Did you know that students are not expected to obtain physician sick notes for acute minor infections or illness from Student Wellness Services or from a hospital or community-based doctor? If you are not able to meet your academic obligations due to a short-term illness, you are required to fill out the university's Self-Declaration of Illness form and take it to your instructors to seek an accommodation. You may also provide instructors with Student Wellness Services'
letter to Faculty and Staff explaining this university policy.
Most students have, at some point, suffered minor illnesses and felt too unwell to meet all of the demands facing them. It is expected that your instructors will take you at your word when you submit the self-declaration form, and provide a reasonable accommodation that allows you to complete any work missed during your illness.
Our on-campus physicians may provide students with a 'Verification of Illness' form in situations where a serious and/or chronic (long term) illness or injury results in a significant disruption of academic work.
Student Academic Success Services comprises Learning Strategies and the Writing Centre. They offer academic support to students who wish to develop their skills in critical thinking, reading, learning, studying, writing, and self-management.
SASS will be holding optional workshops and events throughout the Winter term.
Canada-China Scholars' Exchange Program (deadline approaching)
The 2016-2017 competition for the Canada-China Scholars' Exchange Program is currently open to Canadian academics, students and professionals who wish to study or conduct research at participating Chinese institutions.
Interested applicants have until March 10, 2016 to complete and submit their application.
