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Academic support for underrepresented groups
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Academic Support for Underrepresented Groups

JGU supports students from underrepresented groups through mentoring, counselling, peer support and close academic monitoring, so that admission becomes success in the programme.

Faculty-Student Mentorship

Every new student is assigned a faculty mentor across all academic programmes, who guides them throughout their time at JGU. A faculty-student ratio of 1:8 keeps mentoring personal.

Mentoring and Accommodation for Students with Disabilities

The Disability Support Committee (DSC) assesses students with long-term disabilities and recommends accommodations so that they have equal and non-discriminatory access to every part of university life. Between Spring 2025 and Spring 2026, 133 to 150 students registered with the DSC each semester, and 132 had registered by the early weeks of Fall 2026. In Spring 2025, academic, planning and development mentors were recommended for 22 DSC-registered students, with a faculty mentor as the single point of contact. Registered students re-register each semester, and accommodations are shared with course instructors and the Office of Academic Affairs of the school concerned, on a need-to-know basis.

Counselling and Mental Health Support

Counselling, therapy and mental health emergencies are handled by the Sukoon Centre for Mental Health and the JGU Health Centre. The DSC works alongside them, and students with mental health conditions that are long-term and affect everyday functioning can register with the DSC for academic accommodations.

Peer Support

Apoyo, a student-founded disability inclusion society, supports peers with disabilities and mental health concerns through help with accessible technology, citations and assignment formatting, and companionship. The Disability Inclusion Society builds awareness and solidarity on campus. The Centre for Neurodiversity Studies runs peer circles, workshops and film screenings.

Assistive Technology and Library Support

The Abhigamya section of the Global Library offers students with disabilities three dedicated seats and desktops, screen readers, Braille tools and text-to-audio conversion, with an orientation session for each new member.

Academic Monitoring

Faculty work with the Examinations office and the Dean's offices to track performance and programme completion. Grades and reports held in the University Management System help identify students needing help, and the university plans extra classes, counselling sessions and workshops accordingly.

Financial Support

Merit-cum-means scholarships and education loan support help students from lower-income families complete their studies.