Can I edit my MasonLive or Employee email display name?
Posted: November 15, 2019 at 1:41 pm, Last Updated: September 13, 2023 at 8:02 am
Students: Yes, you may edit your email display name by following the “How do I update my MasonLive display name?” instructions. It may take up to 24 hours for this change to be visible. Please contact the ITS Support Center if you have any questions concerning the instructions. Employees: Providing a chosen name will not […]
What are the documents that require use of legal name only?
Posted: November 14, 2019 at 3:17 pm, Last Updated: December 12, 2019 at 4:29 pm
The documents listed below require legal name only as mandated by state and federal laws: Diplomas Official Transcripts Enrollment & Degree Verification Domicile Appeals Veteran Benefits Certifications Student Accounts Student Financial Aid National Student Clearinghouse Payroll Mason ID SEVIS
How do I apply to graduate?
Posted: November 12, 2019 at 8:15 am, Last Updated: July 6, 2023 at 6:33 pm
To apply for graduation, login to Patriot Web then click on ‘Student Records’ followed by clicking on the ‘Apply for Graduation’ link. Follow the instructions. View the step-by-step tutorial here.
How do I identify my chosen first name?
Posted: November 5, 2019 at 11:46 am, Last Updated: December 18, 2019 at 12:50 pm
Students are able to identify their chosen first name by logging into Patriot Web and following these instructions.
Is there a limit to the number of times I can change my chosen name or pronouns?
Posted: November 1, 2019 at 11:57 am
Not every system within the University will be updated nightly. To avoid confusion, we recommend only one change per semester. There is no formal limit.
Why do we have a chosen name and pronouns policy?
Posted: November 1, 2019 at 11:56 am, Last Updated: December 9, 2019 at 9:11 am
Creating an inclusive and welcoming community at Mason is linked to our strategic goals related to retention, sense of belonging, and degree completion as well and becoming a Well-Being University. Providing a means for students and employees to designate a chosen first name and pronouns that are visible in internal data systems is the right thing to […]
Which systems will show my chosen name? Where is legal name going to appear?
Posted: November 1, 2019 at 11:54 am, Last Updated: December 12, 2019 at 4:34 pm
We are identifying systems internal to Mason that can receive chosen first name. Consult this page for a list of these systems, when they are scheduled to receive chosen name, and which systems are outside the scope of this policy. Legal name will appear on transcripts, financial aid documents, and health records, to name a […]
How long will it take my chosen name and pronouns to appear in Mason systems?
Posted: November 1, 2019 at 11:53 am, Last Updated: December 13, 2019 at 8:22 am
We are phasing in chosen first name into our internal systems. Consult this page for which systems will include chosen name in January 2020 and which will be added over time. Most systems update nightly, but not all. The table also reflects how frequently the system receives updates from our Banner system.
How does this change apply to classes that meet for less than a full semester?
Posted: October 31, 2019 at 5:00 pm
The 22-day drop period applies only for classes that meet the full 15-week semester. Deadlines for the last day to drop are listed in the semester calendar on the Student Accounts Office website.
How might this change affect a student’s financial aid?
Posted: October 31, 2019 at 4:58 pm
Financial aid is based on student enrollment at midnight on the 22nd day of the semester. Students need to register for all courses by this date, even those with a late start. If a student withdraws from a course on day 23 or later, the W grade will appear on the transcript and it will […]