My degree evaluation on Patriot Web is telling me that I have not met the requirements of my degree. What should I do?
Posted: August 5, 2013 at 4:09 pm, Last Updated: May 24, 2016 at 9:24 am
The Graduation Department does not offer student advising. If you feel that your degree audit does not reflect your academic record correctly, your Academic Advisor is best equipped to provide you with help. Speak with your advisor right away to resolve the problem.
I am a Bachelor’s Accelerated Masters student. What do I do to make sure my credits are counted properly?
Posted: August 5, 2013 at 4:09 pm, Last Updated: May 24, 2016 at 9:24 am
Undergraduates: Students in a Bachelor’s/Accelerated Master’s program must complete a Bachelor’s/Accelerated Master’s Transition Form. The form must be submitted to the Office of the University Registrar prior to graduation from your undergraduate program.
How do I know if I have graduated or not?
Posted: August 5, 2013 at 4:07 pm, Last Updated: May 24, 2016 at 9:24 am
We encourage you to monitor your degree status by accessing your unofficial transcript on Patriot Web. When you see the phrase: Degree Awarded followed by your graduation date, that is your indication that you have officially graduated. We post degrees in real-time so please check your transcript often. We will contact you only if there […]
Spring Commencement
Posted: July 19, 2013 at 4:20 pm, Last Updated: February 22, 2023 at 1:22 pm
Saturday, May 18, 2023 Commencement will be held May 18, at 10 a.m. in EagleBank Arena on the Fairfax Campus. Updates regarding graduation will appear on the graduation website, GMU.edu/Graduation.
How do I update my diploma mailing address?
Posted: July 19, 2013 at 4:17 pm, Last Updated: June 25, 2020 at 11:30 am
Students have the opportunity to change their diploma mailing address in Patriot Web. Please update your address within 3 weeks of the conferral date to avoid mailing to an invalid address. Please follow these steps in order to update your diploma mailing address in Patriot Web: To insert a new diploma address: Login to Patriot […]
Do I receive a diploma for minors?
Posted: July 19, 2013 at 4:16 pm, Last Updated: March 11, 2020 at 9:28 am
Minors will not appear on your Mason diploma but will appear on your official academic transcript.
Order a Diploma Replacement
Posted: July 19, 2013 at 12:43 pm, Last Updated: July 8, 2021 at 11:18 am
The university offers alumni the opportunity to order a *replacement copy of their original George Mason diploma. The basic fee for an order mailed to an address in the U.S. is $127.50 per diploma. The cost for international destinations is $197.50. Diplomas will take 1-2 weeks to print after which they are mailed through FedEx […]
Ceremony Program Information
Posted: July 16, 2013 at 3:35 pm, Last Updated: August 31, 2016 at 2:14 pm
In order to have your name listed in the Winter Graduation and May Commencement programs, you must apply to graduate by the last day the graduation application is available on Patriot web for that semester. Summer graduates eligible to participate in the May Commencement must apply by the Spring application deadline to be included in the May Commencement […]
Special Registration (ZREG 200)
Posted: July 16, 2013 at 12:30 pm, Last Updated: October 31, 2019 at 4:52 pm
Special Registration allows you to remain active in the Mason University System without being registered for a course. There is a $45 fee. The most common reason for needing a special registration is for students who must resolve an incomplete grade from a previous semester. Note to Graduate Students: This type of registration does not […]
Withdraw Graduation Application
Posted: July 16, 2013 at 12:24 pm, Last Updated: March 10, 2016 at 10:13 am
If you decide to delay your graduation to a future term, you must submit the Withdraw Graduation Application form to notify the Office of the University Registrar. You will not be able to register for classes in a future term until your graduation application is withdrawn. IMPORTANT: Once your graduation application has been withdrawn, you must log […]