Student Information

Important Notice

On Tuesday, February 8, the Government of Alberta (GOA) and Alberta Health Services (AHS) presented their “path to easing restrictions” plan and guidelines. 

Please visit the Alberta Health Services website for the full list of changes.

As for returning to on-campus learning and working, the Government of Alberta has not lifted restrictions regarding the “mandatory work-from-home” order. Alberta Health Services will be closely monitoring hospitalizations and if they continue to trend downward, more restrictions will be lifted as of March 1. 

Keyano College Executive and the COVID Senior Leadership Team are closely monitoring the AHS guidelines and are in consultation with Student and Faculty Associations, as well as CUPE, and other post-secondary institutions around the province.  It is our intention to make informed decisions regarding the method of delivery that is best for the health and safety of our students and staff.

We ask that you remain patient as this situation unfolds and we will have answers as soon as possible.  

Please be advised, in response to the ongoing COVID-19 cases due to the Omicron variant, Keyano College will continue to offer programming in an online/blended delivery until further notice. We encourage all staff and faculty to check their Keyano email regularly and the College Coronavirus webpage for ongoing updates.

• Keyano classes will be continuing to use the blended model; meaning, the theory portion will be delivered online, and required labs, practical, shop, etc., will be delivered face-to-face.

• Working from home is still mandated. Unless it is absolutely necessary for you to be at the College, we expect to see a minimal number of employees on Campus.

• Only faculty members that are required for labs, shops, and practicums are to be on Campus, and you must strictly observe AHS COVID-19 Guidelines.

• Programs and services that will require on-campus access may continue in-person, such as Continuing Education programs, Welder Recertification, 200-hour Power Lab course, Driver Training, etc.)

• We will aim to reduce services and deliver online where possible as long as there is no significant impact on students.

• The library and bookstore will proceed with in-person services as required, strictly following AHS guidelines for space and the number of persons allowed.

• The COVID-19 Senior Leadership Response Team meets on a weekly basis to determine any new requirements around restrictions and assess the current local and provincial situation.

If you are sick or show any symptoms, STAY HOME AND DO NOT COME ON CAMPUS!

• Reminder: The Omicron variant is HIGHLY transmissible.  If you are required to be on Campus, masks are required in all indoor spaces and must completely cover your mouth and nostrils at all times. That means in the College, in the halls, classrooms, common areas, and buildings. No exceptions. Social distancing is required in all common areas, and we encourage good hand hygiene.

• Masks should fit well and be of high quality. People at risk of severe outcomes should wear medical masks when in settings with people outside of their household.

Please contact vaccineinfo@keyano.ca if you have additional questions.

• All guidelines and protocols are subject to change based on the latest information from Municipal Bylaws and Alberta Health Services.

Winter 2022 Course Delivery

• Please note: This list is subject to change, please ensure you are regularly checking your Keyanomail Student email and Moodle Course for the most up-to-date information
• Only credit courses with a January start date are included at this time
• Please communication directly with faculty for blended delivery courses to ensure you are aware when you will be required to be on campus for classes
• If you have questions about your course delivery, please contact your faculty directly

Winter Semester 2022 Course Delivery 

Winter Semester 2022 Student FAQ's

December 29, 2021 - Omicron Variant Response Update 

The health and safety of the College community are of utmost importance. 

In response to the increasing COVID-19 cases with the new Omicron variant, Keyano College will be pivoting to online/blended delivery for January 4, 2022. 

We encourage all students to check their Keyano email and the College Coronavirus webpage for any updates.

• Keyano will be commencing classes on January 4 in a blended model; meaning, the theory portion will be delivered online and required labs, practical, shop, etc., will be delivered face-to-face. For more information on specific courses, please review the course delivery document. 
• Working from home for staff is still mandated. Unless it is absolutely necessary for you to be at the College, we expect to see a minimal number of students and employees on Campus.
• Faculty members and students that are required to be on Campus for labs, shops, and practicums must strictly observe AHS COVID-19 Guidelines.
• Programs and services that will require on-campus access may continue in-person such as Continuing Education programs, Welder Recertification, 200-hour Power Lab course, Driver Training, etc.)
• We will aim to reduce services and deliver online where possible as long as there is no significant impact on students.
• The library and bookstore will proceed with in-person services as required strictly following AHS guidelines for space and number of persons allowed.

You are reminded that should we need to pivot to a fully online delivery model, we will notify you as soon as possible. 

The onus will fall on faculty and students to follow all the AHS guidelines around masking, distancing, and hand hygiene. 

The Omicron variant is extremely transmissible and we need to remain vigilant. 

If you are sick or show any symptoms STAY HOME AND DO NOT COME ON CAMPUS!

All students who are required to be at any Keyano College campuses must comply with one of the following four options for the Winter Semester (commencing January 4, 2022):

Option 1 – Provide proof of vaccination by showing a valid Alberta Health Services QR Code with photo identification.

Option 2 – Obtain and show your Campus Access Pass. To obtain the Pass you will need to upload a valid proof of vaccination in a form satisfactory to the Office of the Registrar.

Option 3 – Obtain a pre-approved Medical or Religious Exemption from the Office of Registrar prior to attending on any Keyano campuses (whereupon a Campus Access Pass will be provided- which may be subject to rapid testing requirements).

Option 4 – Provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test result which was administered no earlier than 72 hours prior to attending (each and every time) on any Keyano campuses. Students are required to arrange for their own test at their expense.  For testing locations click here.

Access to campus will be limited to assigned doors.  Security will be stationed at those doors and will be checking to ensure your compliance with one of the 4 options listed above. Further details will be sent out closer to the Winter semester beginning including a map of campus.  Signage will be posted on all doors indicating the doors that are accessible.

• Failure to provide one of the four options will result in denied access to Keyano College buildings.

• Reminder: Masks are required in all indoor spaces and must completely cover your mouth and nostrils at all times.  That means in the College, in the halls, in the classrooms, in common areas, in the buildings. No exceptions.  Social distancing is required in all common areas and we encourage good hand hygiene.
• Masks should fit well and be of high quality. People at risk of severe outcomes should wear medical masks when in settings with people outside of their household.

Please review the Student FAQs for more information or contact vaccineinfo@keyano.ca if you have additional questions.

Please note: Security will be checking for compliance at all accessible entrances.

• All guidelines and protocols are subject to change based on the latest information from, Municipal Bylaws and Alberta Health Services.

The health and safety of our staff, students, and college community is of utmost importance. Please note the following guidelines regarding COVID-19 vaccinations and rapid testing:

All students coming to Keyano campuses are required to be fully vaccinated or have an approved exemption by November 30. Fully vaccinated means two weeks after your second dose. Additional information is available from Alberta Health Services.

Please review the following updates and reminders:

• If you have not been fully vaccinated, you must show proof of a negative COVID-19 rapid test every 72 hours. This will be accepted until the end of the Fall semester.

• Students in programs which were delivered in (1) a full online or (2) HyFlex where a student studies exclusively online, are exempt from the vaccine mandate requirement.

• Students must be able to provide their Campus Access Pass at all times to enter all Keyano College buildings. To obtain a Campus Access Pass, students must show proof of being fully vaccinated or an approved medical or religious exemption. Your Campus Access Pass can be picked up at the Registrar’s Office. Click here to upload proof of vaccination or exemption.

• Students who did not receive their second dose of vaccine by November 16 or those without an approved exemption may access campus with a privately paid for proof of a negative rapid test within 72 hours of accessing campus. Campus access with proof of a negative rapid test will be extended until the end of the Fall semester. For list of locations click here.

• Keyano College will not be providing on-campus rapid testing or reimbursing students for rapid testing.

• Fully vaccinated, approved exemption, or a negative rapid test result are the only options for in-person learning.

• Students will be required to show proof of vaccination, approved exemption, or a negative test result to write exams. Security will be checking at all exam locations.

IMPORTANT: Please come at least 30 minutes in advance of your scheduled exam time and expect line ups to enter. Exam times will not be adjusted and will start and end at the scheduled times.

Reminder: Masks are required in all indoor spaces. That means in the College, in the halls, in the classrooms, in common areas, in the buildings. No exceptions. Social distancing is required in all common areas.

Security will be checking for compliance at all entrances.

Exams can be stressful and COVID-19 protocols add another layer to the stress. Please be reminded that all students have access to Wellness Services and the Academic Success Centre for support.

*Non-credit students please follow the process in place through the School of Continuing Education.

**Updated Student FAQs are available click here.

***Keyano College policies and procedures are subject to change with limited notice as Alberta Health Services’ guidelines require and new information is provided.

The health and safety of our staff, students, and college community is of utmost importance. All protocols that have been in place since our last notice on October 18, regarding masks and social distancing are still in effect; however, until further notice, the following additional protocols will be in place effective November 1, 2021:

• All students are required to be fully vaccinated or have an approved exemption. Fully vaccinated means two weeks after your second dose. Additional information is available from Alberta Health Services.
• Students must be able to provide their Campus Access Pass at all times to enter all Keyano College buildings.
• To obtain a Campus Access Pass, students must show proof of being fully vaccinated or an approved medical or religious exemption. Your Campus Access Pass can be picked up at the Registrar’s Office. Click here to upload proof of vaccination or exemption.
• Students with a second vaccine scheduled on or before November 16 or those without an approved exemption may access campus with a privately paid for proof of a negative rapid test within 72 hours of accessing campus. Campus access with proof of a negative rapid test will be extended until November 30. Keyano College will not be providing on-campus rapid testing or reimbursing students for rapid testing.
• Students must have their second dose on or before November 16 to be fully vaccinated by November 30.
• Students who are non-compliant by November 30 will be withdrawn with no further refunds.
• Masks are required in all indoor spaces. That means in the College, in the halls, in the classrooms, in common areas, in the buildings. No exceptions. Social distancing is required in all common areas.

Please understand – All students still need to be fully vaccinated or have an approved exemption. We are simply extending the deadline from October 31, 2021 to November 30, 2021.

Security will be checking for compliance at all entrances.

*Non-credit students please follow the process in place through the School of Continuing Education.

As you are aware, on September 15 the Government of Alberta announced new vaccine requirements and measures to slow the spread of COVID-19 and reduce the strain on the health care system. These measures took effect September 16 and 20. All employee and student communications were issued last week based on information available at the time.

Since Friday September 17, there have been new developments, specifically:

• a change to the Alberta Restrictions Exemption Program (REP) that categorizes post-secondary institutions as out-of-scope
• introduction of CMOH Order 042-2021 (viewable here) that gives Post-secondary institutions the authority to implement a student proof of vaccination program on September 20
• individuals can now access a convenient card-sized proof of vaccination on alberta.ca/CovidRecords

College leadership has reviewed CMOH Order 042-2021 and intends to implement a student proof of vaccination program that will permit resumption of in-class learning on October 4. Classes will continue to be delivered on-line for the next two weeks to allow for planning and implementation.

We have sought clarification from Advanced Education as to whether CMOH Order 042-2021 is applicable to employees of an institution as some language in the Order has created confusion. I want to stress that we cannot rule out that proof of vaccination for employees may be a requirement under CMOH 042-2021, albeit unlikely, or become a requirement at some future date via provincial measures or introduced by the College. However, we advise all faculty and staff to get vaccinated if they have not done so already. This is an important action that will enable the campus to remain open and protect our community.

Some students will refuse to get vaccinated and their options will be limited:

• get vaccinated
• obtaining a medical exemption or exemption on charter protected grounds
• withdrawal from program
• produce a COVID-19 negative test at their own expense
• produce a COVID-19 test at the College expense if the student received a first dose after September 20 and second dose on or before October 18. Students must be fully immunized by November 1
On Friday September 17, College Leadership approved implementation of a proof of vaccination program for SSWC recreation patrons and student athletes. This will permit practices and competition to continue.

FAQ'S  

Keyano College Student Medical Exemption Form   Keyano College Student Religious Exemption Form

Keyano College Student Vaccine Declaration Form

We want to thank Academic Leadership and Faculty for their quick pivot to get programs on-line for today. We also want to thank everyone involved in navigating the new measures thus far, knowing more work is to be done. We are committed to information sharing and answering employee and student questions. We are working on a frequently asked questions guide and messaging. Details are being worked and we will share information as soon as possible.

Service Areas

Please review below for mode of service delivery for Sept 20, 2021 and beyond. 

May 26 - Keyano College to Deliver Majority of Fall Courses Online

May 4, 2020 - Keyano delaying Spring Semester start until May 11

April 22, 2020 - New measures to support students affected by COVID-19

Final Grades and Course Outlines

Final grades for Winter 2020 credit courses will be assigned as per the course outline.  Generally, these are letter grades, with the exception of College Preparation and Trades programs who report in percentage, and some courses which are identified as Pass/Fail. As part of the transition to remote learning, instructors may have updated the course evaluation scheme in the course outline.  Your instructor will communicate the revised course evaluation and post it in Moodle.

If you are struggling to complete your courses, please contact your instructor and/or chairperson to explore course completion options.

Exams

Final Exams for Keyano College courses will be administered at the end of the Winter 2020 semester at the discretion of instructors.  Instructors are exploring alternative assessment such as open book exams and final assignment instead of a final exam. If final examinations are to be completed, the exam will be done remotely to keep everyone safe.   Your instructor will provide you details about how the exam will be administered online.

Exam period is from April 14 – April 22. See Keyano’s Winter 2020 exam schedule for your exam dates and times.

Student Supports

Student Services is here to help students.  For help, please email and we will follow up with you to determine how best to help.  All of our Student Services employees offer face-to-face on-line support. 

• For help with homework or assignments contact the Skill Centre.  
  
• For help with time management, organization, study skills email Academic Success. 
  
• For learning accommodations contact Accessibility Services.  
  
• For Mental Health support please email Wellness Services. 
• For library services support contact the Library. 
• For student advising email Student Advisors. 

Important: After Tuesday, March 24, staff (other than executive, facilities, and some IT) will require approval from their VP or an Executive Committee member for access. All will need to sign in and out with Security at Entrance F in the Main Clearwater Campus. Facilities will begin the process of shutting down buildings after Tuesday. 

Students requiring access to computers for course completion will be accommodated through Housing.

We apologize for any inconvenience. As always, our top priority is the health and safety of our staff and students, as well as community. We encourage all to continue to practice social distancing and proper personal hygiene (proper and regular hand washing) at all times.

For the most up to date information on Keyano’s response to the pandemic, visit Keyano.ca/coronavirus. For the most up-to-date information about COVID-19, please visit the Government of Canada and Alberta Health websites.

Please also opt in to our messaging system, SchoolMessenger, for urgent and important messages.

Students can apply for emergency financial support through the Government of Alberta that covers,

• Food, clothing, child care, transportation, damage deposit, temporary accommodation, utility arrears (one off), and eviction prevention payments (one off).

Even if you're from another province you can apply, as technically you're an Albertan resident while at college, however, it is better that you contact you home province first.

Visit the Government of Alberta's emergency financial assistance webpage to find out more. 

The federal government is also placing a six-month interest-free moratorium on the repayment of Canada Student Loans for all individuals currently in the process of repaying these loans. Alberta Student Loan repayments will be paused for six months, beginning March 30, 2020.

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to present unprecedented challenges for all Albertans and for our Keyano community.

Given the rapidly evolving situation, Keyano College will cancel the 2020 Convocation ceremonies planned for this spring. Graduating students will receive their parchments through Canada Post.

We realize this is disappointing for many. Please note, although convocation ceremonies are cancelled, we are taking measures to ensure, where possible, studies can be completed online and successful students can graduate.   

• Nursing and Practical Nursing students will be contacted directly from the Nursing Faculty regarding the status of the Pinning Ceremony. 

The March-April and May-June intakes for apprenticeship training are cancelled. Refunds will be automatically processed, there is no need to contact the Office of the Registrar for confirmation at this time. Refunds will be sent to the address identified in your MyTradeSecrets account.
Advanced Education has been working with eleven post-secondary institutions who deliver classroom learning to determine the best course of action that will help protect the health of apprentices, instructors and staff.
Apprentices who started classroom instruction on or after March 2, 2020 will also be refunded. Priority will be given to affected apprentices seeking to re-register for classes in the 2020/21 academic year. Details to follow.

Apprentices who started technical training before March 2, 2020 will be contacted and advised by their institution about next steps for distance learning options, assessments and completion. Apprentices who complete the program and are in good academic standing will not be required to challenge the provincial theory or practical examinations.

For more information please visit the provinces trades website. You can also contact the AIT Information Line at 1-800-248-4823 if you need information or wish to discuss your apprenticeship.

Thank you for your patience while we work through the logistics of resuming delivery of Keyano’s Power Engineering COOP program.

Both Power Engineering 3rd and 4th Class will resume classes on Friday, March 20. The delivery of the program will proceed as scheduled with accommodation for time missed, if necessary. The format of delivery will be as an online/blended technology format to ensure that academic programming integrity is maintained.

Your instructors will contact you directly via email to share the updated schedule and course information.

We are currently in the process of converting our programs below to online delivery. To register for any upcoming online courses, please log into Self Service or call Office of the Registrar at 791-4801, or email Continuing Education registration. If you are registered in any of these programs up until the end of April, we will be contacting you for more information.

Professional Certificates

Computer Training

Shifting to Wellness

Languages (French & Spanish)

Professional Development

Online courses will be delivered via Moodle and Microsoft Teams software. Please ensure that you can log into your Keyano Mail account.

Take our fully developed online Asset Planning & Management program!

Our online partners also offer training opportunities! See online courses available with Ed2Go, MindEdge, CarriersEdge, Contendo and Speech Science.

Students affected by cancellations or postponement of the following courses will be contacted directly.
• Equipment Safety Training
• Driver Training (Class 1 MELT & Class 3)
• Testing Services
• Computer Skills Workshops

Wellness Services understands that this is a time of high anxiety and will be providing wellness tips and resources to help you better deal with the rapidly changing situation.

 Please contact Wellness Services if you would like to see a specific topic covered.

As an update to our earlier notice, please note that students will be allowed access to College buildings to access or remove personal property as well as to use college computers and study areas.

Classes remain cancelled. Over the coming days we will be moving courses online and will communicate more with you at later time about that. We encourage all students to practice social distancing and proper personal hygiene (proper and regular hand washing) at all times.

Please note: We will require students to wear students IDs while using College facilities.

This remains a quickly changing situation and we ask that all students check their emails regularly. We encourage all students to also sign up for SchoolMessenger.

We ask any students experiencing food insecurities to watch for future communications. For official information on the COVID-19 outbreak please visit the Government of Alberta webpage.