As the COVID-19 pandemic evolves around the world and in our local community, Conestoga continues to adjust plans based on the guidance provided by our local Public Health authority.
This page is the primary resource for information regarding the college’s response. Please continue to check back for the latest information.
Visit COVID-19 Updates for a snapshot of recent changes.
Announcements
In-person learning and returning to campus
Conestoga has re-opened a limited number of campus facilities to support learning activities that cannot be completed remotely.
A number of new procedures have been added to protect the health, safety and well-being of the college community.
Only those required to be on campus for in-person teaching, learning or essential work purposes will be admitted.
For more information on what to expect, visit Returning to campus.
Winter 2021 academic delivery plan
The winter 2021 term will be delivered in either remote, hybrid or on-campus format.
Conestoga will deliver as many courses as possible remotely. Courses that cannot be offered fully through remote delivery will be delivered through a combination of remote and on-campus delivery. Courses in which remote delivery is not possible will be offered entirely through on-campus delivery.
Only students who have classes scheduled on campus will be pre-approved to be on campus.
Visit the academic delivery plan for more information.
Community updates (click month to expand)
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 12: Message to employees: Campus changes July 17: COVID-19 campus access guidelines for students July 10: Returning to campus: new health and safety procedures to protect the Conestoga community 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 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 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 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 PresidentAugust
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Quick Links
Connecting remotely: What's open? What's closed? How to access Conestoga services and supports
Returning to campus; COVID-19 campus access guidelines for students
Student Information
FAQs: All students (domestic and international)
Additional FAQs specific to international students; Fall 2020 safe arrival & quarantine plan
Returning to campus; COVID-19 campus access guidelines for students
Message to students from Dr. Wang, Region of Waterloo Medical Officer of Health
Employee Information
Faculty information regarding course materials and textbook ordering
Connecting remotely
Conestoga continues to offer many services and supports remotely to students, employees and the community.
Please visit Connecting Remotely for more information.
More information
Conestoga strongly advises all students and employees to remain apprised of the changing situation. If you have questions about COVID-19, refer to the websites below, or contact your health-care provider or Telehealth Ontario (1-866-797-0000).
- Region of Waterloo
- Public Health Ontario
- The World Health Organization
- Public Health Agency of Canada
- Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care Public Information Site
- The Public Health Agency of Canada 24-hour hotline: 1-800-454-8302.
- the Government of Canada’s site to help people prepare personally for emergencies
- The Ontario government website The 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)