As we head into the summer, we hope everyone is able to take some well-deserved time to rest and recharge – and we also want to share some important safety updates ahead of the Fall Term. All students and staff are encouraged to take a few moments to review the changes to campus safety and security measures to ensure you’re prepared for both the summer and the upcoming term.

Summer Campus Hours

As of Monday, June 2, summer campus hours are in effect at the Exchange District Campus (EDC) and Notre Dame Campus (NDC) as follows:

• Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Saturday and Sunday, swipe card access only at EDC and enter through Building C at NDC.
• All RRC Polytech campuses are closed for statuary holidays, July 1 (Canada Day) and August 4 (Terry Fox Day).

Accessing the Campus this Summer

Entering the Exchange District Campus:

For accessing EDC during regular weekday hours, students and staff are required to present their RRC Polytech-issued ID card upon arrival. Swipe card access only for campus entry between 6:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. On weekends, campus is accessible by swipe card access only from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

If you forget, or do not yet have, your RRC Polytech-issued ID, please use the buzzer for the intercom system to connect with a member of the security team.

Entering the Notre Dame Campus:

For accessing NDC during regular weekday hours, students and staff can enter through available building entrances. Contractors and visitors must check in with Security Services in Building C upon their arrival.

For campus entry between 6:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. on weekdays, staff, students and visitors must enter through Building C, using the doors on the east side. On weekends, campus is only accessible through the Building C doors.

Looking Ahead – Changes to Entering Campus this Fall – EDC Only

RRC Polytech is evolving the process on how people enter the Exchange District Campus. We are sharing this information now in advance of the updates that will be implemented for the Fall Term, so you can have time to familiarize yourself and ensure you’re prepared.

What will remain – security personnel will still be stationed at each entrance to welcome you and provide any assistance as needed.

What is changing – beginning in the Fall Term, all students and staff will be required to scan their RRC Polytech-issued ID cards to enter campus. The process of scanning your ID card is the same as how you access RRC Polytech’s gym facilities, or a similar process to how you would scan your membership card in-store at Costco.

For students and staff who do not have an RRC Polytech-issued ID card or need to replace theirs, visit rrc.ca/ID for more information. Everyone is encouraged to get their ID card in advance of the Fall Term, to avoid any delays.

Safe Walk and Safe Ride Phones

Safe Walk and Safe Ride phones across EDC and NDC will be converted to Security Help Phones. This means that students, staff and visitors can use these phones to connect directly to RRC Polytech’s Security Services team for general security questions, concerns, or to access services such as Safe Walk and Safe Ride.

To find out where Security Help Phones are located on campus, visit the EDC Security Webpage and the NDC Security Webpage.

Safe Walk and Safe Ride Services

Safe Walk and Safe Ride services will remain in operation throughout the summer at EDC and NDC, providing students, staff and visitors with a secure ride or escorted walk between two points on campus, or to a point near RRC Polytech.

To arrange for a Safe Walk or Ride, use a Security Help phone, or call:

• EDC – 204-949-8305 
• NDC – 204-632-2323 

Thank You

We appreciate your ongoing support and feedback as we proactively work to implement safety and security measures to best support our campus community. As part of our commitment to keeping you informed about safety and security measures on campus, we will provide the next Safety Update in early August, ensuring that returning and new students and staff members are prepared for the Fall Term.