Campus Access

1. Are you currently experiencing one or more of the symptoms below that are new or worsening? Symptoms should not be chronic or related to other known causes or conditions.
   • Fever and/or chills Temperature of 37.8 degrees Celsius/100 degrees Fahrenheit or higher
   • Cough or barking cough (croup), not related to asthma, post-infectious reactive airways, COPD, or other known causes or conditions you already have
   • Shortness of breath Not related to asthma or other known causes or conditions you already have
   • Decrease or loss of smell or taste not related to seasonal allergies, neurological disorders, or other known causes or conditions you already have
   • (For adults 18 years or older)
     • Fatigue. lethargy, malaise and/or myalgias
     • Unusual tiredness, lack of energy, not related to depression, insomnia, thyroid dysfunction, or other known causes or conditions you already have
     • If you received a COVID-19 vaccination in the last 48 hours and are experiencing mild fatigue that only began after vaccination, select “No.”
   • (For children under 18 years)
     • Nausea, vomiting and/or diarrhea not related to irritable bowel syndrome, anxiety, menstrual cramps, or other known causes or conditions you already have
2. In the last 14 days, have you travelled outside of Canada AND been advised to quarantine (as per the federal quarantine requirements)?
3. Has a doctor, health care provider, or public health unit told you that you should currently be isolating (staying at home)?
   • This can be because of an outbreak or contact tracing.
4. In the last 10 days, have you been identified as a “close contact” of someone who currently has COVID-19?
   • If public health has advised you that you do not need to self-isolate (e.g., you are fully immunized* or have tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 90 days and since been cleared), select “No.”
5. In the last 10 days, have you received a COVID Alert exposure notification on your cell phone?
   • If you are have already gone for a test and got a negative result, select "No."
   • If you are fully immunized or have tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 90 days and since been cleared, select "No."
6. In the last 10 days, have you tested positive on a rapid antigen test or a homebased self-testing kit?
   • If you have since tested negative on a lab-based PCR test, select “No.”
7. Is anyone you live with currently experiencing any new COVID-19 symptoms and/or waiting for test results after experiencing symptoms?
   • If the individual experiencing symptoms received a COVID-19 vaccination in the last 48 hours and is experiencing mild fatigue, muscle aches, and/or joint pain that only began after vaccination, select “No.”
   • If you are fully immunized or have tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 90 days and since been cleared, select “No.”

* A fully immunized individual is defined as any individual who is 14 days past receiving their second dose of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine series or their first dose of a one-dose COVID-19 vaccine series (i.e., Johnson and Johnson).

Paid parking will return to Mohawk College on September 1, 2021.

Beginning September 1, 2021, all employees and students who will be coming to the Fennell, Stoney Creek campuses, and the Centre for Aviation Technology at the Hamilton Airport, will be required to purchase parking.

With many students continuing to study through a mix of in-class and virtual and remote learning, the Parking Office will be offering expanded and flexible parking permit options to accommodate a variety of parking needs.

Students will need to purchase parking permits if they will be coming to campus on or after September 1. Permits can be purchased online on the Parking website.

In addition to parking, campus is accessible by public transit and active transportation like cycling, walking, and rolling. For updates on these services and links to COVID-19 safety information for carpooling, ridesharing and transit, visit the Transit section of the Campus Access website.

Flexible permit options are available through the Honk Parking App.

Flexible parking permits will be available for purchase through the HONK parking app. Flex Passes are pre-purchased passes that are validated at the time of parking. Passes can be purchased in blocks of 5 or 10, and are valid for use within the academic semester they are purchased in. Please note that if you choose this option you must activate the permit via the Honk App when you arrive on campus.

Paid Parking is required at the Mohawk Centre for Aviation Technology.

Beginning September 1, 2021 paid parking will be enforced at the Mohawk Centre for Aviation Technology at the Hamilton Airport. Students and employees will be required to purchase a permit online. You will then be sent a physical permit that must be displayed in your vehicle. The physical permit only needs to be displayed while parking at the Centre for Aviation Technology.

Parking at the IAHS Campus at McMaster University.

Parking at the IAHS is managed by McMaster University. For information about parking at the McMaster University campus visit McMaster Parking.

If you have any questions regarding parking, please contact Parking Services by email @ parking [at] mohawkcollege.ca.

Monthly parking at the IAHS campus at McMaster will remain at no charge until August 31st 2021. Monthly parking fees will restart on Sept 1 2021. Sales for fall monthly permits will begin July 15 2021.

Flexible parking pass options to accommodate new or increasing levels of in-person activities on campus will be available this fall including a part time permit.

Part Time Permit

On a temporary basis (from September 2021 to December 2021), a part time permit option will be offered.

It is suitable for those working hybrid schedules of some remote and some on site shifts.

• It will be valid for 10 visits in a calendar month.
• Each sequence of in/out on campus will be deducted as one visit from your transponder i.e. if you leave mid-day to go out for lunch you would have 2 visits deducted that day.
• There will be no refunds available for unused visits.

For parking rates refer to the McMaster Parking website.

Inter-zone Hours

Changes to inter-zone hours will be made on Sept 1 2021. For the fall term, staff and faculty with a monthly permit will have the following access:

• 24/7 access to Underground Stadium and Lot H. Ward Ave Permits will also have 24/7 access to Lots NP.
• Access after 12:30 pm to Lots B, C, D, G and Q.
• No access to all other lots.

Shuttle Bus - West Campus (applicable to Lots N/P and Ward permit holders)

Shuttle bus hours in the fall will be 6:30 am to 7:00 pm Monday to Friday

What IAHS employees need to do:

Please email parking [at] mcmaster.ca by August 7 2021 to let us know whether you intend to resume parking for Fall 2021. We can also be reached by phone at 905 525 9140 extension 24232 for assistance.

HSR Bus Pass

The student HSR U-Pass fee is being reinstated for the Fall 2021 semester.

Until the fee is reinstated, if you require access to local transit, you can load funds onto your PRESTO card for individual rides or monthly passes. This can be done online at prestocard.ca or at any of the PRESTO Customer Service locations within Hamilton.

Use the HSRNow trip planner to plan your route to campus.

See COVID-19 related service and safety updates from HSR.

See COVID-19 related FAQs for Transit Customers from HSR.

GO Transit

Use the GO Transit trip planner to plan your route into Hamilton.

See COVID-19 related safety updates from GO Transit.

Secure Bike Parking Facility

The secure bike parking facility is open for the fall semester and a sanitizing station has been provided. Unenclosed bike racks are also available - please follow all public health guidelines when locking and removing bikes from the racks.

The Secure Bike Parking Facility is found on Fennell campus, between the P3 Short-Term Parking Lot and the B-Wing. To activate your free bike parking membership, register via the digital form: Secure Bike Parking Request Form.

There are 2 self-service bike repair stations at Fennell Campus that will help ensure your cycling commute to Mohawk is a safe one.

Bike Loan Program

The bike loan program through the Mohawk Library is currently suspended due to COVID-19. Hamilton Bike Share offers a network of bikes for loan that are available throughout central and west Hamilton. For a fee, Hamilton Bike Share bikes can be picked up and dropped off to any of the designated locations around the city. New Hope Community Bikes offers refurbished bikes for sale.

Community Resources

Visit the City of Hamilton cycling page for route maps and other information.

The Keddy Access Trail is a 2.7-kilometer lane that spans between Hunter Street and West 5th that is accessible and safe for pedestrians and cyclists.

The Mountain Climber Program allows cyclists to take the HSR bus up or down the escarpment for free at certain locations.

There are 5 sets of escarpment stairs in the City of Hamilton that allow pedestrians and cyclists a safe and effective way to climb the escarpment.

See COVID-19 related guidance for Taxi and Ride Sharing Vehicles from the City of Hamilton

See COVID-19 related guidance for transit passengers from the Province of Ontario

Mohawk has 16 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at the Fennell and Stoney Creek campuses. Charging is free for parking permit holders. Electric vehicle charging stations remain available for use. Charging is allowed up to 4 hours daily per vehicle. Please follow all public health guidelines when using the stations.

Due to COVID-19, Zipcar is not currently offering its car-sharing vehicles at Fennell Campus. Zipcar is still available in other areas of the city for use by the Mohawk College community. Learn more and sign up.

Disposable face masks

Anyone coming to a Mohawk College campus this spring and summer will be required to wear a college-supplied face mask at all times while on campus. The masks will be available at the security check-in desks and must be worn while on campus. You may request a new mask at any time. Please continue to wear your own mask while travelling to and from the college.

Please refer to the Health Protocols section of our website for information on how to safely put on and remove face masks and other required PPE.

As of July 20, 2020, the wearing of a mask or face covering in an enclosed premise is required within the City of Hamilton. The mask or face covering must cover your nose, mouth and chin, without gapping. For more information, please refer to https://www.hamilton.ca/coronavirus/face-coverings-and-masks-by-law. This includes hallways, elevators, lobbies, classrooms, washrooms and other common use areas. Wearing a mask is not an alternative to physical distancing. Every effort should be made to keep a 6 foot or 2-metre distance even when wearing a mask. A face covering or mask is not required in areas such as a private office, or if you are within or behind a physical barrier. You may also temporarily remove a face covering or mask where necessary for the purpose of eating or drinking.

With the exception of programs where Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be required, Mohawk College will not be providing masks to students or employees.

Accommodation will be provided to people who cannot wear a mask for medical reasons, and those who require accommodations in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. If you require accommodation exemption with respect to wearing a mask, please contact equityandinclusion [at] mohawkcollege.ca (Equity and Inclusion).

Please be respectful of those who cannot wear a mask by maintaining the minimum 6 feet or 2 metre distance from these individuals.

If you require accommodation with wearing a mask, please contact equityandinclusion [at] mohawkcollege.ca (Equity and Inclusion).

For more information on the dos and don'ts of mask wearing, please view this poster from the Government of Ontario.

How to make your own reusable face mask

Reusable masks can be made from everyday materials such as old t-shirts, towels or pillowcases. Your mask must fit snugly over your nose and mouth and must contain at least 2 layers of fabric.

Here is the resource for how to make your own face mask:

• Written information on how to make your own face mask

How to put on and remove your Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

The following resources provide guidance on proper donning (putting on) and doffing (removal) procedures for personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Donning of Personal Protective Equipment (PDF)
• Doffing of Personal Protective Equipment (PDF)

Masks should NOT be placed on anyone who has difficulty breathing or is not able to remove the mask without assistance. If you have any questions or concerns about mask wearing on campus, please contact equityandinclusion [at] mohawkcollege.ca (Equity and Inclusion).

Everyone on campus will be expected to respect physical distancing measures by maintaining a safe distance (2 meters or six feet) from others.

To enhance your safety, please follow Public Health direction and frequently wash your hands with soap and water or use the hand sanitizer provided.

If you are a student and begin to feel ill, please notify your faculty member.

If you are an employee, please notify your supervisor.

Go home and contact your healthcare provider and follow their directions.

*Important Information for Students (International and Canadian) Arriving from Outside Canada
All international students travelling to Mohawk College from outside of Canada are required to self-isolate for a period of 14-days. Also, any other students returning to Canada within 14-days of the start date of their program must also complete a 14-day self-isolation period. These rules apply after any subsequent international travel for as long as the self-isolation requirement remains a directive of the Government of Canada.

Where Mohawk College becomes aware of any compliance issues within the 14-day mandatory self-isolation period; and/or any cases of COVID-19 infection during the 14-day mandatory quarantine period, we will coordinate with Public Health Authorities and other local authorities where necessary.

Self-disclosure of confirmed/suspected COVID-19 illness for employees and students

Consistent with the Health Risk to College Procedure, Mohawk College is asking that students and employees who have tested positive for COVID-19 or have had symptoms that are consistent with COVID-19 complete this online COVID-19 Self Disclosure Form so that we can help reduce the spread of the virus. Mohawk College will not mandate this request.

Once you have submitted the form, one of our team members from Student Wellness or Human Resources will follow up with you directly. You can expect questions about how long you have had symptoms, which part of the campus was visited and who you were in contact with during the time of feeling ill, in addition to 14 days prior.

Sharing this information will help us to set plans to help reduce the risk of infection for you and others. No personal information or names will be shared with others. Mohawk College will work with local Public Health to determine next steps including possibly notifying everyone that has been in contact with “an individual” while at Mohawk College so that others can decide if they should self-monitor or seek medical attention.

If you have any questions, or want to learn more about COVID-19 in Ontario, here are some Important Public Health links for you:

• Ministry of Health
• Public Health Ontario
• Hamilton Public Health

The MSA will not be available on campus, but still have resources, services, and events available online. Check the MSA website for the most up-to-date information.

There will be limited Food Services available at the Fennell and Stoney Creek campuses for the Winter semester. For a complete list of locations including hours of operation visit: https://www.mohawkcollege.ca/campus-services/food-services

Vending machines snacks and beverages will also be available at various locations.

IAHS (Institute for Applied Health Sciences) campus at McMaster University

The IAHS Cafe within the IAHS Building will be closed for the Winter Semester. For food options at McMaster University, please visit their Hospitality page at https://hospitality.mcmaster.ca/locations/on-campus/

Washrooms will be open with measures in place to maintain physical distancing.

All common areas will be closed and not available for use.

This includes all on-campus non-denominational rooms of prayer and reflection as these spaces do not allow for adequate physical distancing. If you require accommodation with respect to these services, please contact equityandinclusion [at] mohawkcollege.ca (Equity and Inclusion).

Water fountains/water bottle filling stations will be available for students and employees to use at their own risk.

Students with in-person program requirements and employees who are required to be on campus must use their ONE Card to access campus. The ONE card will confirm that you are approved to be on campus. When you tap your ONE card at the security desk you are also confirming that you have completed and passed the Daily Health Screening questionnaire. Students and employees who are new to the college and need a ONE Card must submit a photo online. If you are a returning student or employee who needs to replace your ONE Card, submit the ONE Card Replacement Request Form online. Once you have submitted your request you will be contacted to arrange curb-side pickup of the new card. Questions? Please onecard [at] mohawkcollege.ca (email the One Card office).

Continuing Education (CE) students who are attending classes on campus are also required to have a special Mohawk College Access Card. The CE program area will arrange to distribute Access Cards to students on the first day of their on campus class. Please bring photo ID for campus access for the first class.

Lockers at the Fennell & Stoney Creek campus are available for rent for those students with labs and in person classes starting Tuesday, September 8, at 9:00 am.
Locker Rental instructions

The Mohawk Residence at the Fennell campus is offering accommodations to enrolled for the 2020-2021 academic year. For more information, and to request accommodations, please visit the Mohawk Residence webpage.