UFV Students:
In most cases, in-person learning will resume on Monday, November 29.
In some cases, professors, in discussion with their department heads, directors, and deans, will choose to complete the term online rather than returning to in-person learning.
- It is vitally important that you are connecting to Blackboard and/or checking your UFV email – depending on how your professor has been communicating through this crisis – so you are aware of next steps.
- Professors expect that some students will need to be accommodated. If your class returns fully to in-person learning and you are unable to come to campus, please connect with your professor to work out a plan for you to complete the semester.
- Professors might also need to make some changes to their syllabi to ensure learning outcomes for their courses can still be met despite the 2-week disruption. You will be informed of any such changes by your professor.
- The final exam schedule remains in place. Many exams will continue as scheduled, while some may shift to online. Your professors will update you on any changes.
Campuses:
As has been the case the past two weeks, all student services will also continue to be available online and the coming week will see more in-person service on campus. Staffing levels are dependent on the ability of staff to get to campus, so there could be some disruptions.
Shuttle:
The Student Union Society has indicated that the shuttle will be running Monday morning. Please check their website and Twitter page for the most current information.
Course Completion and Grades:
UFV wants you to be able to successfully complete the semester. In recognition of the current and ongoing challenges and disruption to learning, please note the following:
- Students who receive a final grade of C- or D will be able to request a change to “credit” for that course; a student who receives a final grade of F will be able to request a change to “no credit” for that course. UFV will provide more information on how to request this change, as well as the deadline for the request.
- If you struggle to complete a course because of your personal circumstances, please connect with your professors. They have a variety of options available to them to help you complete your course.
- If you’ve exhausted all options for course completion, UFV has also extended the late withdrawal period as a last resort for students. Requests for withdrawal must be submitted prior to the scheduled final exam, if there is one, or prior to receipt of the final grade if there is no scheduled final exam. Forms and more information will be available by December 1.
Other:
- We are here to help. Please self-refer yourself through our PASS system to receive coordinated support. On the form, please list your name, email, and phone number in the “reporter” lines. Please use this form instead of other methods; this will help us respond quickly. Alternatively, you can make appointments directly with Advising or Counselling, reach out to Financial Aid to ask questions, and more.
- Are you affected by the flooding in B.C. and need help making your student loan payments? Contact the National Student Loans Service Centre (NSLSC) to fast-track your application for the Repayment Assistance Plan.
As always, please continue to monitor your UFV email, check UFV.ca, and UFV social media channels for important updates regarding our status.
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