As previously communicated, the University of Windsor's COVID-19 Vaccination Policy will remain in effect through the Winter 2022 semester. Learn more on the Return to Campus website.

As indicated above, rapid antigen testing is reserved for those who are partially vaccinated (as defined above), those who have received their exemption accommodation, or those who have submitted an exemption request and are awaiting a determination.

Faculty and staff who do not fall into one of the above categories will be deemed to have made themselves unavailable for work and will not be permitted to access campus and may be placed on an unpaid leave of absence. Accommodations to address exemptions from the Vaccination Policy do not include work from home options.

 

As per the mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, all current students and employees were required to complete the vaccination attestation form by October 7, 2021. If you have not yet completed the attestation, please do so immediately.

The attestation form includes provisions to state your vaccination status and intention to return to campus. Specifically, the attestation form provides you the opportunity to state:

Completion of this form is mandatory regardless of your vaccination status and whether or not you attend campus.

All students who are new to the University of Windsor and whose first day of classes are commencing in the Winter 2022 term are required to complete their COVID-19 vaccination status attestation within 20 days from the first day of classes of the Winter 2022 term.

Please note: previously registered students who are attending campus for the first time are not considered new. Students who were registered for the Fall 2021 semester were required to complete their attestation and, where applicable, upload their proof of vaccination, by October 7, 2021. As noted previously, if you have not yet completed the attestation, please do so immediately.

All new employees are required to complete their attestation of their COVID-19 vaccination status within 20 days from their first day of employment.

Exemption requests by new employees and students must be received within 15 days of the start of their employment or their first day of classes, as applicable.

1.    What is an attestation?

An attestation is a statement of proof or declaration of vaccination status. For this purpose, you’ll complete a simple form at uwindsor.ca/vaccine to declare your status.

2.    What will I be asked?

The questions are as follows:

3.    What will I receive upon completion of my attestation?

You will receive a confirmation code. The code will also be emailed to you in a Response Summary PDF. The code is required to complete the daily self-assessment questionnaire. Upon completion of the questionnaire through the Safe Lancer App, depending on vaccination (or exemption) status, you may be granted a green (approved) QR code badge which is required to access campus. You can also visit the UWin Account Management site to retrieve your code.

4.    What do I need to complete the attestation form?

You will need your UWinID and password to complete your attestation.

If you are providing proof of vaccination, you will also need a digital copy of your vaccination certificate(s). You can obtain a digital copy of your vaccination certificate(s) through the Ontario COVID-19 Vaccination website, or, if you received your COVID-19 vaccine elsewhere in Canada, through the Health Canada website.

5.    Why is attestation necessary?

The University is required to provide statistical (non-identifiable) information regarding vaccination status to the Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities.

6.    How will the privacy of my vaccine attestation/proof be protected?

Managers, supervisors, and course instructors are not permitted to view your declaration, nor to ask your vaccination status. Data on your vaccination status will be held for a two-year retention period.

Proof of your vaccination records will be captured in the University’s Qualtrics system. However, only individuals in the Health & Safety department and ITS will have access to the system. Vaccine records are stored by the Health & Safety Office (Human Resources Department) and the data is only accessed by authorized users. Records are only being used to verify vaccination status.

Information collected in the Safe Lancer App will only be reported in aggregate form.

The University reports this aggregate data weekly to Ontario's Chief Medical Officer of Health and the Ministry of Colleges and Universities.

Vaccines are readily available by appointment at UWindsor's Student Health Services, participating pharmacies and the vaccination clinic at Devonshire Mall. Book your appointment at wevax.ca.