Who do I contact for Deaf/Hard of Hearing services?
Contact Aja Puopolo at apuopolo@gmu.edu.
Faculty
I suspect a student in my class may have a disability, but they have not provided me with a Faculty Contact Sheet. What should I do?
If a professor suspects a student may benefit from our services, walk them through campus support services. Be cautious to not make assumptions or diagnose students… Read More »I suspect a student in my class may have a disability, but they have not provided me with a Faculty Contact Sheet. What should I do?
A student has asked for disability-related accommodations beyond what is listed on their Faculty Contact Sheet. What should I do?
Professors should only follow accommodations as listed on the student’s Faculty Contact Sheet. Should the request be outside of the approved accommodations, refer the student to… Read More »A student has asked for disability-related accommodations beyond what is listed on their Faculty Contact Sheet. What should I do?
If a student discloses a disability, provides documentation, and requests accommodations from me, do they need to register with your office?
All accommodations and documentation must go through DS. When a student discloses a disability, refer them to DS to complete the registration process and await… Read More »If a student discloses a disability, provides documentation, and requests accommodations from me, do they need to register with your office?
What is the earliest and latest time a student can start an exam?
DS adheres to the ‘exam start time’ listed on the Test Proctoring Form. Students may begin their scheduled exams 15 minutes early and no later… Read More »What is the earliest and latest time a student can start an exam?
How far in advance should a Test Proctoring Form be submitted?
It’s a student’s responsibility to ensure completed Test Proctoring Forms are submitted at least 24 hours in advance of an exam. We cannot guarantee same-day… Read More »How far in advance should a Test Proctoring Form be submitted?
My student has not given me a testing form, we have a test coming up and they usually take it with your facility, what should I do?
It is the student’s responsibility to schedule exams with the Testing Center and turn in a completed Test Proctoring Form. Professors may contact students to inquire… Read More »My student has not given me a testing form, we have a test coming up and they usually take it with your facility, what should I do?
What does ‘accommodations are not retroactive’ mean?
Once a student meets and establishes accommodations with a specialist, accommodations will be applicable moving forward from the time Faculty Contact Sheets are provided to professors.… Read More »What does ‘accommodations are not retroactive’ mean?
How will I know if a student in my class has accommodations?
Students registered with DS will be provided with Faculty Contact Sheets (accommodation letters) to provide to professors in order to ‘activate’ accommodations. Each semester, students… Read More »How will I know if a student in my class has accommodations?
Who should I contact if I have specific questions about a student’s Faculty Contact Sheet?
Professors should contact the specialist that signed the Faculty Contact Sheet for the student. Specialist’s email addresses can be found here, or you may call our office… Read More »Who should I contact if I have specific questions about a student’s Faculty Contact Sheet?