Because of COVID-19, the University of Regina has shut down the library, computer labs, and all face-to-face instruction, but they still expect students to carry out the semester with none of the supports. Other universities in Canada have moved to make the Winter semester pass/fail. The U of R must do the same. Right now students and professors are facing an unprecedented crisis. Expecting them to complete the same amount of course work with no supports while they worry about paying rent and bills is inhumane.

The province is under a state of emergency and every day the stress and toll of facing a pandemic is growing. The University must put students and faculty first. Make the semester pass/fail now.