Dear students,

As the fall term gets underway, we want to remind you of the supports and processes available if you need academic accommodations for spiritual and religious observance. The University of Manitoba is committed to supporting students' well-being and to respecting the diversity of religious and spiritual practices within our community.

If you anticipate needing accommodations, please consider the following options:

* Review your course syllabus for information regarding missed tests, assignments, examinations, and other coursework requirements. Some courses or departments may have established procedures or policies that apply when academic work is missed. * Contact your faculty/advisor as soon as possible, ideally early in the term or as soon as you become aware of the need, to discuss assignments, tests or exams that may be impacted. * Review available accommodation options with your instructor or advisor. In some situations, you may be asked to complete the Self-Declaration Policy for Studentshttps://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/academic-supports/student-advocacy/self-declaration-policy-students form. * Consider speaking with a faith, spiritual, or community leader about ways of observing religious or spiritual practices, particularly where academic requirements may be difficult to adjust. * If you need help navigating a request or are experiencing challenges, you can contact Student Advocacy and Case Managementhttps://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/academic-supports/student-advocacy, the Spiritual Care and Multi-Faith Centrehttps://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/spiritual-services, or the Office of Human Rights and Conflict Managementhttps://umanitoba.ca/human-rights-and-conflict-management/ for guidance.

We wish you a successful academic year, and the blessings and joy of cultivating your spiritual well-being.

Sincerely,

Spiritual Care and Multi-Faith Centre [cid:image002.jpg@01DD49D6.C8E60650]