Resources for Success
Academic Affairs provides links to KU policies and resources pertaining to academic misconduct, grading, harassment and discrimination, mandatory reporting, equal opportunity and affirmative action, and student rights and responsibilities.
- Academic Misconduct Policy — The KU University Council has approved this policy and it is included as part of the University Senate Rules and Regulations.
- Accessibility Resource Statement — In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 as amended, the University Academic Support Centers recommends all teaching staff include a statement on each course syllabus inviting students with disabilities to request reasonable accommodations.
KU Libraries provides a getting started guide for online students. You can also request books to be delivered to your home. Need help finding books, articles, data, or properly citing sources? Assistance is available at the service desks in any library location and by email, phone, text, or chat: Ask a Librarian.
The Student Access Center provides accessibility accommodations for qualified students with documented disabilities, assists students in self-advocacy, educates the University of Kansas about disabilities, and ensures compliance with federal and state law.
The Wingspan: Center for Learning and Writing Support offers services and programs to assist students in their academic success and to enhance their collegiate experience at KU. Choose from:
- Canvas Student Guide: A comprehensive knowledgebase on Canvas features specifically for students
- Canvas Training Videos for Students: Overview, Discussions, Assignments, Quizzes, Grades, Calendar, etc.
- Alternative Formats: Information on downloading documents from Canvas in formats that aid accessibility
If you experience technical difficulties using Canvas, please check the Help section in the left navigation bar of your Canvas course. You can also contact KU Information Technology 785-864-8080 or email itedtech@ku.edu.
Technology requirements:
- Stable internet connection
- Headset or earbuds with microphone
- Access to your KU email address that is checked regularly
- Compatible browser and operating system
- Microsoft Office
- Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader
- Microsoft Teams
- Zoom
KU's Privacy Policy provides information on protecting student data and privacy.
Career Center — Looking for career advice and resources? The Virtual Career Center provides info on internships, career fairs, and pathways to employment.
Office of Research — The University of Kansas Office of Research facilitates innovation, creative activity, discovery, and the application and dissemination of knowledge.
Wellness Support is available through a variety of resources and agencies in and around the KU campus community.