Mason Autism Support Initiative (MASI)

MASI is a comprehensive, fee-based program that provides additional 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. The cost of MASI for the 2025-2026 academic year is $7200.

The 2025-2026 MASI Application is now open and will close Saturday, March 15th at 11:59pm. For more information regarding application requirements, fees, deadlines, etc., please click here.

Components of the MASI program for the 2025-2026 academic year include all of the following:

Learning Strategist

Graduate students or professionals that support students with developing academic and social strategies, 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 MASI participants by providing weekly social opportunities to get them connected with MASI peers and to campus life.

UNIV Courses

Each academic year, students take a 1 credit UNIV course 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, in-person and virtual, and are planned by a Social Event Planning Committee that consists of MASI Participants and Peer Mentors.