Update on Learning Options for FDUV students

In response to rising concern about the Delta variant of COVID-19 and the travel challenges faced by students who are outside of Canada, the FDU Vancouver Campus will be offering the following study options for students for the Fall 2021 semester: New students who are beginning their first semester of studies with FDUV and who are overseas and cannot travel to Vancouver before the first day of classes because of travel restrictions or visa processing delays will be able to begin their studies using synchronous remote learning (Zoom) technology. New students who are able to travel to Vancouver or who are already in Vancouver will be able to begin their studies through remote learning or through in-person instruction. At least some in-person instruction will be made available to these new students who wish it; students may be required to take a mix of in-person and remotely delivered classes. Some courses will only be available in-person and some will only be available via technology mediated learning. Information will be provided about hardware, software and internet access requirements needed to attend technology mediated classes.

Kamloops (Tk’emlúps) Residential School Statement

The Fairleigh Dickinson University Vancouver Campus espouses values of diversity, inclusion, and respect for all peoples. With others we are deeply saddened by the news this last week confirming the buried remains of 215 children have been found on the site of the former Kamloops residential school. The forced removal of Indigenous children from their families and communities that resulted from Canada’s residential school system is a stain on our history and an injustice whose legacy requires prompt and meaningful action.

New COVID-19 Testing and Quarantine Requirements

Effective February 22, 2021, the Public Health Agency of Canada requires all travellers arriving in Canada by air, unless exempted, to follow the following protocols: reserve a government-authorized hotel for 3 nights prior to departure to Canada, take a COVID-19 molecular test on arrival in Canada, stay in the government-authorized hotel while awaiting the results of the COVID-19 molecular test taken on arrival, and pay for the cost of the hotel stay, as well as all associated costs for food, security, transportation, and infection prevention and control measures. Travellers will still be required to complete the remainder of the mandatory 14-day quarantine after their mandatory hotel stopover. Travellers must present proof of having reserved and pre-paid for their accommodation through ArriveCAN. Travellers must still provide proof of a negative COVID-19 molecular test taken up to 72 hours before their scheduled departure time.