Office of the University Registrar

If you are a newly admitted student and would like to appeal the initial determination of your domicile status by the Admissions Office, please submit a Level 2A appeal application.

The Domicile Appeals Administration in the Office of the University Registrar serves as the Intermediate Appeal Level. Requests are considered only after a student's domicile has been reviewed by the respective Admissions Offices. Appeals are given in depth consideration and supporting documents are required. Decisions are generally made no later than 30 business days from the filing of the appeal, assuming that all requested documentation is submitted at the time of filing.

It is the responsibility of the student to:

1. Monitor their Mason email for a domicile decision.
2. Register under the proper domicile classification.
3. Ensure that all information and documentation requested for by the Domicile Appeals Administration is submitted.

Failure to submit the required documentation may result in an out-of-state domicile classification.  The decision will be conveyed to your Mason email account within 30 business days. The appropriate appeal form is Appeal Form 2A.

After the Intermediate Level has issued a decision for the semester in question, a student may file a Request for Reconsideration Form along with any documentation or new evidence within 15 calendar days of the date on the decision. New information is restricted to the review period. Detailed letters of decision are emailed to students upon completion of this review.

*Students must submit a Request for Reconsideration and receive an official determination prior to filing with the Third Level Appeals Committee.

Appeals of the Intermediate Level decision are reviewed by the Third Level Appeals Committee, which administers the final domicile decision at Mason. A written decision is provided at Level 3. If a student receives a decision from the Committee that he/she is not eligible for in-state tuition rates the student may appeal to the Fairfax County Circuit Court. The appropriate appeal form is the Level 3 Domicile Appeal.

*Students must submit a Request for Reconsideration and receive an official determination prior to filing with the Third Level Appeals Committee.

Are you a Continuing Student that has been classified as Out-of-State?

Students who have completed at least one semester at Mason are "continuing students." You should submit the Domicile Petition (Level 1B) to the Office of the University Registrar no later than the first day of the semester. Students will be informed of the results of their decision via their George Mason University email account within 30 business days of filing, assuming that all requested documentation is submitted at the time of filing.

It is the responsibility of the student to:

1. Monitor their email for a domicile decision.
2. Register under the proper domicile classification.
3. Ensure that all information and documentation requested for by the Domicile Appeals Administration is submitted.

Failure to submit the required documentation may result in an out-of-state domicile classification. 

Note: Initial decisions are made expediently, and without detailed written explanations.

The Domicile Appeals Administration in the Office of the University Registrar serves as the Intermediate Appeal Level. Requests are considered only after a student's domicile has been reviewed by Level 1B. Appeals are given in depth consideration and supporting documents are required. Decisions are generally made no later than 30 business days from the filing of the appeal, assuming that all requested documentation is submitted at the time of filing. Failure to submit the required documentation may result in an out-of-state domicile classification.   The decision will be conveyed to your Mason email account within 30 business days. The appropriate appeal form is Appeal Form 2B.

After the Intermediate Level has issued a decision letter for the semester in question, a student may file a Request for Reconsideration Form along with any documentation or new evidence within 15 calendar days of the date on the decision. New information is restricted to the review period. Detailed letters of decision are emailed to students upon completion of this review.

*Students must submit a Request for Reconsideration and receive an official determination prior to filing with the Third Level Appeals Committee.

Appeals of the Intermediate Level decision are reviewed by the Third Level Appeals Committee, which administers the final domicile decision at Mason. A written decision is provided at Level 3. If a student receives a decision from the Committee that he/she is not eligible for in-state tuition rates the student may appeal to the Fairfax County Circuit Court. The appropriate appeal form is the Level 3 Domicile Appeal.

*Students must submit a Request for Reconsideration and receive an official determination prior to filing with the Third Level Appeals Committee.