The information on these pages are for Exploratory and Non-Degree students only. If you are an undergraduate student with a declared major, see the Undergraduate Appeals, Academic Requests, and Exceptions to Policy page for more information.
Your academic request or appeal begins with your academic advisor. You can find your assigned Exploratory advisor on the Exploratory Academic Advising page; you can either email your advisor or schedule an appointment to see them to discuss your academic appeal. Most Non-Degree students also meet with Exploratory advising; please see the Non-Degree Student Advising page for more information.
Decisions to these exceptions to policy/appeals are sent to your GMU email which is the most effective way of providing official information to you. In order to protect student privacy and comply with federal law our office communicates only with the student. Requests are reviewed in the order in which they are submitted, and reviewed as quickly as possible. We strive to make timely decisions to assist students.
Notification of a decision is usually within a week of submitting a request that includes all relevant and required documentation. Delays may result if you have not provided all documentation. If you have not heard from the office after two weeks, please contact us with regard to your request.
This form is used for several requests and is provided here for your convenience: Academic Action Appeal Form for Exploratory and Non-Degree Students
Please make a selection in the side menu for more information about the request.