KITCHENER -- Post-secondary institutions in Waterloo and Guelph are preparing for classes to start in September.

The University of Guelph has mandated vaccines for anyone coming to campus, along with Wilfrid Laurier University and the University of Waterloo.

The University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier University and the University of Guelph will require proof of vaccination status.

Conestoga College has mandated COVID-19 vaccines for students living in residence buildings.

Here's a breakdown of all the policies for the local institutions.

UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO

Staff and students at UW will need to self-declare their COVID-19 vaccination status before coming to campus this fall.

Starting Sept. 7, anyone coming to campus will need to provide proof of their vaccination status.

Campus Check-In will be available starting Sept. 1. People can answer "yes" if they received a second dose at least 14 days prior to their visit. Anyone who selects "no" or "prefer not to answer" will receive literature on COVID-19 vaccinations and will be directed to a rapid antigen testing screening program.

People who aren't vaccinated will need a negative COVID-19 test prior to arriving at campus.

Students living in residence will need to receive a vaccine approved by either Health Canada or the World Health Organization. The school said students will need to get at least one dose before moving into residence and provide proof of vaccination. They should get a second dose by Nov. 1.

WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY

Students, staff and faculty will need to be fully vaccinated to come to Wilfrid Laurier University in September.

Anyone who isn't vaccinated will need to undergo regular testing and have a negative test to come to campus.

Proof of vaccination status is required before Sept. 7. Anyone who isn't fully vaccinated will need to receive both doses by Oct. 8.

Student athletes playing interuniversity sports will also need to get vaccinated before they can compete or travel. The school said they must be fully vaccinated at least two weeks before joining their teams for competitions.

UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH

On Aug. 12, the University of Guelph announced COVID-19 vaccines will be mandatory for the 2021-22 school year.

The mandate includes faculty, staff and students at the Guelph and Ridgetown campuses and indoors at all U of G-managed field stations.

On Aug. 23, the university updated its vaccination plan to say anyone visiting campus would need to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Anyone who is exempt from vaccination will need to show a negative COVID-19 test no more than 72 hours before accessing indoor spaces.

Varsity athletes at the U of G will need to confirm their vaccination status by Sept. 30.

CONESTOGA COLLEGE

Conestoga College is considering a campus-wide COVID-19 vaccination requirement for the winter semester. It will make a decision about the requirement by October.

Students living in residence must be fully vaccinated for the fall semester.