Despite the move, it remains mandatory for first-year students living in residence at the U of C to purchase a meal plan. "Residence Services is currently exploring various options to house students, including residence life programming, adhering to [the] Alberta government's re-opening rules and guidelines." "I would probably not stay in residence if I was a first-year student right now," she said. Other Alberta universities are also making changes to their residences for the fall in case COVID-19 restrictions remain in place. Move inThe University of Lethbridge, University of Alberta and Mount Royal University said they won't have their usual one-day move-in process.

Source: CBC News July 13, 2020 10:30 UTC