."

—Elizabeth Croft, Vice-President Academic and Provost

Campus services

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Most UVic offices and services are closed for in-person service, including:

  • Student Wellness Centre
  • Vikes winter rec camps
  • CARSA and McKinnon athletics and recreation services
  • Food outlets except for Cove dining hall

Many offices will maintain some services remotely. Please contact departments and units directly for details.

More information: 

Find more tips and UVic’s snow response plan at uvic.ca/weather.

Updated: 10 a.m.

The UVic campus is closed and face-to-face exams are cancelled for the remainder of the day. Online exams will proceed as scheduled. We expect to reopen campus on Dec. 22 once regional travel conditions have improved.

Cancelled exams will be rescheduled to tomorrow, Dec. 22. An updated exam schedule will be posted this afternoon. If you have questions about your exams, please get in touch with your instructor or the department offering the course.

UVic crews are working to clear roadways, paths and parking lots in order of priority.

BC Transit is beginning to run limited service on major routes. Please check the BC Transit website for details.

Stay safe! If you need to travel or be on campus, please: plan ahead, allow extra time, wear appropriate clothing and footwear be prepared for snowy and icy conditions.

Updated: 6:30 a.m.

Due to heavy snowfall and icy conditions, the UVic campus is closed and face-to-face exams this morning are cancelled. Online exams will proceed as scheduled. We will provide another update at 10 a.m. about exams scheduled for later today.

Cancelled exams will be rescheduled in accordance with UVic’s Exam Cancellation policy. An updated exam schedule will be posted this afternoon. If you have questions about your exams, please get in touch with your instructor or the department offering the course.

We are actively monitoring weather conditions to determine when it is safe to reopen campus. UVic crews are working to clear roadways, paths and parking lots in order of priority.

BC Transit service is suspended until at least 8 a.m.

If you need to travel or be on campus, please: plan ahead, allow extra time, wear appropriate clothing and footwear be prepared for snowy and icy conditions.