Rapid Testing Accommodation Requests

In special circumstances students may be considered for a Rapid Testing Accommodation while attending in-person activities.

To be considered for a Rapid Testing Accommodation, the student’s disability or medical condition must be clearly connected to the requirement for a Rapid Testing Accommodation.

A Rapid Testing Accommodation may not be possible in all situations, and it may depend on public health guidelines and/or specific agency or MRU requirements. 

All relevant sections of the MRU Access and Inclusion Services Rapid Testing Accommodation Request Form must be completed by the appropriate certifying professional - physician, nurse practitioner or psychologist).

Until the request has been processed by AIS staff, unvaccinated individuals MUST cooperate with rapid testing when on campus per MRU mandate.

Rapid Testing Accommodation Request Instructions

1. It is the student’s responsibility to have the MRU Access and Inclusion Services Rapid Testing Accommodation Request Form completed by one of the professionals listed on the form. 

2. Submit a “Public Request Form" on the Access and Inclusion website and upload the completed “Rapid Testing Accommodation Mask Exemption Request Form” 

3. An Access Advisor will review the form and contact you if further information is required. 

4. If your request is accepted, you will receive an email with your Accommodation Letter. 

5. Arrange a meeting with each of your instructors, give them your Accommodation Letter, and determine how the accommodation will be implemented in the classroom. It is possible that seating arrangements will be made to separate you from other students. 

6. It is your responsibility to keep a copy of the Accommodation Letter with you at all times. 

7. If you do not feel that your request for accommodation has been dealt with appropriately, you may take the matter forward to the Dean (or designate) within five (5) days of receipt of the decision from your instructor