What resources are available to help my student?
You can find a list of campus resources that are available to all Mason students on our Resources page.
Parents & Families
What types of support can my student expect from the Disability Services team?
The Disability Services team is available to support members of the campus community in navigating disability related barriers. Students who need Disability Services support in… Read More »What types of support can my student expect from the Disability Services team?
How is the role of Disability Services different from my student’s high school guidance counselor?
At the GMU Disability Services team members are available for continued support and collaboration with students, however students do need to lead this communication. This… Read More »How is the role of Disability Services different from my student’s high school guidance counselor?
What is the difference in my role of supporting my student from high school to college?
We welcome support system members to engage in our interactive process as is welcomed by the student. Any changes to accommodations, disability-related requests/concerns, and inquires… Read More »What is the difference in my role of supporting my student from high school to college?
How can my student get housing accommodations?
Information regarding the housing process through Disability Services can be found on our Housing Accommodations page.
My student has an IEP/504, is this sufficient to get accommodations?
Students can submit their IEP/504 plans and if further documentation is needed a Specialist will reach out via email to ask for further documentation. More… Read More »My student has an IEP/504, is this sufficient to get accommodations?
Will professors honor accommodations?
Students provide their professors an accommodation letter noting their accommodations. If the professors have any questions about accommodations Disability Services has placed their contact information… Read More »Will professors honor accommodations?
What accommodations will my student get?
Accommodations are established for individual students so there is no way to know exactly what a student will have as accommodations. Disability Services will work… Read More »What accommodations will my student get?
When do accommodations need to be established by?
There is no cut off for when a student can request accommodations. They can connect with Disability Services at any point in their academic career,… Read More »When do accommodations need to be established by?
What documentation is needed to get accommodations?
Specific documentation is a case by case basis. You can find some guidance and information about documentation on our Documentation Guidelines page. You can always… Read More »What documentation is needed to get accommodations?