With the fall term underway, there are important updates to share, to ensure the safety, health and security of our campus community. RRC Polytech is committed to keeping you informed and connected with helpful resources and information, so that you can feel supported throughout the semester and into the winter term.

Campus hours

A reminder that campus hours for the Exchange District Campus (EDC) and Notre Dame Campus (NDC) are as follows:

• Monday to Friday – 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and student and staff access only from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
• Saturday and Sunday – swipe card or buzz-in access only at EDC and enter through Building C at NDC.
• All RRC Polytech campuses are closed in observance of Remembrance Day, Tuesday, November 11.

Changes to entry at the Exchange District Campus

As of January 2025, we made the shift to requiring students and staff to present their valid RRC Polytech-issued ID upon arrival. Alongside this new requirement, we added additional card readers for accessing elevators and spaces above the first floor.

These changes ensure that students and staff have the access to the spaces they need, while balancing the need for people to access public spaces on campus, including Tim Hortons, the Campus Store, and Student Services.

As shared in previous safety updates, changes are coming to the entry process at EDC to best support the safety and security of everyone on campus. The new barcode entry process is an evolution of how students, staff and visitors enter campus and access its spaces.

Starting November 10, 2025, RRC Polytech will be moving to card scan access at EDC. Students, staff and visitors can access campus through the designated entrances:

• The Roblin Centre – North and South Atrium doors
• Manitou a bi Bii daziigae – Elgin Plaza doors
• Paterson GlobalFoods Institute – Main Street and King Street doors

What to expect when arriving at EDC

Upon arrival at a designated campus entrance, please ensure you have your valid RRC Polytech ID available. Students and staff will scan their IDs at card readers similar to the fitness facility at EDC, or how you scan a membership card at Costco.

Security personnel will remain stationed at campus entrances to welcome you and provide any guidance as needed.

During the week of November 10, there will be a grace period while everyone gets familiar with the new process. During this time, if you forget your ID card or do not have one yet, you will be asked to report to the Security Desk, and a member of the security team will look up your student or staff ID for verification.

Everyone is encouraged to get or replace their RRC Polytech ID card in advance of November 10, to avoid any delays. To learn about how and where to get your student or staff ID, visit rrc.ca/ID.

Visitor and contractor access

Members of the public must have a stated reason for visiting the campus such as going to Tim Hortons, Student Services, the Campus Store, Culinary Exchange, or Jane’s. All visitors must check in with security upon arrival.

Approved visitors, such as service personnel, guests, contractors and people accessing the campus in support of our programs, will continue to be permitted on campus. A member of the security team will direct them to their destination on campus.

Accessing the Notre Dame Campus

To access 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 8:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. on weekdays, students and staff members are permitted to enter through Building C, using the doors on the east side. On weekends, campus is only accessible through the Building C doors.

Update on the Health Centre at the Exchange District Campus

As shared in the last update, a new health centre space is coming to EDC. While the initial opening date was slated for late fall, we are experiencing some delays. The anticipated opening date is now early 2026.

Services will include mental health support, sexual health education, injury and illness assessment, student medical plan development, and connections to internal and external resources like Student Support Services, Klinic, and the Crisis Response Centre.

In the interim, students and staff at EDC seeking health centre services, please call 204-632-2238 or email HealthServices@rrc.ca.

We welcome your feedback

RRC Polytech continues to work collaboratively to proactively introduce safety and security measures to best support our campus community. If you have any feedback or questions, please contact the Safety, Health and Security Services team at safety@rrc.ca.