George Mason University

Auditing a course will result in a recalculation of your student time status. There may be a reduction in your new time status that could negatively affect you in the following areas:

• Financial Aid • Access to certain campus facilities • Health insurance • Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits

• International student status • On campus housing • Potential indebtedness for withdrawn courses paid by a third party

When auditing a course please be advised of the following:

• Students do not receive grades or credit for audited courses, the final grade issued will be AU.
• The tuition fee is the same amount for both audit and credit courses.
• The credit hours will not count into attempted or earned hours.
• Students must meet all eligibility requirements and must have instructor’s approval. For policies and eligibility criteria, see the University Catalog.
• The Course Audit form must be submitted to the Office of the University Registrar by the last day to drop the course.
• If you wish to change from audit back to credit, the more must be resubmitted with the appropriate signatures.

*Dean’s signature and approval will be required for any requests received after the last day to drop a course.