Do your part to keep SFU safe
Following a year and a half of learning and working—mostly in remote settings—SFU’s community has returned to campuses for the fall term.
And now that we’re back, it’s important that all students, faculty, staff and visitors follow the university’s COVID safety measures to help keep ourselves and our community safe.
Be sure to check SFU’s Return To Campus website often for updates.
Do your part to keep campuses safe:
Get vaccinated
The most important thing you can do for your own safety and for the safety of those around you is to get vaccinated. If you’re not vaccinated yet, stop by one of the scheduled pop-up vaccination clinics at our three campuses.
Wear a mask
Masks are mandatory in all indoor common and learning spaces, including classrooms and labs. Please come prepared with a non-medical mask. Disposable masks are available at the Student Central in Burnaby and at the information desks at Vancouver and Surrey campuses.
Complete the COVID-19 self-assessment
Before coming to campus, all SFU community members are asked to daily complete the B.C. COVID-19 self-assessment tool. The self-assessment poses a number of quick questions and recommends whether your symptoms require COVID-19 testing.
Declare your vaccination status
All members of the SFU community, including students, faculty, staff and visitors are required to register and make a self-declaration of their vaccination status by September 20, 2021. The process is confidential, the data is secure and SFU will not have a record of your personal info.
Stay home if you are sick and get tested
Community members experiencing symptoms of illness should not come to campus. SFU is relaxing requirements for doctors’ notes and providing flexibility to work and study from home for those with symptoms, or who need to self-isolate.
Wash your hands regularly
Washing your hands correctly is one of the best ways of stopping the spread of infection. In fact, washing your hands five times a day or more will significantly decrease the frequency of colds, influenza and other illnesses. It will help keep you healthy and will help prevent others from getting sick.
Be kind and respectful as we navigate the pandemic together
Everyone is moving at their own pace. Be patient and look for ways to support your classmates and colleagues. A little kindness can go a long way. Resources for mental health are available for staff and faculty and for students. Reach out if you need help.