Student requests for exemptions based on a religious concern should contact the Todd Sutherland within the Division of Student Affairs at sutherlt@tamug.edu. Faculty and staff should contact Galveston Campus Human Resources at hr@tamug.edu.
Some students, faculty or staff may not be able to wear a face covering due to a pre-existing medical condition or other disability (e.g., asthma, respiratory disease, inability to remove a face covering without assistance). Students should contact the Office of Career and Counseling Services at (409) 740-4736 or studentservices@tamug.edu to request an exemption through the accommodations request process. Faculty and staff should contact Galveston Campus Human Resources at hr@tamug.edu.
Advance notice of the need for accommodations/exemptions can help to ensure that there is adequate time to review the request and make a decision on a case-by-case basis. If a student has been approved for this exception to the policy, they will be given an accommodation or exemption letter to provide to faculty members to allow them to remain in class without a face covering. If possible, a face shield should be worn instead of a face covering. If this is not possible, the CDC recommends limiting exposure to others and maintaining a 6 feet physical distance at all times in the absence of a face covering. Students may also consider using available distance education options.
For areas or occupations where wearing a face covering is not feasible and is not based on a disability or religious concern, requests may be made to the Face Coverings Committee by sending an email message to facecovering@tamu.edu. Requests should include the reason that face coverings are not feasible and the additional safety measures taken to further mitigate the risk in the absence of face coverings.