Guidelines & Policies

George Mason University is committed to student-athletes' graduating in a timely manner. Athletics expectations for student-athlete course loads are higher than those required to meet NCAA eligibility requirements.

Class & Attendance

Student-athletes at George Mason are expected to attend all classes at their scheduled times. It is the responsibility of student-athletes to become familiar with professors' policies regarding missed classes and provisions to make up work. Missed classes caused by involvement in or travel to athletic events are subject to Academic Policy 1.6.1 and all work missed must be given a make-up opportunity as long as the professor receives notice within the first two weeks of class. A student-athlete cannot be required by a coach or any staff member in Athletics to completely miss a class experience to meet athletic expectations.

Academic Services Program staff assist student-athletes in meeting NCAA eligibility requirements while working towards degree completion. The Academic Services Program staff helps student-athletes balance academic expectations with the demands of practice and competition. The academic performance and progress of each student-athlete is monitored and the results are made available to the student-athlete and his or her head coach.

For more information about NCAA eligibility, click here.
Academic advisers for respective degree programs are found here.

Incoming Student-Athletes

Attendance at orientation is required of all incoming students, including student-athletes at Mason. This university policy applies to both freshmen and transfer students. For more information, check the Mason orientation page here.