Covid-19 FAQs

Please follow the advice available on NHS Inform. They will be able to advise you of the latest guidance on what to do.

Face coverings are no longer legally required in indoor spaces including all our university premises; however, the Scottish Government strongly recommends that you continue to wear a face covering in crowded and enclosed spaces.

We have removed our social distancing requirement when on campus, but please continue to follow the Scottish Government's 'Covid sense' guidance.

We understand that events connected to the pandemic can be unsettling and you may feel anxious about your own situation or those of loved ones either in this country or overseas. Our Wellbeing & Inclusion team is here to help you through. Please get in touch if you are experiencing difficulties with your mental health by dropping us an email at counselling@napier.ac.uk or call us on 0131 455 2459.

You can also access free, anonymous, online support with Togetherall. Whether you're struggling to sleep, feeling low, stressed or unable to cope, Togetherall can help you get support, take control and feel better. To join, simply go to togetherall.com and sign up.

Scotland's travel rules for people arriving from abroad have now ended. If you’re arriving in Scotland from another country, you do not need to:

• complete a Passenger Locator Form
• take any COVID-19 tests before you leave for Scotland, or after you arrive
• isolate when you arrive

Please follow the advice available on NHS Inform. They will be able to advise you of the latest guidance on what to do.

Most people no longer need to take a coronavirus test and should follow guidance on staying at home if unwell. Testing remains available to specific groups in order to protect highest risk settings and support clinical care - visit the NHS Inform website for more information.

Face coverings are no longer legally required in indoor spaces including all our university premises; however, the Scottish Government strongly recommends that you continue to wear a face covering in crowded and enclosed spaces.

You can visit other people and have guests over. However, everyone should continue to act carefully and remain cautious.

Please continue to refer to current Scottish Government guidance on how to stay safe.

We have a team of accommodation staff and resident assistants who are here to support you with what you need. Please check your kitchen noticeboard for details or visit our Accommodation Contact Us page.

The University's Student Wellbeing team can also provide you with services such as drop-in phone sessions, counselling and workshops aimed at giving you the support and resources you need. For more information, visit our Wellbeing pages.

It's important that you travel to Scotland to take part in your learning with us. You will be able to get vaccinated when you arrive, and we have safety measures in place to make learning with us as safe as possible.

All students are expected to be in Edinburgh for the start of the trimester so that you are ready and able to make the most of your studies with us. You will have face-to-face classes that you are expected to attend, which will not be replicated online.

Scotland's travel rules for people arriving from abroad have now ended. If you’re arriving in Scotland from another country, you do not need to:

• complete a Passenger Locator Form
• take any COVID-19 tests before you leave for Scotland, or after you arrive
• isolate when you arrive

The Scottish Government has confirmed that you will be eligible to receive the Covid-19 vaccine on arrival in Scotland. When you arrive in Edinburgh, it is important that you register with a doctor as soon as possible.