As part of preparing for a new semester, both new and returning students must complete one or more items related to community policies and standards. If you go to your Dashboard in the Student Information System (SIS), you will see the items you need to complete under your To Do List or Tasks. These items will also appear as “Mandatory Training” on the Courses page of your UVACanvas account. Access SIS or UVACanvas by clicking the links below.

SIS Canvas

Requirements will vary by individual. Below are the items you may see in your To Do List or Tasks. If you do not see any items, please see the explanation below.*

Annual Student Update Form

Please fully complete this form, which requests various types of information:

• consent to sign University documents electronically,
• your tax dependency status, 
• criminal history disclosure, 
• acknowledgment of financial responsibilities, 
• communication details, 
• emergency contact information, 
• legacy contact for digital assets, 
• acknowledgment of free speech and expression at the University, and 
• compliance with University policies.

Completion time: 10 minutes

Active Attacker and Response Training Module

While difficult, thinking about what you would do in an active-attacker situation is one of the most effective things you can do to enhance your safety. The University’s Department of Safety and Security created a brief training video that discusses the national model of Run-Hide-Fight, the UVA Alerts emergency notification process, and the importance of reporting concerning warning behaviors that can precede a violent attack. Given the simulated active threat and sensitive subject matter presented in the video, students who have experienced trauma involving an active attacker understandably may not want to view this content. An exemption can be granted from this requirement – students in this situation should write to [email protected].

Completion time: 7 minutes

Alcohol Education Module

The Alcohol Education Module is a confidential, online program that provides harm reduction strategies for those who choose to consume alcohol and teaches everyone how to respond to those experiencing an alcohol emergency.

Completion time: 60 minutes

Honor Module

The Honor Module will help you understand the Honor System at UVA and what is expected of you in terms of academic and personal integrity in a community of trust.

Completion time: 15 minutes

Human Trafficking Awareness Module

The University of Virginia is committed to an environment free from human trafficking, sex trafficking, and forced labor. The Human Trafficking Awareness & Prevention Module will help you define human trafficking, inform you about the University’s zero-tolerance policy, share key signs of human trafficking, and guide you on how to report any human trafficking incidents.

Completion time: 5 minutes

Sexual Assault Prevention Training Module

UVA is committed to providing you with a supportive living, learning, and working environment free from discrimination and harassment and fostering safe and healthy relationships. This training is designed to engage students in conversations that foster those relationships while also preparing them to recognize and respond to sexual assault and harassment when it occurs. While many of the topics discussed within this training module can be difficult for some learners, it is our hope that the knowledge gained from this training will assist with shifting cultural norms and creating a safe and healthy learning environment for all community members.

Completion time: Varies
Undergraduate Module – 75 minutes
Ongoing: Healthy Relationships Module – 65 minutes
Graduate Module – 70 minutes

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Completion, Deadlines, and Holds

I’ve just completed my outstanding module(s), but the item(s) still appear on my SIS To Do List. When will the item(s) be removed?

To Do List items will not be removed immediately. Completion information is processed and To Do List items are updated daily at 2:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m., and 8:00 p.m.

I’ve just completed my outstanding module(s) and/or the Annual Student Update Form after the deadline, but I still have a SIS course registration hold. When will the hold be removed?

Access cannot be restored immediately. On weekdays, completion information is recorded at 2:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m., and 8:00 p.m. Based on information at those times, holds are subsequently removed at 5:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 5:00 p.m., and 11:00 p.m.

After 5:00 p.m. on Friday, your hold cannot be lifted until mid-morning on Monday. Please plan accordingly. Academic consequences that result from a SIS course registration hold are your sole responsibility.

Can the UVA Help Desk lift my SIS course registration hold?

No, the Help Desk cannot lift your hold. Nor can the Registrar’s Office, Student Affairs, Student Financial Services, or your school of enrollment. Your hold can only be lifted as described above.

Who do I contact if I completed the modules and/or the Annual Student Update Form before the deadline and believe I have a SIS course registration hold in error?

Please contact the ITS Help Desk.

I don't see every item listed under my SIS To Do List or Tasks sections. How do I access these items?

These requirements are assigned based on your status as a new or returning student, your year at the University, and whether or not you've completed the item in the past. As such, you may not need to complete every item. In addition, you may have other requirements to complete beyond these modules and the Annual Student Update Form. Please review your SIS To Do List and Tasks sections to confirm which requirements you need to complete.

I lost the original email. How do I access my requirements?

Go to your Student Information System (SIS) account, and check your To Do List and Tasks section.

When do I have to complete my requirements?

The deadline to complete these requirements is Thursday, August 8, 2024. Failure to complete your requirements will result in a SIS course registration hold for the Spring 2025 semester.

Technical Issues and Data

I’m having technical problems. What should I do?

If you are having technical difficulties, first try using a different browser (Microsoft Edge, Chrome, Firefox, Safari, etc.). You can also review UVACanvas Top Troubleshooting Tips. If you continue to have problems, contact the UVA Help Desk.

Will any of my information be shared without my permission?

The University and the third-party module providers will not share any student information. The University has confidentiality agreements in place with each provider that clearly stipulate that no student information will be sold or shared. The companies will not contact students for any reason aside from program completion reminders. At the end of the Sexual Assault Prevention Training Module, you will have an opportunity to indicate that you are interested in getting more involved in sexual assault prevention and education at the University. By clicking “yes” to this question, you are authorizing Vector Solutions to share the name and email address you used to log in to the course with the University for the purpose of contacting you about such opportunities. Please note that the survey responses will still remain completely confidential.

What is done to keep my personal information secure?

Data exchanged with this site are protected by SSL encryption, and no personally identifying information is collected. IP addresses are routinely recorded, but are completely confidential. Finally, the raw, de-identified data will be shared on the Open Science Framework website for other scientists to use in their research.

Have the modules been reviewed by the University’s Institutional Review Board?

The University’s Institutional Review Board has confirmed that the data collected in the Sexual Assault Prevention Training Module is not considered research. The data are part of the educational intervention itself, and the post-test is considered program evaluation. As such, this module is not considered human subjects research.

Who should I contact if I have issues accessing the online module due to a disability?

If you are an individual with a disability and need to access the training in an alternate format, please contact the Student Disability Access Center at [email protected] or (434) 243-5180.

Will the modules track my progress if I cannot complete all of the training at once?

Yes. You can begin the training and stop at any point. The modules will automatically track your progress so you can pick up where you left off.

I’m a Darden or Law student and I don’t see the required modules in my Canvas account. Where do I go to access these required modules?

The Darden School of Business and School of Law utilize school-specific versions of Canvas. The required modules are only accessible in UVACanvas, the university-wide version of Canvas. Both Darden and Law students have access to both versions of Canvas. Please access UVACanvas to complete your required modules.

Why do I need to complete these requirements?

Why do I have to complete the online educational modules and/or the Annual Student Update Form?

All students need to be aware of the University’s policies and resources, including important safety information. The modules demonstrate ways in which you can be influential in addressing these issues and enhancing the safety of our community as well as how you can be an active bystander. The Annual Student Update Form updates the University on your current information regarding tax dependency status, local address, criminal history, and emergency contact information. The form also has you acknowledge your financial responsibility.

Why must graduate/professional students complete these modules?

All students need to be aware of the University’s policies and resources. The modules will demonstrate ways in which you can be influential in addressing these issues and enhancing the safety of our community as well as how you can be an active bystander.

I’m not a traditionally-aged first-year or transfer undergraduate student. Why does this requirement apply to me?

All students need to be aware of the University’s policies and resources. The modules will demonstrate ways in which you can be influential in addressing these issues and enhancing the safety of our community as well as how you can be an active bystander.

Exemptions

Is there a way for students who have experienced trauma or abuse to request an exemption to the Active Attacker and Response Training Module?

Yes. A student seeking an exemption on such grounds should send an email request to [email protected].

Is there a way for students who have experienced trauma or abuse to request an exemption to the Sexual Assault Prevention Training Module?

Yes. A student seeking an exemption on such grounds should send an email request to the Title IX Office at [email protected]. Specific details are not required to be shared as part of the request.

Module-Specific Questions

I already completed the Sexual Assault Prevention Training Module. Why am I required to complete it again?

All students are required to complete the Sexual Assault Prevention Training Module every two years. If you have questions about your recent module completion, please contact [email protected].

Where can I go for additional resources related to Title IX?

Visit the Title IX website for additional information concerning the Sexual Misconduct Policy and the resources available to you at the University.

I don’t drink. Why am I required to take the Alcohol Education module?

Even students who do not drink should be aware of the University's policies and resources. The module demonstrates ways in which you can be influential in addressing this issue and enhancing the safety of our community as well as how you can be an active bystander. You’ll learn how to prevent the harmful effects of alcohol and how to deal effectively with others who are disruptive or in danger.

Additional Notes

Confidentiality

Your responses to these requirements are completely confidential. Please be candid in your survey answers so you may receive accurate feedback.

The Record: Learn about Important UVA Policies

The University publishes an online document, The Record, which summarizes policies and information pertaining to student and academic life. Each student is responsible for being familiar with these policies and abiding by them. The Record serves as the University’s student handbook.

Two versions are available: The Undergraduate Record and The Graduate Record (use dropdown menu for graduate version). Please take some time to read through the version applicable to you, with particular attention to the University Regulations (academic and nonacademic) section. You will find not only policies but also a range of helpful information to consult periodically in your time as a student.

Questions

If you do not find an answer in the FAQs above, the ITS Help Desk can assist you.
 

*If you do not see any items in your SIS To Do List or Tasks, then you have no requirements to complete, likely as a result of your student classification. The University still encourages you to be familiar with the topics covered through the above requirements. To do so, please review the following websites: