General Information

Face Mask Policy
If a student does not wear a face mask, please follow these steps: Students should be aware that a face mask is required while in the classroom. If a student does not comply, the student will be asked to leave the classroom. If the student does not comply or leave the classroom, we will end the class and the students will be reported to the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards at communitystandards@stonybrook.edu.

ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH HEARING AND COMMUNICATION IMPAIRMENTS
Some students with hearing and communication impairments may need their instructor to wear a clear mask for lip and facial expression purposes. If the student has registered with the Student Accessibility Support Center (SASC) and has requested an accommodation for clear masks, SASC will reach out to the student’s instructors and provide a clear mask for them to wear while teaching and/or interacting with the student. If you have questions, please email sasc@stonybrook.edu or call (631) 632-6748.

FACE MASK ACCOMMODATIONS, MODIFICATIONS, OR EXEMPTIONS
The Student Accessibility Support Center (SASC) works with students who may require academic accommodations. If a student is unable to wear a mask for health reasons, the student should contact SASC at sasc@stonybrook.edu. SASC will work with the student to help identify arrangements to complete in-person courses in an alternate format. If, however, there is an in-person class that cannot be accommodated in an alternate format, a student may be approved by the Medical Director of Student Health Services to wear a modified face mask or no face covering. In this situation, SASC will communicate this information to the faculty member. Approved students will also be provided with a written exemption from the Medical Director of Student Health Services that indicates any modifications or exceptions, which they must carry with them to show faculty if requested. Please note that medical exemptions are rare and are based solely on medical necessity. If a student is exempt from the face mask policy, please consider how to seat students to ensure proper social distancing within a given instructional setting. If you have questions regarding accommodations, please email sasc@stonybrook.edu. For health related concerns in the classroom, please contact Dr. Rachel Bergeson, Medical Director, at rachel.bergeson@stonybrook.edu.