George Mason University

Students who are registered into active classes with the A-F grade type are eligible for the alternative grading mode.

Students who were grade sanctioned because of a decision by the Honor Committee, irrespective of the date of such a decision, may not choose the alternative grade mode for the affected course. Academic units may not use the alternative grading model to change a course grade that was assigned to a student as a result of a decision by the Honor Committee.

To ensure graduate students make the best selection for themselves and maximize their potential for long-term academic and professional success, it is critical that:

1) Graduate students seek advising and guidance from their advisor, mentor and/or coordinator prior to making a decision about their courses; and

2) Graduate students determine the impact electing an alternative grading option may have on financial aid, licensure, admission to professional programs, scholarships, fellowships, among others.

Detailed information can be found on the Graduate Education webpage.