Massachusetts College of Art + Design recognizes federal mandates "The Americans with Disabilities Act" (ADA) of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which guarantee educational rights for the disabled.

Students are given the opportunity to notify MassArt of their disability by filing a Voluntary Questionnaire for Students with Disabilities along with supporting medical and/or educational documentation. All material should be sent to the Director of Civil Rights Compliance and Diversity. Information on the process of requesting reasonable accommodations and forms to do so are available in the Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Diversity.

If a student is eligible for state and federal benefits as a result of an ADA recognized disability, he or she should register with the appropriate agency in his or her state of domicile prior to beginning classes at MassArt.

When the request for accommodation and proper documentation has been received, information is forwarded to those MassArt administrators who need to respond to the request for assistance. The Director of Advising works with each student to make reasonable accommodations appropriate to his or her academic situation. Adjustments to help a student cannot be implemented retroactively.

Learning Disabilities Procedures and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
Only students whose learning disabilities have been diagnosed through an established Individual Educational Plan (IEP) from high school or through a professional diagnosis are eligible for supportive services to complete their courses successfully at Massachusetts College of Art + Design. Students whose learning disabilities are undiagnosed must take the initiative in seeking professional diagnosis. Counseling Services provides referrals to clinicians experienced in assessing and treating ADD.. Students are strongly advised to complete diagnostic procedures before courses begin to be properly prepared for class.

Tutorial Program
The Critical Studies Department provides tutorial assistance and instruction in areas of reading and writing. Students may be referred by faculty or may seek help through the Academic Advising Office. Faculty and students serve as tutors. Tutorial aid can be short-term of long-term.

Writing Center
The Writing Center in the Library is open to all students seeking assistance with writing projects.