Academic Policies
Knowledge of University Policies
Each student is responsible for knowing the rules, regulations, requirements,
and academic policies of the university. A student in doubt concerning an academic
matter should consult a faculty advisor or dean. When the university or one of its
academic units makes changes in course requirements, grading procedures, and/or the
level of qualitative performance expected of its students for acceptance into particular
programs, academic standing, or graduation, the changes apply to all students enrolled
in the university at the time of the implementation of the change and thereafter.
The Special Collections section of the Fenwick Library has a copy of all previous
catalogs for use by staff and students. Copies may not be checked out but may be
photocopied.
Absence for Religious Observances
It is the policy of George Mason University to make every reasonable effort to
allow members of the university community to observe their religious holidays without
academic penalty. Absence from classes or examinations for religious reasons does
not relieve students from responsibility for any part of the course work required
during the period of absence. Students who expect to miss classes, examinations,
or other assignments as a consequence of their religious observance shall be provided
reasonable alternative opportunity to complete such academic responsibilities. It
is the obligation of students to provide faculty with reasonable notice of the dates
of major religious holidays on which they will be absent. Faculty should be sensitive
to religious observances in their construction of class schedules and syllabi.
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