4.1 Funding

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Overview

Funding is more than just tuition support and scholarships. Funding is also connected to other grants, programs, and services that can support your academic success. Understanding your eligibility also means learning about the responsibilities that may be attached to the financial support you receive, and the options you may have if there are disability-related reasons you are unable to meet those obligations. Continue reading →

3.6 Ways to De-Stress Before Your Exams

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De-Stress Strategies 

Taking an exam can be anxiety-provoking. Explore Understanding Stress and the Stress Response.1 This guides you to recognize your signs of stress, find ways to reduce your stress, and encourage you to search for a solution to your current challenges. Reflect on how you have coped with stress in a similar situation in the past or think of new ways to approach the situation. Also, please explore a list of apps and interactive resources!2

If you want to learn more in depth about mental health, you are encouraged to enroll in these two self-directed Canvas courses offer by the UBC Wellness Centre3:

  • Navigating Your Health and Wellbeing at UBC and Beyond
  • Mental Health: The Basics

School and Stress (UBC Project) by Psych2Go, 2021, licensed under CC-BY.

References:

  1. University of British Columbia. (n.d.). Understanding stress and the stress response. UBC Student Services. https://students.ubc.ca/health/health-topics/understanding-stress/
  2. University of British Columbia. (n.d.). Apps and interactive resources. UBC Student Services. https://students.ubc.ca/health/health-topics/understanding-stress/#apps-and-interactive-resources
  3. University of British Columbia. (n.d.). Self-directed learning: Canvas courses. UBC Student Services. https://students.ubc.ca/health/wellness-centre/wellbeing-training-education/#self-directed-learning-canvas-courses
  4. Psych2Go. (2021, September 2). School and stress (UBC project) [Video]. YouTube.

3.5 Academic Integrity at UBC

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Academic Integrity at UBC 

At the University of British Columbia, upholding academic integrity is essential to the ongoing functioning of the institution. As a UBC student, you are expected to familiarize yourself with the Discipline for Academic Misconduct.1 This section of the UBC Academic Calendar (Vancouver Campus) outlines details such as academic integrity expectations, processes of reviewing academic misconduct allegations, disciplinary measures etc.

As an institution of higher education, the UBC community promotes academic integrity. Please visit Academic Integrity at UBC2 to learn about the resources that are available to students. The aim is to foster awareness of academic integrity across UBC, provide education to our community members, and support students who are suspected of academic misconduct. You are encouraged to explore Academic Integrity for Students3 and complete the academic integrity learning modules (Vancouver modules).4

Introduction to Academic Integrity at UBC by UBC, 2022, licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0.

References:

  1. University of British Columbia. (n.d.). Discipline for academic misconduct. UBC Academic Calendar. https://vancouver.calendar.ubc.ca/campus-wide-policies-and-regulations/student-conduct-and-discipline/discipline-academic-misconduct
  2. University of British Columbia. (n.d.). Academic integrity at UBC. Office of the Provost & Vice-President Academic Vancouver Campus and Okanagan Campus. https://academicintegrity.ubc.ca/
  3. University of British Columbia. (n.d.). The place to learn about academic integrity at UBC. Office of the Provost & Vice-President Academic Vancouver Campus and Okanagan Campus. https://academicintegrity.ubc.ca/student-start/
  4. University of British Columbia. (n.d.). Check out our academic integrity learning modules. Office of the Provost & Vice-President Academic Vancouver Campus and Okanagan Campus. https://academicintegrity.ubc.ca/modules/
  5. Academic Integrity at UBC. [Academic Integrity at UBC]. (2022, October 25). Introduction to academic integrity at UBC [Video]. YouTube.

2.3 Troubleshooting & FAQs

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I am not able to log in to ClockWork to download my LOA.

There could be a few reasons you cannot log in to ClockWork:

  • You may have used an old or incorrect link. Please ensure you are clicking on the Student login button on the Centre for Accessibility webpage.
  • Browser or VPN compatibility can impact your ability to log in to ClockWork.
  • The device you use (e.g., phone or laptop) can also impact your login ability. Try using a different browser or device, or clearing your browsing history to see if that remedies the situation. If you are still unable to log in, please contact the front desk staff and attach a screenshot of the error message you see on your end.

I am not able to schedule my accommodated exam(s) in ClockWork.

Have you requested and sent your LOA? The system will not let you schedule an accommodated exam until you have done so.

If you are trying to schedule a Standing Deferred (SD) exam, or an exam for a course that is not currently in session, please contact your Accessibility Advisor for the next steps.

One of my accommodations is not showing up in the LOA.

Please contact your Accessibility Advisor if you have any concerns about your accommodations on your LOA.

One of my LOAs is “pending” in ClockWork. How do I get it?

Please contact your Accessibility Advisor or the front desk staff to discuss the pending letter status of your LOA. Please note, you only need to send the LOA for the main lecture. You typically do not need a separate LOA for the lab, discussion, seminar, or tutorial component of the course. If you do require it, please download the LOA for the main lecture.

I need different accommodations listed on my LOA for different courses.

You may request the same accommodations to be displayed in all your LOAs. Alternatively, you may choose which accommodation(s) you wish to display for individual courses. 

I need an LOA before the start of the term. What should I do?

If you require an LOA prior to the start of term (e.g., to provide to an instructor to facilitate the production of texts in an alternate format), please contact your Primary Accessibility Advisor and they will provide one for you.  

2.2 Who do I give my Letter of Accommodation (LOA) to?

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You will provide your LOA to your instructor(s) or Course Coordinator directly through the ClockWork portal. They will receive an email notification informing them of your LOA. However, note that the following faculties or programs require you to provide your LOA to individuals other than or in addition to your instructor.  Continue reading →

2.1.4 Getting Letter of Accommodation (LOA) – Step 4

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The image is titled Request Accommodations. Below the title, there is an image of a table with four columns and four rows. The first column from the right indicated “Letter”. Under the “Letter” column, there are clickable “Get letter” buttons. Students click on the “Get letter” button to download a copy of the LOA.

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Step 4: Download Your Letter of Accommodation (optional)  After requesting your LOA, the status will now indicate Get letter. You may now download your LOA and send it to the appropriate points of contact if you are in one of the programs indicated in 2.2 Who do I … Continue reading →