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

Tags: advisors, degree audit, exceptions

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