George Mason University

Workflow Routing Steps

1. Advisor Submits Exception Request
2. Level 1 Approvers (Department level)
   1. Equivalent to the Department signature on the Sub/Waiver PDFs
   2. Exceptions applied to Mason Core and Degree-level requirements are routed to Undergraduate Education for approval
3. Level 2 Approvers* (College level)
   1. Equivalent to the Dean signature on the Sub/Waiver PDFs
   2. Exceptions applied to Mason Core and Degree-level requirements are routed to Undergraduate Education for approval
4. OUR review*
   1. Once approved at this step, the exception is considered fully approved and is out of workflow.

*This step is skipped for the PEA Workflow 

Reviewing Exception Requests

• If you have pending requests to review, they will receive a notification in the platform.

•  Click on the “Requests” tab (left side menu in the Degree Audit)

• Click on “Exceptions Workflow” for the student exception you need to review. The exception information will open.
• Review the exception details and justification.

• Select Start
• Select Approve or Deny Request as appropriate