Can I waitlist for a course with reserved seating?
Posted: April 1, 2021 at 5:23 pm, Last Updated: April 2, 2021 at 11:00 am
No, waitlists are not available on courses with reserved seating.
Will incoming students be able to register for available seats once the reserve has been reached?
Posted: April 1, 2021 at 5:23 pm, Last Updated: April 2, 2021 at 4:48 pm
Yes, incoming students will be allowed to register once the reserve capacity has been reached if there are available unreserved seats.
What happens if I do not meet the reserve eligibility requirements for the reserve seats? Can I still register?
Posted: April 1, 2021 at 5:22 pm, Last Updated: April 2, 2021 at 4:48 pm
During registration, the system will identify students who meet the requirements for the reserved seats, and those students will have priority to register for the course. If there are available unreserved seats, you may register. After the reserved seat period expires, any remaining seats will be made available for general registration.
How do I know if a course I want to enroll in has reserved seats?
Posted: April 1, 2021 at 5:20 pm, Last Updated: April 3, 2021 at 2:29 pm
Any course with reserved seats will be indicated by the seat count in the Reserved Seat column in Patriot Web. There will be two indicators with a count to display the available seats in each group (unreserved, reserved). Registration Navigation Instructions are available to guide you.
I’m receiving a different error when registering for my courses? How can I resolve this?
Posted: April 1, 2021 at 5:11 pm, Last Updated: April 3, 2021 at 2:29 pm
A list of common registration errors and resolutions is available at https://registrar.gmu.edu/topics/common-registration-error-messages/.
My diploma was damaged during shipment
Posted: February 17, 2021 at 4:19 pm, Last Updated: February 23, 2022 at 3:21 pm
For graduates beginning in Fall 2020: Your credential is a representation of all your hard work, and we know how important it is that this document arrives in pristine condition. If damage occurred in transit, our vendor will be happy to send a replacement. Just snap a quick picture of the damaged item and email […]
Delivery Method Descriptions (Face-to-face/Online)
Posted: December 18, 2020 at 3:39 pm, Last Updated: December 18, 2020 at 3:56 pm
The delivery method of each class section can be categorized in one of three ways: completely face-to-face (F2F), completely online (100% Online), or a blend of those two, generally referred to as Hybrid. Classes can also be synchronous, meaning they meet at a set date and time, or asynchronous, meaning that while there is no […]
How will choosing an alternative grading option affect my eligibility for admission to graduate/professional schools, or competitive fellowship programs outside of Mason?
Posted: April 1, 2020 at 4:08 pm, Last Updated: February 11, 2021 at 11:55 am
Although many programs are modifying requirements to accommodate special circumstances related to COVID-19, we have no control over requirements for external institutions and programs. Students are encouraged to check with graduate/professional programs and/or fellowship programs to ensure they are familiar with specific requirements prior to selecting an alternative grade option. If you are not certain […]
If I prefer to continue with the A-F grading mode, do I have to do anything?
Posted: March 27, 2020 at 11:29 am, Last Updated: February 11, 2021 at 11:56 am
No, your classes will default to their current grading mode (A-F grading).
If a grant pays for part of my education, should I stay with the traditional grade scale option?
Posted: March 27, 2020 at 11:29 am, Last Updated: February 11, 2021 at 11:57 am
Each student needs to review their current GPA and make decisions based on that, based on the answer to the questions above, and review the standards of good SAP on the Financial Aid Office website – https://www2.gmu.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid/eligibility/satisfactory-academic-progress-policy.