How to Submit an Exception Request
Posted: May 28, 2025 at 3:19 pm, Last Updated: November 7, 2025 at 1:53 pm
Open the student’s audit and confirm that you are viewing the “official” version.

Scroll to the requirement for which you want to request an exception.
- Select the ellipses
- Select “Request an Exception”

Select the type of Workflow you will use.
- Mason Core Exceptions Workflow should be selected for:
- Exception requests for Mason Core Requirements (more information can be found here)
- PEA Substitution should be selected for:
- Substitutions that only require advisor or department approval, as noted in the University Catalog
- Audit Exceptions Workflow should be selected for:
- Substitutions
- Waivers
- Exclude Courses
- Waive or Modify Requirement Constraint

Select the Exception type

Substitution
- Select the course you want to substitute
- Add a justification
- Select Submit Request

Waive this Requirement
- Select the requirement you want to waive
- Add a Justification
- Select Submit Request

Waive or Modify Requirement Constraint
- Note: This is not available at the course level
- Select Modify or Waive for the constraint you are changing or waiving (i.e. to reduce the number of required credits)
- Modify the number of credits
- Add a Justification
- Select Submit Request

Exclude Courses
- Select the course you want to exclude
- Add a Justification
- Select Submit Request

Pending Exception Request
- After an exception has been submitted, “Exception Requested” will appear in the degree audit an don the student’s “Requests” tab
- The request has now moved into the appropriate workflow for approval

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