Below is a list of policies which the University community most commonly refers to.
All university policies are available online.
George Mason University is committed to providing equal opportunity and an educational and work environment free from any discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin/shared ancestry, sex, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, pregnancy status or genetic information. It is the policy of the university to provide an academic and work environment free from sexual harassment. Please see the following policies for more information.
- 1201 - Non-Discrimination Policy
- 1202 - Sexual Harassment Policy
- 1203 - Non-Discrimination and Reasonable Accommodation on the Basis of Disability
The Responsible Use of Computing (RUC) Policy applies to all academic and operational departments and offices at all university locations owned or leased. The policies and procedures provided herein apply to all Mason faculty, staff, students, visitors and contractors.
All faculty, staff, and students who park on property owned or operated by the university must display a valid permit or park in a parking deck and pay an hourly or daily rate.
Academic Policies
- 3002 - Cross-level Listing of Undergraduate/Graduate Courses
- 3003 - Reporting and Approval of Academic Actions Constituting Substantive Change
- 3004 - Verification of Student Identity in Distance Education
- 3005 - Faculty Credential Evaluation and Documentation
- 3011 - Credit Hours
Other Regulations
Other policies pertaining to safety and security:
Annual Security Report
Mason's 2023 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is a combined report that includes, but is not limited to: campus safety and security policy disclosures; statistics for Clery Act crimes for University property, adjacent property, and non-university property owned or controlled by the University for the previous three years; and fire statistics for on-campus student housing facilities for the previous three years. To view a copy of the report, go to the website. Paper copies of this report are available at any police facility.