Dismissal

Return From Dismissal

For details regarding dismissal criteria, please consult your George Mason University Catalog under “Requirements for Retention” and “Academic Dismissal.” Dismissal is typically considered permanent. In rare and exceptional cases, students who have been dismissed may petition their academic dean for a return to George Mason through the Undergraduate Academic Affairs Office, but only after a minimum absence from the university of three calendar years. In addition, they must meet one or more of the following conditions during that time:

•	Demonstrate academic success (2.50 GPA or better) in at least 18 credit hours of classes taken during the period of dismissal at an accredited two-or-four-year college or university. Such credits may be considered for transfer back to George Mason University, but there is no guarantee of acceptance of the credits.
•	Provide other evidence of a renewed ability to achieve academic success.
•	Provide evidence that all degree requirements will be met once an additional 12 or fewer credit hours are complete.

Meeting the above requirements does not guarantee a return. The Office of Admissions and the appropriate school or college dean will make individual decisions in the best academic interests of the student and the university. For students seeking readmission to a new school or college, their new dean will make the decision in consultation with the former dean and the Office of Admissions.