Consortium Registration – Grading Policies
Posted: August 7, 2013 at 6:43 pm
Students may not register for classes based on Pass/Fail grading. Grades, as reported by the host institution, will stand. Auditing courses is not permitted. Credits earned through the Consortium are considered resident credit. Grades for Consortium courses are sent to the Mason Office of the University Registrar, recorded on the Mason transcript, and calculated into […]
Consortium Registration – Air Force ROTC
Posted: August 7, 2013 at 6:39 pm, Last Updated: February 25, 2021 at 9:11 am
Registration for Air Force ROTC courses is handled through the University of Maryland and is processed by the George Mason Consortium Coordinator. Students participating in this program are required to follow the same procedures as any students requesting through the Consortium at the University of Maryland. Academic credit will be granted for specifically approved courses. […]
Full‐Time and Part-Time Status
Posted: August 7, 2013 at 2:35 pm, Last Updated: April 26, 2017 at 2:25 pm
Students are responsible for ensuring that credits taken support their program of study and count toward their degree; they are also strongly encouraged to consult with an advisor before registering for classes. Undergraduate Students Credit Hours Time Status 12 or more Full-time 9 – 11 Three-quarter time 6 – 8 Half-time 1 – 5 Less […]
VA Benefits – Flight Training
Posted: August 7, 2013 at 11:53 am
The Aviation Flight Training and Management minor is not currently approved for veteran education benefits. It is under review by VA and additional information on the status will be provided when available.
I thought I graduated previously but I just learned that I did not graduate. What do I do?
Posted: August 5, 2013 at 4:13 pm, Last Updated: February 23, 2022 at 3:10 pm
If you completed all degree and University requirements within 6 weeks of your date of requested graduation, but your degree was never officially conferred, you may submit a Retroactive Graduation Request. To qualify, there may be no changes or additions to your record since the time of the requested graduation date. You must submit the […]
What is the difference between Graduation Pending and Degree Conferral?
Posted: August 5, 2013 at 4:12 pm, Last Updated: May 24, 2016 at 9:24 am
Graduation Pending simply refers to the decision made collectively by your academic department and the Graduation department that you are eligible to graduate. Since we cannot officially confer degrees prior to the three conferral dates in an academic calendar year, the Graduation department will place a Graduation Pending status on your record. Please be aware […]
Graduation 6-week Grace Period
Posted: August 5, 2013 at 4:12 pm, Last Updated: December 16, 2020 at 11:03 am
After each conferral date, students who have applied to graduate are given six weeks to resolve conflicts delaying degree conferral. However, departments may enforce stricter deadlines. Students should consult with their academic department(s) regarding the deadline for resolving graduation deficiencies. Eligible circumstances include incomplete or in-progress grades, outstanding study elsewhere grades, graduate transfer of credit […]
How do I change my expected graduation date?
Posted: August 5, 2013 at 4:11 pm, Last Updated: July 11, 2023 at 11:53 am
Students can update their Expected Date of Graduation in Patriot Web. Click on ‘Student Services’, then ‘Student Profile’, then ‘Update Expected Date of Graduation’. Select a graduation term from the drop down menu and click submit. The new expected graduation date will appear on the degree evaluation and enrollment verification. This does not constitute a […]
I have met the requirements of my major but not my minor. Can I graduate from my minor in a future term?
Posted: August 5, 2013 at 4:10 pm, Last Updated: July 17, 2018 at 11:33 am
You must meet the requirements of both academic programs in order to graduate. You cannot graduate from your minor in a different semester than your major. However, if you do not meet the requirements of your minor but you have fulfilled the requirements of your major, you may drop your minor and still be eligible […]
I’ve submitted my graduation application but now I know I won’t be able to graduate in this term. What should I do?
Posted: August 5, 2013 at 4:10 pm, Last Updated: May 24, 2016 at 9:24 am
If you realize you will not complete the requirements of your academic program during the term in which you have applied to graduate, you must submit the Withdraw Graduation Application form online to remove your graduation application. Please be aware that you will not be able to register for classes until you withdraw your application.