AVT Internship Blog

Rebecca Chase has created a blog to post internship opportunities on.
Check it out http://avtinternships.blogspot.com/

Study Elsewhere

As we approach summer, I thought it necessary to review the Study Elsewhere policy. Please read this carefully as you make your plans for summer.

Students enrolled at George Mason University are expected to complete their coursework in residence. Exceptions to this policy are considered only on a case-by-case basis. All students must obtain advance, written approval from CVPA Associate Dean before enrolling in classes elsewhere.

If a student’s permanent residence is over 50 miles away from the Fairfax campus, a student may request permission to enroll part-time at an accredited institution near their home during the summer semester. This special permission does not extend into regularly scheduled fall and spring semesters.

In order to have an exception considered, students must have completed the immediately preceding semester with a GPA of 2.000 or higher and be in good academic standing. New Freshmen and new transfer students are not allowed to take courses elsewhere as they have yet to establish an academic record at George Mason.

Reasons NOT considered to be enrolled in courses elsewhere include – but are not limited to – the following:

• Course is less expensive elsewhere.
• Course is closer to home or work.
• Course is offered at a more convenient time to accommodate work or personal schedules, etc.
• Course is an elective or a class not offered at George Mason or through the Consortium.
• Course has been attempted unsuccessfully at George Mason – you may not repeat this course at another institution.
• Class size is smaller elsewhere.

Courses elsewhere that have been pre-approved must be taken for a grade and be passed with a GPA of 2.00 (on a 4.00 scale) or higher in order to be transferred to George Mason. Official transcripts must be sent after completion of the course. Although credit for the course can be transferred, the grade for the course will not transfer.

In short, in order to study elsewhere during the summer, you must be living at your permanent residence that is at least 50 miles away from campus. Requests to take classes at NOVA will not be granted.