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Dear Students,

Everyone in our Faculty of Science remains committed to keeping you safe and healthy while giving you the best possible academic experience during the pandemic.

During the fall term, we offered a small number of courses which required students to do lab work on campus. Stringent health and safety guidelines were in effect to prevent COVID-19 transmission among students, faculty and staff.

• BIOLOGY 2A03, 2D03, 2EE3, 3B03, 3U03
• CHEM 2LB3, 2OB3, 2OD3, 3LA3
• CHEMBIO 2L03, 2OD3, 3L03
• EARTHSC 4P03
• LIFESCI 3L03
• MEDPHYS 4RB3
• MEDRADSC 2A03, 2H03, 2Q03, 2U03, 2ZZ0, 3H03, 3K03, 3O03, 4B15, 4D15
• MOLBIOL 3M03, 3V03
• PHYSICS 2P03 (Error: 2P03 offered virtually), 3H03B, 3HD2

As a student enrolled in one or more of these courses, we wanted to share important information as you prepare for your winter term:

1. Anyone coming to campus must first complete McMaster’s COVID-19 Awareness training. You can register for this training in the Regulatory Training section of Mosaic.
2. Every time you have in-person classes, you must complete the Province’s COVID-19 self-assessment using the provincial screening tool within 1-2 hours before arriving on campus.
3. Masks or face coverings are required in all indoor public spaces on campus, which includes labs, classrooms and hallways.

In the coming days and weeks, you will receive more information from the Department or School offering the course. You can also expect further details from the course instructor in early January.

This has been an unusual and challenging year and we encourage you to reach out to our academic support staff to answer any questions you may have.

McMaster also offers supports for students’ mental health and wellbeing. These confidential services are offered through Student Wellness and are available to all students at any time.

Thank you for your patience and sharing our commitment to staying safe and focused on your studies.

Sincerely,
Maureen MacDonald
Dean, Faculty of Science