Please consult the George Mason University Catalog under “Requirements for Retention” and “Periods of Academic Suspension” for exact criteria regarding suspension and to refer to the chart concerning your minimum GPA and credit level to avoid this and other academic actions.

Students who have been suspended may appeal to the Undergraduate Academic Affairs Office to request an override of suspension. No student on suspension is guaranteed an override, and decisions are made on a case-by-case basis. Students on first suspension are not permitted an immediate return and, if an override can be approved, it is on a part-time basis only. Students on second suspension are typically required to serve the duration of their suspension. A third suspension results in dismissal, which is usually considered permanent. Students with outstanding incompletes (INs) are not permitted early returns and should make successful completion of those INs by the deadline in the Schedule of Classes their top priority.

Important: All requests for an override of suspension must be submitted by the student to our office at least 2 weeks prior to the first day of classes (as listed in the Schedule of Class) in which the student seeks a return.

Factors considered by the deans when reviewing requests for an override may include (but are not limited to) the following:

Students who are within 12 hours of meeting all degree requirements and who could reasonably bring their cumulative GPA up to the required 2.000 may request a special exception to the above conditions, which will be evaluated on a case by case basis.