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Services and Accommodations

Interpreter Request

Request Guidelines
  • ODS provides interpreting services for GMU faculty, staff and students
  • "Request" forms must be submitted 48 hours in advance.
  • Any off-campus "Requests" must be submitted as soon as you know the need.
  • "Requests" are on a first come, First served basis.
  • All information must be filled out completely and accurately.
  • You must notify the CD/HoH of any changes (location, time, etc.).
  • If an interpreter cannot be provided, the CD/HoH will notify you or the department.
  • "Requests" should not be shared. Each person individually needs to submit a "Request"
No Show/Cancellation Policy

You must notify the CD/HoH in advance if you will not be attending a class. You must call even if there are others in the class using an interpreter. Cancellations cannot be accepted online at this time. Cancellations must be made in person or by phone at (703) 993-3601 voice or (703) 993-3876 TTY.
  • For 8:00am and 9:00am classes, the student, faculty, or staff must call the interpreter or ODS office no later than 7:00am.
  • For 10:00am or later classes, the student, faculty, or staff must call the interpreter or ODS office at least 2 hours before the beginning of class.
After 2nd No Show/No Call per class or assignment per semester:
  • If you do not show up for a class or assignment two times without advance notice, interpreter services will be suspended for that class or assignment until you arrange a meeting with the Coordinator.
  • After this meeting, interpreter services will resume.
After 3rd No Show/No Call per class or assignment per semester:
  • The third no show for that class or assignment will result in a meeting with the director, coordinator and equity office.
To obtain interpreters for future sessions of that class or assignment, you must schedule another meeting with the Coordinator to review future eligibility.
Yes, I agree to the above policy






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