Help

This page provides links to resources if you find yourself struggling academically, emotionally, and/or physically with this course, school, and/or life. You are more than just a student and we care about your wellbeing. Please do not suffer silently, but leverage the various programs the University offers to get help and take care of yourself.

Resources

Writing Help
  • Research and Writing Center (HBLL)
    • Get customized assistance from trained consultants who can assist you with any part of the research and writing process.
    • I generally recommend this service for ESL students, but have had some issues with students being given poor advice regarding the Chicago Manual of Style and assignment briefs.
    • Academic Accommodations

    Accommodations are modifications in the classroom and test environment that provide students with disabilities equal access to academic opportunities.

    • University Accessibility Center (UAC)
    • Is the UAC for Me?
      • Common questions reported by students considering a visit to the UAC
    • Accommodations Letters
      • Submit requests for accommodation letters via their form.
    • Offerings
      • The UAC offers the following services: Academic Accommodations, Alternative Textbooks, Accessibility Lab, Assistive Technology, ADHD Evaluations, Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Financial Aid and Scholarships, Housing Accommodations, Learning Disability Resources, Mentoring Program, REACH (Reaching Educational and Career Hopes) Program, and Temporary Conditions.
    Counseling and Psychological Serevices (CAPS)
    • Daytime Crisis
      • Walk-in: 8am to 4pm, 1500 WSC, BYU
    • Clinical Services
      • Counseling and Psychological Services, a division of the Counseling and Career Center, provides individual psychotherapy for full-time students who
    • Consultation and Outreach
      • Stress Management Services and Biofeedback Services offers numerous ways for students to learn how to manage and reduce stress
    • Mental Health Student Development Courses
      • SilverCloud is an online system designed to help you learn about and reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. We also have a new program
    Suicidal Thoughts
    Dropping Classes & Incomplete Contracts

    There is no shame in taking appropriate time to care for yourself without the additional pressures of a class or classes, and then returning once you are emotionally/spiritually/physically ready. There are two primary options for stepping away from your course(s):

    1. Dropping Classes
      • If you need to remove yourself from a class after the Add/Drop deadline, your option is to withdraw. You have until the withdraw deadline to decide, which is the 10th week of a semester or 6th week of a term. A “W” grade will be put on your transcript. It is not a negative mark, but a neutral grade that does not affect your GPA. Withdrawing may affect your scholarship, financial aid, tuition, housing or employment if you withdraw below a certain number of credit hours.
    2. Incomplete Contracts
      • If circumstances beyond your control impact your ability to complete this course, I am willing to discuss an incomplete contract with you. This means you take an “I” grade, and we agree upon the work you will compete and the date it will be completed (not to exceed one year). Incomplete contracts can now be initiated online through the link above.

    Contact the Instructor

    You can always contact me to discuss the course, your life, or whatever you need. Please do not feel ashamed if you’ve fallen behind in the class, if you are having a difficult time, or you feel depressed. I care for you regardless of your grade and want to help in any way I can. Email: chrislynn@byu.edu