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Mandatory Graduate Student Training

The University of California San Diego is committed to maintaining an environment in which all of us can thrive in a community that is free of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment and sexual violence. Federal law and university policy require that all new students receive education about sexual violence prevention.

Vector LMS is an online program that introduces incoming graduate and professional students to our student community, educational environment and behavioral expectations at UC San Diego. Graduate and professional students will be required to take two courses: Sexual Assault Prevention for Graduate Students and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion for Students. Students help to shape this community, and we hope that all members of the community take a proactive role in creating a welcoming campus environment for everyone.

Who has to take the training?

All incoming graduate and professional students are required to complete the online program.

How long does the training take to complete?

Graduate and professional students will be required to take two courses:

Sexual Assault Prevention for Graduate Students will take approximately 90 minutes to complete.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion for Students will take approximately 45 minutes to complete.

What is the deadline for completing the online program?

All incoming graduate and professional students are required to complete both courses by October 31, 2024.

What happens if I don’t do the training?

If you do not complete this requirement, a hold will be placed on your account, and you will not be able to complete your enrollment for winter classes. Please note that completing one courses while failing to complete the other will still result in a hold on your account.

How do I access the training?

In August or September, students will receive an email from Vector LMS that includes a link to the training. After that period, students may also access the training by navigating to Vector in a web browser and logging in with their @ucsd.edu email account.

After I complete the course, how long will it take to remove the account hold?

The hold will be lifted within 24 hours of course completion.

If you have questions regarding the MIST hold, please contact the Center for Student Accountability, Growth, and Education's Compliance team at sage@ucsd.edu or (858) 534-6225.

Who can answer my questions about the content?

For questions about the Sexual Assault and Prevention program content, please contact the Office for the Prevention of Harassment & Discrimination at ophd@ucsd.edu or (858) 534-8298.

For questions about the DEI training, please contact the Center for Student Accountability, Growth, and Education's Compliance team at sage@ucsd.edu or (858) 534-6225.

What should I do if I am having technical difficulties with the course?

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with the course, please ensure you are following the steps below:

  • You will need your @ucsd.edu email to log in as opposed to a personal email or a school specific email such as @eng.ucsd.edu.
  • Courses are best supported by the latest versions of Chrome, Firefox, and Safari (preferred), or Microsoft Internet Explorer 11+
  • If you have any accessibility issues, please select “accessibility mode” once you are in the course

Need more help? Contact Vector LMS’s 24/7 tech support using “Help” within the course or by visiting https://vectorsolutions.force.com/vectorlmstrainingeducation/s/contactsupport.