Academic Support
Academic Support Is Here to Help
We seek to better equip students of all aptitudes, learning styles, educational backgrounds, and life experiences for academic success by creating an open, friendly place to learn Columbia’s academic expectations, discuss learning challenges, and receive help so that they can be confident and efficient in their work.
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Hours & Appointments
This is a free service; no appointment necessary. You're welcome to drop by the back right-hand corner of the library on the second floor of the Resource Centre from Monday and Wednesday anytime. If Allison isn't available or you'd prefer to schedule something in advance, please book an appointment or send her a message on Teams.
Academic Accommodations
Some students living with identified disabilities or chronic health conditions (including mental illness), may find it necessary to request some academic accommodations to reduce barriers in learning at Columbia Bible College. Our Access Equity Services are designed to assist you as an effective self-advocate in the pursuit of equality and reasonable access and accommodation.
In alignment with a student’s previous individual education plan (IEP), psychoeducational assessment, or doctor’s recommendation, we can create an accommodation plan to create opportunities for additional supports in-class, for exams, and more. If you think you may qualify for academic accommodations, contact Academic Support! We would love to chat with you.
Learn more about Ability, Disability, and Access Equity Services on our Disability Services page.
Academic Accommodations Application Process
1. BOOK AN APPOINTMENT
2. SUPPLY APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION
You will need to provide Academic Support with appropriate documentation of your support need as discussed with an Academic Support Coordinator. Eligible documentation must have been completed by an appropriate registered professional within the last 5 years. Examples include a psychoeducational assessment, Individual Education Plan (IEP), or doctor’s note.
3. AWAIT APPROVAL FROM THE ACADEMIC SUCCESS COMMITTEE
The Academic Support Coordinator will present your documentation and support needs to the Academic Success Committee. The Academic Success Committee will determine appropriate accommodations to help you be academically successful. Upon approval or your Academic Accommodation Request by the Academic Success Committee, the Academic Support Coordinator will inform you of the accommodations available to you.
4. ACCESS YOUR ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATIONS
With your approval, the Academic Support Coordinator will inform your instructors of your academic accommodations and coordinate your support needs in and out of the classroom. (Note: this does not include the details of your disability, which are held confidential by Academic Support Personnel).
Academic Coaching
Academic Support offers students one-on-one coaching in important academic skills and strategies, such as time management and personal organization, effective study habits, reading strategies, citation & research skills, and writing at the college level. This is a free service. To book an appointment, visit our online booking tool.
Due to high demand, editing services are online available to first-year students and all students with a GPA or Course Grade equal to or below a C+ (GPA 2.30). Students requesting paper editing must submit a paper as a PDF or Word (.doc, .docx) format to academic.support@columbiabc.edu a minimum of 24 hours in advance of their appointment. Students must be prepared to stay for the entire 30-minute appointment as it acts as a mini writer workshop.