FAQ – International Students

Please be advised of the College’s COVID-19 policies and procedures
effective May 01, 2022:

  • Active screening for COVID-19 and proof of vaccination checks will no longer be required at
    campus entrances.
  • Algonquin College will maintain its mandatory COVID-19 mask policy after May 1 and until further notice. This means that all those required to attend our campuses must continue to wear a mask.
  • All building entrances to our campuses will be reopened. Employees and learners are still encouraged to monitor and self-screen for symptoms before coming to campus. If you are feeling unwell, please stay at home.
  • The College’s Mobile Safety App screening functions will be paused unless conditions change and reactivation is required;
    therefore, you can reference the City of Ottawa COVID-19 Screening Tool for Workplaces/Post-Secondary Institutions HERE
  • Physical distancing of 2 metres will be encouraged on our campuses.
  • Policy HS 16 will be suspended until such time as conditions change and the policy needs to be
    reinstated. Please note however, that all international travel for business purposes requires
    specific authorization and approval, based on College operational requirements and specific
    considerations for the associated risks related to COVID-19, in accordance with Global Affairs
    Canada travel advisories and existing policies AD 17 and AA 44 for employee and student travel,
    respectively.

For the health and safety of all of our employees and learners, all precautions will continue to be
encouraged, including handwashing and hand sanitizing, cough and sneeze etiquette. In addition,
we strongly encourage people to get their full vaccination and booster shots against COVID-19, as
advised by public health authorities.

As we have seen throughout the pandemic, it is difficult to predict the evolution of the virus and the
emergence of new variants. The College’s Leadership Team is closely monitoring relevant reported
COVID-19 statistics, regularly consulting with local public health officials and evaluating transmission
risks. If a heightened risk to health and safety for employees and learners is indicated by local public
health experts, the College could reimplement any or all of the previously mentioned protocols and
safeguards. Any changes to the College’s direction on this matter will be communicated directly with
employees and learners.

For a complete list of all FAQs for International students, visit here.