Victoria University Cancels In-Person Exams Due to Rise in COVID-19 Cases – BC | The Canadian News

The University of Victoria canceled all in-person exams for the remainder of the month due to an increase in COVID-19 cases on campus.

The university said in a statement that it made this decision in consultation with Island Health and officials said they are seeing a “new trend” in COVID-19 cases.

In an effort to combat this increase, students will write tests “online or in another format.” Instructors will contact students individually with information on how the assessments will be developed, the university said.

Students are also reminded not to come to campus for any reason if they feel unwell.

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In the meantime, all campus student, administrative and support services, research centers, labs, and study spaces on campus will continue to be open and operating with COVID-19 security plans in place.

However, in-person social events on campus for employees and students, including Christmas parties and other social gatherings, should be canceled or postponed until further notice, the university said.

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