COVID-19 Safety on Campus
We look forward to welcoming students, faculty and staff back in January for on-campus teaching, learning and research, supported by measures to keep everyone safe.
TRU and other BC post-secondary institutions (PSI) continue to be guided by our provincial health experts who, on Dec. 21, 2021, strongly recommended the continuation of on-campus instructions for BC PSIs. If the Provincial Health Office’s health and safety guidance changes, we will update on this site and on social media.
As a reminder, we each have shared responsibilities to keep our campus community safe. Vaccines are the most effective way to reduce the risk of COVID-19 on campus. As such, we expect everyone, as able, will get vaccinated. It’s how we will get back to a normal campus life.
- Do your part: Get vaccinated.
- Do your part: We require you to declare your vaccination status. This is a confidential process.
- Do your part: Not yet vaccinated? We expect you to get tested.
- Do your part: Get your BC Vaccine Card to provide proof of vaccination to access some on-campus events and services.
What's the latest?
- Updates
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Jan. 5, 2022
TRU remains committed to in-person learning and we look forward to supporting a safe and successful semester » Learn more
Dec. 31, 2021
We continue to follow the guidance of the Provincial Health Officer (PHO) who supports a return to in-person learning on January 10. » Learn more
- Our shared responsibilities
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- Before coming to campus, please assess yourself and stay home if sick. See our Illness Management page if faced with COVID-19 symptoms.
- Wear masks indoors.
- Continue to wash and sanitize your hands.
- All faculty and staff and some students need to take training. » Learn more
- We ensure educational spaces, public spaces and high-touch areas are cleaned daily and routinely.
- Vaccinations are expected, of those who are able, to support a safe campus environment. » Learn more
- We have improved on-campus ventilation to mitigate the spread of communicable diseases.
- What if there is a confirmed case?
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Interior Health is responsible for contact tracing
If you are a close contact of a confirmed case of a highly transmissible communicable disease, Interior Health is responsible for informing other parties as required to assist with contact tracing. As a precaution, everyone coming to campus is encouraged to monitor when they are on campus.
- TRU’s Communicable Disease Prevention Plan
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The safety of students, faculty and staff is our top priority.
TRU's Exposure Control Plan - Communicable Diseases has been developed to protect the health and safety of our university community.
What about detailed campus information?
Where can I get accurate information about COVID-19?
BC HealthHelp in other languages and translated content is found here
To talk to a registered nurse about non-emergency health concerns, call HealthLinkBC at 8-1-1