Crisis Centre
Due to weather conditions, UPEI's Charlottetown and St. Peter's Bay campuses will remain closed for the day on Monday, December 15, 2025. Exams that were previously scheduled for today at 9 am, 2 pm, and 7 pm are postponed; they will now take place at the same times on Thursday, December 18. Students may contact their instructors for more information.
The AVC Veterinary Teaching Hospital will remain open for emergencies.
When campuses are closed, only students in residence housing and essential workers are permitted to be at UPEI locations. Download the UPEI SAFE app from the App Store or Google Play to receive push notifications on your device.
University crisis and emergency contacts
Urgent medical emergencies
Call 9-1-1 or visit the closest emergency department
Fire, ambulance
Call 9-1-1
Urgent mental health and addictions support
Call 9-1-1 or visit the closest emergency department
Mental health and addictions phone line: 1-833-553-6983
24-hour Island Helpline: 1-800-218-2885
UPEI Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office
Email: sv-pro@upei.ca
Telephone: 902-620-5090
Visit the Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office website
UPEI Security Services
Telephone: 902-566-0384
Email: security@upei.ca
Location: Central Utility Building
Hours: 24 hours a day, all year
Visit the Security Services website
UPEI SAFE
UPEI SAFE is the University’s safety app and mass notification system which helps UPEI advise the campus community about university/storm closures and any safety issues.
Non-urgent medical care
UPEI Health and Wellness Centre
Location: W. A. Murphy Student Centre, 2nd floor, (north end, above the UPEI Bookstore)
Hours: 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. Closed from 12:00 to 12:45 pm for lunch.
Email: healthcentre@upei.ca
Telephone: 902-566-0616
Fax: 902-566-0786
Pandemic Planning - COVID-19 information
The University of Prince Edward Island has a pandemic plan and will communicate developments about the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and other communicable diseases as per guidance from the PEI Chief Public Health Office. UPEI recommends that you seek information from official government sources.
