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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