
This page is no longer being updated. Please check University Affairs Magzaine or Eduvation for COVID-19 updates for Canadian universities and colleges.
To help you stay up-to-date on the pandemic-related plans of our member institutions, we have compiled the following list, which summarizes how each school is adjusting its class delivery methods, as well as a link to each school’s COVID-19 webpage. Additional resources below provide virtual campus tours, COVID-19 FAQs, tips for working/studying from home, and more.
Information last confirmed on September 08, 2021.
New Brunswick
After initiating a lockdown period in parts of New Brunswick, the province has been able to control, and limit the spread of the virus. The Government of New Brunswick has also announced that post-secondary students can be returning to classrooms for the fall semester. For more information; visit each universities COVID pages listed below for their response.
Crandall University
Crandall University is returning to in-person classes for the Fall 2021 semester. Masks are no longer required on-campus, though vaccination is being strongly recommended.
Additional Resources:
[Information last updated August 11, 2021, last verified August 19, 2021]
Mount Allison University
St. Thomas University
The Université de Moncton
The Université de Moncton is returning to in-person classes for the Fall 2021 Semester. Please see our list of resources for additional and campus-specific information.
- COVID-19 FAQ
- Return to Campus 2021
- Université de Moncton YouTube (Video, Français)
- Chief Medical Officer of Health
[Information last updated August 19, 2021, last verified August 19, 2021]
University of New Brunswick
The University of New Brunswick, Fredericton and Saint John are planning on a full return to campus for the Fall 2021 Semester.
Additional Resources:
- COVID-19 Main Page
- COVID-19 Updates
- COVID-19 FAQ
- Fall 2021 Update
- Student Updates
- Travel and Self-isolation
Newfoundland and Labrador
Memorial University
Memorial University’s Grenfell and St. Johns Campus’ are offering a mostly in-person teaching method this Fall 2021 Semester.
Additional Resources:
- COVID-19 Information Hub
- COVID-19 News
- Return to Campus Guide
- Memorial’s Virtual Student Wellness And Counselling Centre (Video)
- Student Live Chat
- COVID-19 Guiding Principles
- COVID-19 Dashboard
[Information last updated August 12, 2021, last verified August 19, 2021]
Nova Scotia
Acadia University
Acadia University is offering a full range of in-person instruction and on-campus activities this Fall 2021 Semester. They’re encouraging all students to receive vaccination before attending, and offer on-campus testing and vaccination sites.
Additional Resources:
- Acadia COVID-19 Page
- Acadia Academics & Safety Protocol
- Acadia Travel Information
- Acadia Campus Services Updates
- Acadia Health & Safety Tips
[Information last updated August 13, 2021, last verified August 19, 2021]
Cape Breton University
Cape Breton University’s classes for the Fall 2021 will be in-person, with limited classes being offered online. Delivery methods for each individual class can be found within the course catalogue below.
Additional Resources:
- Cape Breton COVID-19 Page
- Cape Breton Course Catalogue
- Cape Breton COVID-19 FAQs
- CBU Student Relief Fund
- Student Employment Opportunities
- International Student Travel
- How-to Playlist
[Information last updated August 13, 2021, last verified August 19, 2021]
Dalhousie University
Dalhousie University is welcoming students back for the Fall 2021 Semester, with a small number of courses continuing online.
Mount Saint Vincent University
Nova Scotia Community College
- NSCC’s COVID-19 Page
- NSCC’s Fall Academic Year
- NSCC Incoming Students
- NSCC Returning Students
- NSCC’s Safety on Campus
- NSCC Health Tips (Video)
Saint Mary’s University
St. Francis Xavier University
Prince Edward Island
University of Prince Edward Island
The University of Prince Edward Island is planning a full return to campus for the Fall 2021 Term.
Additional Resources:
- UPEI’s COVID-19 Page
- COVID-19 FAQs
- UPEI Virtual Campus Tour (Video)
- Current Students
- PEI’s 2021 Moving Forward Plan
[Information last updated August 13, 2021, last verified August 19, 2021]