Disability Services

Archives: FAQs

How far in advance do I need to submit a Test Proctoring Form?

To ensure access to a proctoring space, completed Test Proctoring Forms should be submitted at least 48 business hours in advance of the exam, and 24 business hours for pop quizzes. The Testing Center will not be able to accommodate same day requests for tests/quizzes.

How can I confirm my test has been scheduled after submitting my Test Proctoring Form?

Tests can be confirmed by sending an email to [email protected] with your name, G#, and date & time the exam was scheduled for on the form.

Will Testing Center hours change during finals?

Yes, our Testing Center adjusts our hours to reflect the university’s final exam schedule. Students are encouraged to review the Final Exam Schedule on the Registrar’s website.

How do I return Test Proctoring Forms after they have been completed?

Forms can be emailed to [email protected] or dropped off at the Testing Center in SUB 1 Rm 3313. If the form is dropped off after operating hours, forms can be placed into the blue mailbox outside of the office.

How do I fill out the Test Proctoring Form?

Testing Forms should be completed with the professor. The student and the professor should coordinate a time and date for taking tests that is within the operating hours of the Testing Center. Both the student and professor should sign the form (can be done electronically) as well as complete their own sections on the form.

Do IEP/504 plans directly transfer to the university setting? What about accommodations from my previous higher education institution?

No. When students move to higher education or to a different institution, they will need to go through the interactive process with Disability Services to establish accommodations at George Mason University.

Would an IEP or 504 plan be sufficient as medical documentation?

While these forms of documentation are useful as supplemental documents, students may also be asked to submit documentation from health care providers that support reasonable accommodations based on functional limitations. IEP and 504 plans may still be submitted along with appropriate documentation. ‘Process and Documentation Guidelines‘ can offer further details on the appropriateness of the documentation

How do I schedule an appointment with my Specialist?

Students may call the main office at 703.993.2474 or email [email protected] to schedule an appointment with their Specialist.  Students may also email their Specialist directly to contact them as quickly as possible for brief questions or concerns.

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. Accommodations are unable to be applied to issues prior to the initial meeting. Note that accommodations for students in the Law School are distributed differently – contact your Specialist with questions or concerns.

How will my professor know what accommodations I have? (Not applicable to Law School students)

If accommodations are established, students will be provided with Academic Accommodation Letters to provide to professors in order to ‘activate’ accommodations. It is the student’s responsibility to distribute Academic Accommodation Letters to professors. Each semester, students who are already registered with Disability Services should request their Academic Accommodation Letters using the Academic Accommodation Letters Request link.