September 9, 2020: Important Update on Mohawk College’s plans for the Winter 2021 semester

After careful consideration, Mohawk College has made the decision to continue delivering programs through a combination of remote/virtual learning and in-person delivery for the Winter semester, just as we are this Fall. This means that for the Winter semester beginning in January 2021, all lecture-based program components will continue to be delivered in a remote/virtual environment while all required face-to-face deliveries (eg. labs, simulations, assessments, etc.) will continue to be delivered on campus.

The health and well-being of our students and employees continues to be our highest priority and has been the key guiding factor in our decision-making process since the pandemic began. By minimizing the number of people on our campuses, we can help reduce the risk of the virus spreading within our campus community. We were successful with this approach during the return to campus for the Spring/Summer semester pilot and we are confident this is the best plan given the current situation with the virus in Ontario.

It is important to note that our plans for the Fall and Winter semesters are based on current information. As we have seen in other parts of the world, the situation with COVID-19 can change quickly. We need to remain flexible and be ready to respond to any changes that may come in the weeks and months ahead.

If you are joining us on campus this Fall, please make sure you understand the health and safety measures that have been put in place. More information on these measures can be found at: https://www.mohawkcollege.ca/covid-19-coronavirus/campus-re-opening/what-you-need-to-know-before-coming-to-campus

To support students who are learning in a virtual/remote environment, we have developed a dedicated module that is available free to all students. This module includes a broad range of skill development that is customized to the current learning environment. You can access this module through the MyCanvas learning platform.

If you have not already done so, we encourage you to check out the Future Ready Toolkit which provides important orientation support and information on virtual and remote learning, technical tips and college services. You can access this online resource here: https://www.mohawkcollege.ca/future-ready-toolkit/orientation

If you need some extra help, we are here for you. Our counsellors, financial aid officers, academic advisors and learning support team are all available online or by telephone. You can learn more about the services available by visiting: https://www.mohawkcollege.ca/covid-19-coronavirus/information-and-support-for-students-during-covid-19/online-student-services

Whether you are learning online or in-person, we are committed to supporting you through these challenging times.

We also ask that you do your part to keep our campuses and the Hamilton community safe. Part of the college experience is meeting new friends and connecting with others outside of the learning environment. We get it. We were students once too. COVID-19 has changed our lives, and we all have a responsibility to look out for each other, and to do our part to limit the spread of this virus. Please consider the choices you make carefully. Follow the direction of our Public Health authorities and understand what you need to do to keep you and the people you care about safe.

For current information and updates on Mohawk’s response to COVID-19 visit: https://www.mohawkcollege.ca/covid-19-coronavirus

For general questions about admissions, financial aid or registration please email ask [at] mohawkcollege.ca.

For questions specific to COVID-19 please email questions [at] mohawkcollege.ca.

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