COVID-19 Related Requests

In an effort to effectively respond to student requests for COVID related modifications and accommodations, Disability Services has created the COVID Modification and Accommodation Review Committee. Each request will be handled on a case-by-case basis, if necessary the case will be reviewed by a committee of staff members from Disability Services in consultation with Student Health Services and the Chief Mental Health Officer. Documentation will be necessary to support a request. All documentation should be current and relevant and from an appropriate diagnosing/treating healthcare provider/professional that describes the current functional impact of the condition or disability as it relates to a COVID modification or accommodation request. The committee will discuss reasonable modifications or accommodations based on student self-report, observations and interactions during your initial Disability Services meeting, and documentation.

Mason reserves the right to request additional documentation if the information submitted appears to be outdated, inadequate in scope or content, does not address current level of functioning, or does not substantiate a need for modifications or accommodations. Disability Services will make a determination following the committee review of student requests. Disability Services will contact students directly via Mason email account to communicate that determination. Students who are not satisfied with the outcome of their request are encouraged to review the Disability Services Grievance Process.

The information provided on this page is meant to help provide guidance and support to faculty, staff, and students during the COVID-19 pandemic. We will update the information below as needed as the university’s response to COVID-19 changes.

Please visit Mason’s COVID-19 webpage for the most up-to-date information related to university operations and plans for operations.

*No longer need updated testing section here as all testing information can be found on the testing page or the forms/policies & procedures pages*

Below are answers to frequently asked questions by faculty, staff, and students related to how the COVID-19 situation is impacting accommodations and services. For more specific questions, please contact us at ods@gmu.edu or 703.993.2474.