By when do I have to decide if I want to receive A-F grades or the alternative grading mode?
Posted: March 26, 2020 at 12:14 pm, Last Updated: May 19, 2020 at 5:04 pm
The deadline for selecting the alternative grade mode has been extended to Friday, May 22, 2020, as set by the Faculty Senate and the Graduate Council. Students will have through Monday, May 11, 2020–or until a final grade is submitted, whichever is earlier–to choose the Credit/Non-credit (COVID19) option via Patriot Web for classes they are […]
What if I don’t select the alternative grading mode?
Posted: March 26, 2020 at 12:12 pm, Last Updated: February 11, 2021 at 12:06 pm
If you don’t submit a Change of Grade Mode Request form to select the alternative grading mode, your classes will default to their current grade mode (A-F grading).
How do I select the alternative grading mode?
Posted: March 26, 2020 at 12:11 pm, Last Updated: April 26, 2021 at 12:20 pm
Submit the Change of Grade Mode Request form. Multiple sections can be submitted simultaneously. Students will need to include the Subject, Course Number, and Section Number for each course. Students who have previously designated a section for the alternative grade mode may also submit the form to change that section back to A-F grading. The […]
Am I eligible for the alternative grading mode?
Posted: March 26, 2020 at 12:08 pm, Last Updated: February 11, 2021 at 12:06 pm
Students who are registered into active classes with the A-F grade type are eligible for the alternative grading mode. Students who were grade sanctioned because of a decision by the Honor Committee, irrespective of the date of such a decision, may not choose the alternative grade mode for the affected course. Academic units may not […]
Will my NetID be changed because of my chosen name?
Posted: December 12, 2019 at 4:25 pm
NetIDs (the part of your e-mail address before the “@gmu.edu”) will not be changed upon the submission of a chosen name. NetIDs can be changed if an individual’s legal name changes, but at this time submission of a chosen name will not result in a revision to the assigned NetID.
Do I Have to Report A Chosen First Name?
Posted: December 9, 2019 at 9:06 am, Last Updated: December 12, 2019 at 4:33 pm
No, if you do not list a chosen first name, your legal first name will be used by all systems.
What are pronouns?
Posted: November 19, 2019 at 2:59 pm, Last Updated: December 12, 2019 at 4:31 pm
“Pronouns” are used by individuals to identify themselves and their gender identity/expression.
What is a chosen first name?
Posted: November 19, 2019 at 2:58 pm, Last Updated: December 12, 2019 at 4:33 pm
Some people elect to go by a name other than their legal first name. This chosen name could be a nickname, a middle name, or a personally selected name. For example, students, including international students, sometimes choose to adopt an English language nickname and transgender people often adopt a name consistent with their gender identity. […]
I would like to update my legal name, how do I make the update?
Posted: November 15, 2019 at 3:28 pm, Last Updated: December 12, 2019 at 4:28 pm
To update your legal name, you will need to provide legal documentation to make the change in Mason systems and applications. A change of name will require the following: Original court order or document that indicates a marriage or name change. Government document (from the USCIS, State Department, etc.)
How can I edit my telecom display name?
Posted: November 15, 2019 at 1:43 pm, Last Updated: December 12, 2019 at 4:33 pm
Employees who want their chosen first name to appear on the telephone screens of the people they are calling (Caller ID) need to request a change to their display name via their department’s telecom coordinator. More details are in the ITS Knowledge Base.