Latest Updates on COVID-19 Measures
Latest Updates on COVID-19 Measures
Updates on COVID-19
Updated: 08 March 2021
In response to the 2019 COVID-19 outbreak, as well as the latest measures implemented by the local government, the Singapore campus of James Cook University has put in place a set of protective measures and advice to keep our students and staff healthy and safe, as well as to better mitigate risks and minimise disruption.
Students will be supported via blended learning as per relevant government directive and prevailing social distancing measures. Students may refer to their respective timetables here.
From Monday 29 June 2020, the campus will be open to students and assigned staff. The campus will be open on Monday to Friday (8.30am to 6pm) and Saturday (8.30am to 1pm), and closed on Sunday and Public Holidays. Some programs may be offered outside these hours. Safe distancing and safe management measures will be put in place to ensure the well-being of students and staff. For details on the latest safe management guidelines, click here.
Facilities and services such as the Learning Centre, the library, IT labs, science lab, aquaculture lab, trading room and counselling services will be available on campus. In addition, self-study will be allowed on campus during campus operating hours.
The gym will also be open to students and staff in compliance with ActiveSG Safe Distancing requirements, allowing a maximum of 2 people in the gym at any time. Gym members can only use the Gym via booking of time slots with the link provided by Campus Activities Office. For more information, please contact campusactivities-singapore@jcu.edu.au.
You can find out more about our COVID-19 Action Plan here. In the event that you are feeling unwell or there is a suspected case of COVID-19, please follow the evacuation plan outlined in Annex G of the COVID-19 Action Plan.
Students
Who you are / your situation: | Action required |
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New students |
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Students returning to campus |
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All students |
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Graduating students |
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If you are experiencing respiratory symptoms (i.e. fever, cough, sore throat and runny nose), please visit https://flu.gowhere.gov.sg/ for a list of nearby Public Health Preparedness Clinics.
Assessment
- Face-to-face invigilated examinations have been replaced with an online equivalent submitted via LearnJCU or an alternative assessment task.
- Lecturers will update the subject outlines and inform students about the final assessment.
Grading (not applicable to ELPP and Foundation)
The University has decided to revert to the GPA grading convention https://www.jcu.edu.au/students/exams-and-results/grade-point-average-gpa from SP53 2020 onward. Thus, ALL subjects will be graded as per GPA grading system except for chained subjects from SP51 2020 and SP52 2020.
FAQ
For answers to frequently asked questions about your studies and exams amid COVID-19, please click here.
Staff
Who you are / your situation: | Action required |
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| Staff returning to campus |
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All staff except the above |
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Measures for inbound travellers
In view of the evolving COVID-19 situation globally, Singapore has put in place additional precautionary measures for some travellers entering Singapore. Please view the latest measures for inbound travellers here.
Health and medical matters
- Please ensure that you wear a mask, as part of measures by the local authorities to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
- Visit the doctor or rest at home if you are unwell.
- Take the necessary precautions, as advised by Ministry of Health (MOH).
- Subscribe to Gov.sg WhatsApp channel to receive the latest information about COVID-19 here.
- Download the TraceTogether app to assist in contact tracing and curb the spread of the coronavirus here.
Let us work together by being socially responsible and do our own part in keeping good personal hygiene.