diff --git a/openedx/features/content_type_gating/partitions.py b/openedx/features/content_type_gating/partitions.py
index 50ff230c01..32a963bfd0 100644
--- a/openedx/features/content_type_gating/partitions.py
+++ b/openedx/features/content_type_gating/partitions.py
@@ -82,7 +82,8 @@ class ContentTypeGatingPartition(UserPartition):
         course_key = self._get_course_key_from_course_block(block)
         modes = CourseMode.modes_for_course_dict(course_key)
         verified_mode = modes.get(CourseMode.VERIFIED)
-        if verified_mode is None or not self._is_audit_enrollment(user, block):
+        if (verified_mode is None or not self._is_audit_enrollment(user, course_key) or
+                user_group == FULL_ACCESS):
             return None
         ecommerce_checkout_link = self._get_checkout_link(user, verified_mode.sku)
 
@@ -95,17 +96,19 @@ class ContentTypeGatingPartition(UserPartition):
         return frag
 
     def access_denied_message(self, block, user, user_group, allowed_groups):
-        if self._is_audit_enrollment(user, block):
-            return _(u"Graded assessments are available to Verified Track learners. Upgrade to Unlock.")
-        return None
+        course_key = self._get_course_key_from_course_block(block)
+        modes = CourseMode.modes_for_course_dict(course_key)
+        verified_mode = modes.get(CourseMode.VERIFIED)
+        if (verified_mode is None or not self._is_audit_enrollment(user, course_key) or
+                user_group == FULL_ACCESS):
+            return None
+        return _(u"Graded assessments are available to Verified Track learners. Upgrade to Unlock.")
 
-    def _is_audit_enrollment(self, user, block):
+    def _is_audit_enrollment(self, user, course_key):
         """
         Checks if user is enrolled in `Audit` track of course or any staff member is
         viewing course as in `Audit` enrollment.
         """
-        course_key = self._get_course_key_from_course_block(block)
-
         if self._is_masquerading_as_generic_student(user, course_key):
             return self._is_masquerading_audit_enrollment(user, course_key)
         return self._has_active_enrollment_in_audit_mode(user, course_key)
diff --git a/openedx/features/content_type_gating/tests/test_partitions.py b/openedx/features/content_type_gating/tests/test_partitions.py
index 7714505527..641ab1a25a 100644
--- a/openedx/features/content_type_gating/tests/test_partitions.py
+++ b/openedx/features/content_type_gating/tests/test_partitions.py
@@ -8,12 +8,13 @@ from course_modes.tests.factories import CourseModeFactory
 from lms.djangoapps.courseware.tests.factories import GlobalStaffFactory
 from opaque_keys.edx.keys import CourseKey
 from openedx.core.djangolib.testing.utils import CacheIsolationTestCase
-from openedx.features.content_type_gating.helpers import CONTENT_GATING_PARTITION_ID
+from openedx.features.content_type_gating.helpers import CONTENT_GATING_PARTITION_ID, FULL_ACCESS
 from openedx.features.content_type_gating.partitions import (
     create_content_gating_partition,
     ContentTypeGatingPartition
 )
 from openedx.features.content_type_gating.models import ContentTypeGatingConfig
+from student.tests.factories import GroupFactory
 from xmodule.partitions.partitions import UserPartitionError, ENROLLMENT_TRACK_PARTITION_ID
 
 
@@ -93,10 +94,34 @@ class TestContentTypeGatingPartition(CacheIsolationTestCase):
             'crum.get_current_request',
             return_value=mock_request
         ):
-            fragment = partition.access_denied_fragment(mock_block, global_staff, 'test_group', 'test_allowed_group')
+            fragment = partition.access_denied_fragment(mock_block, global_staff, GroupFactory(), 'test_allowed_group')
 
         self.assertIsNotNone(fragment)
 
+    def test_access_denied_fragment_for_full_access_users(self):
+        """
+        Test that Full Access users do not see the access_denied_fragment or access_denied_message
+        """
+        mock_request = RequestFactory().get('/')
+        mock_course = Mock(id=self.course_key, user_partitions={})
+        mock_block = Mock(scope_ids=Mock(usage_id=Mock(course_key=mock_course.id)))
+
+        CourseModeFactory.create(course_id=mock_course.id, mode_slug='verified')
+
+        global_staff = GlobalStaffFactory.create()
+        ContentTypeGatingConfig.objects.create(enabled=False, studio_override_enabled=True)
+
+        partition = create_content_gating_partition(mock_course)
+
+        with patch(
+            'crum.get_current_request',
+            return_value=mock_request
+        ):
+            fragment = partition.access_denied_fragment(mock_block, global_staff, FULL_ACCESS, 'test_allowed_group')
+            self.assertIsNone(fragment)
+            message = partition.access_denied_message(mock_block, global_staff, FULL_ACCESS, 'test_allowed_group')
+            self.assertIsNone(message)
+
     def test_acess_denied_fragment_for_null_request(self):
         """
         Verifies the access denied fragment is visible when HTTP request is not available.
@@ -120,6 +145,6 @@ class TestContentTypeGatingPartition(CacheIsolationTestCase):
             'openedx.features.content_type_gating.partitions.ContentTypeGatingPartition._is_audit_enrollment',
             return_value=True
         ):
-            fragment = partition.access_denied_fragment(mock_block, global_staff, 'test_group', 'test_allowed_group')
+            fragment = partition.access_denied_fragment(mock_block, global_staff, GroupFactory(), 'test_allowed_group')
 
         self.assertIsNotNone(fragment)