Please note that all of the internal department support information resides in the Mechanical Engineering Department Intranet site: http://internal.mech.ubc.ca. The intranet includes information about:
- Safety
- Machine Shop
- Instrumentation and Electronics Shop
- Stores (purchasing and receiving goods)
- Computer support
- Department vehicle use
- Department and university policies
- Graduate thesis guidelines, Awards and Financial Support, Graduate etc.
- Undergraduate opportunities, surveys, student team/ group information, registration guidelines, etc.
Please refer to these pages before contacting staff for information about department services, support and procedures. Many of the forms and guidelines you need are posted there.
How do I Access this Information?
- Obtain a CWL
Accessing the department intranet requires a campus wide login (CWL). Campus wide login is available to all faculty, staff and students. To obtain a CWL please visit http://www.it.ubc.ca/cwl/homelink.shtml . - Log into the intranet
Once you have a CWL you can access internal department support information from http://internal.mech.ubc.ca
All Undergraduate/Graduate students should automatically have access to the intranet. Visitors and others (and those who have not yet been enrolled) may need to be manually added to the intranet site (see below for instructions).
Problems logging in?
If you cannot log into the intranet, please follow these troubleshooting steps:
- Make sure you visit http://internal.mech.ubc.ca and NOT www.internal.mech.ubc.ca
- If you can view the login page but you cannot view content use another browser. Please try Chrome or Firefox. There may be issues with using Internet Explorer.
- Do you have a CWL, as above?
- If you get a firewall error, please try connecting through VPN
- Still problems?
Contact us: undergrad(at)mech(dot)ubc(dot)ca. Be sure to include your:
- First and last name
- Student or employee ID
- Internet browser & version
- Your relationship to the department (student, staff, faculty, visiting student, etc)
Orientation Information
Before commencing work in Mechanical Engineering Department Laboratories and workshops it is mandatory to complete work safety training. The department provides Safety information plus links to Health and Safety sites through the intranet. Our basic safety training requirements include completion of a lab orientation and an online quiz. Keys, fobs and alarm codes will be authorized only after safety training is completed. Necessary orientation forms and key requests may be downloaded from the intranet.
You may access safety information, as well as orientation instructions in the intranet under the “Safety” tab.
How to Get Keys, FOBs and Alarm Codes
The key request form can be found on the Intranet under Admin->Forms->Request for Access. Only fully completed forms will be accepted. To find more information talk to your supervisor or the Mechanical Department receptionist located in CEME 2054
Department Safety Policies
For more on department safety policies and regulations go to the Intranet site.
Department Safety Policy and General Safety Questions
Please direct all department safety questions to safety@mech.ubc.ca
