Post-storm update: All NSCAD University campuses have now reopened. 

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COVID-19 INFORMATION AND UPDATES

CAMPUS COVID PROTOCOLS

As of May 1, 2023: 

  • Masks will no longer be required in indoor instructional spaces during scheduled teaching time.

  •  We encourage you to wear a mask if you are in a crowded, indoor place; please respect everyone’s personal decision. 
     
  • If you have COVID-19 symptoms, or have tested positive for COVID-19, we recommend that you self-isolate. Please stay home if you are sick and only return to campus once you no longer have any symptoms.

  • If you require accommodations related to COVID-19, we encourage you to do so. Students should contact the Office of Opportunity and Belonging and faculty and staff should contact Human Resources.

  • Although students, faculty and staff are not required to provide proof of full vaccination to work and study on campus, we strongly recommend everyone be up to date with their vaccinations, including boosters (depending on age group).

  • NSCAD will continue to offer rapid antigen test kits and KN95 masks for staff and faculty at the Service Centre. Rapid antigen test kits are also available at HRM public libraries.


  • NSCAD will continue to offer enhanced cleaning protocols and frequent HVAC filter replacements.

  • Familiarize yourself with government public health protocols, including self-isolation requirements.

Thank you for your continued consideration of our community. We will continue to monitor the situation and adjust as required.  

If you have any questions, please email OHS@nscad.ca. 

Update on international travel, testing, quarantine and borders

Depending on specific exemptions for vaccinated travellers, international students planning to travel to Canada to attend classes at a post secondary institution may be required to complete additional testing and quarantine requirements.

Please visit the Government of Canada COVID-19 travellers’ awareness resource page for details on any requirements for your specific situation.

Since February 10, 2020, NSCAD’s Crisis Management Committee has planned for, and responded to, the pandemic as it evolves, following direction from Nova Scotia Health Authority, the province’s Chief Medical Officer of Health and Nova Scotia Advanced Education.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

• Health Canada COVID-19 update
• Canadian travel restrictions update
• NS Public Health COVID-19 update
• Nova Scotia travel restrictions update

FEELING ANXIOUS OR STRESSED?

  • Visit NSCAD’s Wellness page to learn what services are available and how to access them.
  • Mental Health Crisis Line: 1-888-429-8167
  • Good2Talk Nova Scotia: 1-833-292-3698 (Professional counsellors provide free and confidential telephone counselling to post-secondary students.)

Send your questions to communications@nscad.ca and we’ll forward your request for information to the appropriate person.