Accommodations
Experiences of sexual and gender-based violence can have a serious impact on a person’s life. A survivor may experience short to long-term psychological, emotional and physical reactions that can impact their ability to function. These responses can be immediate or delayed, even manifesting years after the incident of sexual violence.
We work with survivors on a case-by-case basis to determine what academic or workplace accommodation may be needed, and can facilitate the process by contacting the concerned university partners and by offering letters of support.
Note that you are not required to make a formal complaint in order to access accommodations.
Students
Students impacted by sexual violence may seek accommodations at any point during a semester.
This may include:
- Withdrawing from courses
- Extensions for coursework or accommodations for missed work and tests
- Changing course sections or classroom locations
- Taking a leave of absence
- Changing residence, or other housing accommodation
Students can contact their professors or an academic advisor directly for academic accommodation requests.
For accommodations to McGill's online "It Takes All of Us" program, please contact us at osvrse [at] mcgill.ca.
If a survivor experiences severe or chronic impacts, it may be advisable to register with the Student Accessibility and Achievement (SAA) office.
Faculty & staff
We can help faculty and staff members who have been impacted by sexual violence if they are unable to perform their professional duties. We can work with faculty and staff supervisors, professional associations, unions, and human resources to determine what accommodations would be appropriate.
