Unless otherwise noted, all Algoma University facilities, administrative and faculty offices in Sault Ste. Marie, Brampton and Timmins will be closed for the holiday season as of 4:30 PM on Wednesday, December 23, 2020.
Facilities will re-open at 8:30 AM on Monday, January 4, 2021.
Classes commence for the Winter 2021 term on Monday, January 18, 2021.
Further campus scheduling notes and COVID safety reminders are outlined below:
Campus Access Information:
Sault Ste Marie Campus:
Arthur A. Wishart Library
- December 24, 2020- January 3, 2021: CLOSED
- Reopening for regular hours January 4, 2021
George Leach Centre (GLC)
- December 24, 2020: OPEN 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- December 25, 2020: CLOSED
- December 26, 2020: CLOSED
- December 31, 2020: OPEN 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- January 1, 2020: CLOSED
- For more information about GLC hours of operation, click here.
Bookstore
- December 21, 2020 – December 23, 2020: OPEN 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
- December 24, 2020 – January 3, 2021: CLOSED
- January 4, 2021: OPEN 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (Monday – Friday)
Note: hours are subject to change due to construction projects
Student Success Central
- December 24, 2020- January 4, 2021: CLOSED
- Access to student wellness services:
- Download the I.M.Well app 24/7 free access to online mental health supports in 150 languages
- Physician services are closed and will resume on Jan. 5, 2021. Email [email protected] to book an appointment for the new year. For more immediate concerns students in Ontario can call Telehealth Ontario 1-866-797-0000 and a registered nurse can provide general health information and advice. For emergencies call 9-1-1 or go to your local emergency department
- For additional resources visit the Health Services website
Information Technology
- December 24 – December 29 2020: CLOSED
- December 30, 2020: OPEN 1 PM to 4 PM
- December 31, 2020: OPEN 1 PM to 4 PM
- January 2, 2021: OPEN 1 PM to 4 PM
- January 3, 2021: OPEN 1 PM to 4 PM
To connect with an IT Service Desk team member, call 705-949-2301 x 4450 or (888) 902-7866 during the hours listed above or start a chat session. On the IT Support portal page via servicedesk.algomau.ca, search our solutions for self serve options or submit an incident or service request.
Computer Labs
- Computer Lab access will stop on Tuesday, December 23 at 4:00 PM and resume on Monday, January 4, 2021, at 9:00 AM.
Mail Service
- University mail services will stop on Tuesday, December 23 and resume on Monday, January 4, 2021.
Security
- Campus security is available at all times (705-949-2301, ext. 4444) during the holiday period.
Brampton Campus:
- As per Memo circulated December 10, 2020
Timmins Campus:
- December 21, 2020- December 24, 2020: OPEN 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- December 24, 2020- January 4, 2021: CLOSED
- January 4, 2021- January 8, 2021: OPEN 7:00 AM- 4:00 PM
- January 11 onward: OPEN 7:00 AM- 10:00 PM
COVID SAFETY REMINDERS:
We thank you for your continued adherence to all COVID safety measures. Our collective efforts will continue to make a difference.
If you need to speak to someone about your well-being during the holiday closure, the following services are available for you.
- Telehealth Ontario 1-866-797-0000 / 1-866-797-0007 (TTY) Available 24/7, a registered nurse can provide free general health information and advice.
- I.M. Well App Algoma University students have free 24/7 access to online mental health support in over 150 languages.
- Region of Peel COVID-19 Testing Information
- Algoma Public Health Testing Information
- Porcupine Health Unit Testing Information
Remember to limit travel – stay local, stay safe and find virtual ways to celebrate this holiday season.
Wishing you a safe, happy and healthy Holiday Season!
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