Mason Autism Support Initiative
(MASI)
MASI is a comprehensive, fee-based program that provides additional intensive support services to students on the Autism Spectrum beyond typical higher education accommodations. MASI uses a team-based approach to assist students in achieving their goals in college.
Components of the MASI program include all of the following:
Learning Strategist
Graduate students or professionals that support students with developing strategies for academic and social success, making connections to campus resources, and facilitating communication with faculty. Learning Strategists meet with students 1-2 times a week.
Peer Mentor
Undergraduate students that support social needs of students. Peer Mentors meet with their mentees 1-2 times a week connecting them to the Mason community.
UNIV Courses
Each semester, students take ½ credit individualized UNIV courses that focus on topics related to the transition into college, campus resources, social skills, identity development, and career readiness with an emphasis on independence.
Social Events
Monthly social activities for students that consist of activities on and off campus, planned by the Social Event Planning Committee.
Learn More About MASI
Location
4400 University Drive, MSN 5C9
Student Union Building 1, Suite 2500
Fairfax, VA 22030
Our hours
9:00 AM – 5.00 PM
Monday – Friday
Contact us
Phone: 703 993 2474
Email: masi@gmu.edu