The Disability Services Testing Center in the Fall 2020 will only be utilized for students who need assistive technology (i.e. CCTV for a paper-based exam;… Read More »What if a student only has extended testing time can they use the Disability Services Testing Center?
If a testing form was turned in at least 48 business hours in advance, Disability Services testing staff will do our best to find a… Read More »What if the testing center is full at the time my student needs to take an exam?
All accommodations should be honored as specified on the student’s faculty contact sheet, such as extending the student’s time. Given the nature of online exams,… Read More »What accommodations do I need to provide in an online class?
A classroom space next to the classroom could be utilized that way both spaces can be easily monitored while providing a quiet space for the… Read More »How can I provide reduced distraction environment for a student?
Students who need assistive technology (i.e. CCTV for a paper-based exam; screen readers such as JAWS and RWG for electronic exams; and ZoomText for electronic… Read More »What accommodations would require a student to need to use the testing center?
If the class is entirely online then every student will be taking the test remotely and will not use the testing center. If you run… Read More »If a class is entirely online should a student take their exams in the testing center
The IT department created a helpful guide on how to extend test time in blackboard. Professors can access it through this link: How to Extend… Read More »How can I extend the time for a blackboard exam for a student?
These changes have been made due to the impacts of COVID-19 and in accordance with the Safe Return to Campus plan. Please see the following:… Read More »What is a faculty member’s responsibility in implementing testing accommodations?
If a student has been approved not to wear a face mask (i.e., face shield, another alternative, or nothing) Disability Services will communicate this with… Read More »How do I know if a member of the Mason community has an accommodation to not wear a face mask/covering?
Visit GMU’s HR website regarding next steps for appropriate workplace arrangements.