Late Schedule Adjustment

Late Schedule Adjustment

All schedule adjustments must be made by the final add deadline of the semester, as indicated in Mason’s Academic Calendar. Any changes made after this deadline requires approval by the Costello College of Business. Please note that the timelines outlined below do not apply during the summer semester. The summer term consists of several sessions, each with its own registration deadlines. For detailed deadlines, please refer to the Academic Calendar. 

Late Add  

  • The last day to add a course is eight calendar days after the first day of classes. 
  • After this university deadline, students must submit a Late Add Request form for review. 

Late Add Requests Will Not Be Approved For: 

  • Fall and Spring Semesters: Late Add requests after the second week of classes will be automatically denied. 
  • Summer Term: Late Add requests after the first week of classes will be automatically denied. 
  • Closed Course Sections: Late Add requests can only be made for courses with available seating, which can be checked on Patriot Web. 
  • Reserved/Restricted Course Sections: Students cannot be added to sections reserved for specific populations. These sections are marked in Patriot Web. 
  • Third Attempts/At-Risk of Termination: Late Add requests for a third attempt of any Business course will be automatically denied. 

Important Notices for Students: 

  • All Late Add requests must be submitted to busreqst@gmu.edu via the Late Add Request form.
  • The Late Add process is an appeal of the university's registration deadline, and proper justification and documentation are required. Approval is not guaranteed. 
  • Justification should explain why the student could not register by the deadline and provide evidence of any circumstances preventing timely registration. 
  • Late Add requests will not be approved based on personal preference, and students may not request more than one section of the same course at a time. 
  • To be eligible for a Late Add, students must be actively attending the course they wish to add and meet with a Business Academic Advisor to review the process. 
  • Requesting permission from the course instructor alone does not count as approval. 

Agreement and Responsibility: 

By submitting a Late Add request, students agree to be bound by the final decision. If approved, the student will be added to the course, assuming responsibility for any related tuition fees and committing to complete all required coursework, including any missed assignments.  

Late Add requests are appeals to the registration deadline, and approval is not guaranteed. Both faculty and the Office of Student Success and Academic Services carefully review these requests to ensure academic success.