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\n Important Return to Campus Information\n <\/h1>\n \n \n <\/header>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n

To all Members of the Carleton Community,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We write to provide a summary of measures in place on campus as we prepare to resume our safe and gradual return to campus on Monday, February 7. As always, the health and safety of all members of the Carleton community is our top priority. All protocols previously established for the fall term will remain in place throughout the rest of the winter term. We summarize this information below and provide additional information regarding mask requirements, third dose booster vaccinations and self-isolation guidelines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As we write this, we are acutely aware of the disruptions created by the protests downtown and around the city. Unfortunately, it is possible that they will still be unfolding when we resume our on-campus activities next Monday. Events of this type and on this scale, in our own city, can be very disturbing or even traumatizing to members of our community. It has been especially troubling to see symbols of hate, and we reiterate that antisemitism, anti-Black racism and indeed any form of discrimination or racism is absolutely unacceptable. We encourage everyone to take care of themselves and each other, and to remember that support is available for students through Health and Counselling Services<\/a> and Empower Me<\/a> and for faculty and staff through the Employee and Family Assistance Program<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This message attempts to capture the most useful information about the return to campus in a concise and easily accessible way, but further details are also available on the COVID-19 website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vaccine Requirements<\/strong>
Pursuant to public health recommendations<\/a>, Carleton requires proof of full vaccination (two doses)<\/a> to attend campus. Individuals are required to submit their attestation of vaccination status (and, if vaccinated, their proof of vaccination) in cuScreen<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Third Dose Booster Vaccine and Clinics<\/strong>
In alignment with recommendations from Ottawa Public Health, we strongly recommend that all members of the Carleton community get their third dose booster of the COVID-19 vaccine when eligible. Although not mandated to access campus at this time, individuals will be able to submit their proof of their third-dose booster in cuScreen<\/a> as of tomorrow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Health and Counselling Services will be offering booster vaccination clinics<\/a> on campus from Monday, February 7 to Friday, February 11, 2022. Advanced registration is required<\/a>. Additional clinics may be held on campus based on overall demand and more information will be available on the Health and Counselling Services website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arriving on Campus<\/strong>
Before arriving on campus, you are required to complete the COVID-19 screening self-assessment<\/a> in cuScreen<\/a>. This screening must be completed each day you come to campus. You are also required to wear a mask while indoors, use hand sanitizer upon building entry and check in to your final destination using QR location codes in cuScreen<\/a>. Signage has been posted for designated entrances and exits, directional flow and physical distancing markers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About cuScreen<\/strong>
As previously communicated, cuScreen<\/a> is Carleton\u2019s COVID-19 screening tool. cuScreen<\/a> is an easy-to-use web-based application that can be used on any device with a web browser, including your phone, tablet or computer, and allows users to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n