Quarantine Plan for International Students Staying in Residence: MRU is currently holding sixteen units for self-isolation purposes. The following plan is for incoming international students who are required to self-isolate.

• Housing: If the international student has already been assigned to a single occupancy/self-contained unit for their housing, they will be able to self-isolate in their assigned unit.
• If the international student has been assigned to a multiple occupancy unit, they will be assigned to a designated self-isolation unit for the 11-day period (after completing the 3- day hotel quarantine) and then required to move to their assigned unit.
  • Cost:
    • Spring – 2021 $26.98 per night ($370.30/ day);
    • Fall 2021 – $27.77/night;
    • Winter $28.03/night all based on four bedroom units
• Residence Advisors and Residence Life Coordinators perform physically distanced checkins at least twice per week with students quarantining in Residence. If students are symptomatic during quarantine, these check-ins are performed by telephone or video conferencing.
• Food: All units contain full kitchens, so groceries will be provided for the 11-day period. Some items can be placed in the unit before arrival if students provide a list. Students can also provide a list of required items once they arrive. These items will be left outside the 10 unit and the student will be notified. Costs will be determined and posted to the student's account. We are also happy to help students access online grocery delivery services in the city.
• Housekeeping: No housekeeping will be provided during a student’s self-isolation. All self-isolation units will be prepared with basic bedding, linen, bathroom essentials, cleaning supplies, a kitchen kit and a self-care kit. Other items can be requested and will be provided as possible, with costs posted to the student’s account. Garbage and recycling can be left outside units for pickup (please let us know you have a pickup ready).
• Laundry: Students are not allowed to use common laundry rooms while they are in selfisolation. If students would like to do laundry, they can leave their laundry in a garbage bag outside of their unit. Charges may be applied for this service. Please note, we are only able to provide laundry services once during each student’s quarantine stay.
• Residence Information: Students will be provided with a welcome letter outlining the services provided in Residence, as well as contact information for questions and concerns. Students will be contacted by the Residence Life team on a regular basis.
• If You're Feeling Sick: Students with COVID-19 symptoms (dry cough, fever, shortness of breath, runny nose, sore throat) or believed to have been in contact with someone with symptoms (after quarantine period), must contact the Residence Services front desk, the RA on call, or Security Services. These contacts will be given to students upon arrival.
• In the event of an emergency, you can call 911. Please don't go to any health care facility, including campus Wellness Services, without calling Residence or Security first.
• International students’ compliance with quarantine requirements is monitored by a combination of protocols established for Residence Services, Security, and International Education staff and management.
• Getting Tested: International students do not need an Alberta Health Care card in order to get tested. The AHS online booking site outlines all of the information needed but we also suggest calling 811 for other questions/concerns. Please make sure you have an ID ready when you get tested.
• Transportation from YYC Airport to MRU Residence
  • Calgary United Cabs (Calgary Cabs) (403-777-1111) - Will transport international arrivals if passengers wear a mask and will take people to testing locations if they wear a mask and gloves.
  • Associated Cabs (403-299-1111) - No special rules in place for international arrivals and will take people to testing locations if they wear a mask and gloves.
  • Checker Cabs (403-299-9999) - Will pick up international arrivals if there are a maximum of 2 passengers and both sit in the back of the car. Checker Cabs will not drive to testing locations.
  • UBER - It is suggested that passengers always ride in the back and that they cover their face if they cough or sneeze. MRU recommends passengers wear a mask.
• Transportation to Testing Sites: Please note the above transportation availability to testing sites (Calgary United Cabs, Associated Cabs, UBER).

• Students must have a plan for the 14-day quarantine.
• Students will be required to inform their landlord of their quarantine and must abide by requirements to arrange contactless move-in.
• Students will not be permitted to leave their residence for 14 consecutive days, even to obtain groceries.
• Students planning on living with family, friends or roommates should speak with them prior to their arrival in order to obtain their consent and establish a self-isolation plan.
• Students will be required to isolate from housemates in their room and wear a mask and practice safe social distancing when in shared spaces.
• The Border Services Officer will ask the student to outline how the student will ensure appropriate accommodations for quarantine.
• Approved Quarantine hotels near the Calgary International Airport or Mount Royal University: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YOnIQXoJHO26vh_55NPBQDn5ErPiDvnkFNjetmjYHg/edit?usp=sharing
• If at any point a student develops COVID-19 symptoms, they must follow the instructions from the Alberta Ministry of Health and Alberta Health Services. Please see: https://www.alberta.ca/coronavirus-info-for-albertans.aspx.
• Students and co-arriving family members must clean and disinfect the amenity before and after they use it, if it will be used by others within the 14-day quarantine period.
• If a quarantine residence is shared, students must have separate rooms and separate, dedicated spaces in kitchens and bathrooms for their belongings.
• If quarantining off campus, students should avoid staying with people over 65 and avoid exposure to vulnerable individuals.
• For students completing the 14-day quarantine off campus, contact information must be provided prior to departure and staff in International Education will perform checkins with all students by telephone or video conferencing at least twice per week.
• International students’ compliance with quarantine requirements is monitored by a combination of protocols established for Residence Services, Security, and International Education staff and management.