Special Grades
Posted: April 15, 2013 at 4:29 pm, Last Updated: April 26, 2024 at 2:09 pm
Please review the Final Grades page and the University Catalog for grading policies and procedures. Grade Description AB (Absent from the Final Exam) A temporary grade of AB may be given to students with prior approval of their dean/director to be absent from the final examination. A final grade of AB will convert to F after the ten day make-up […]
Grade Modes
Posted: April 15, 2013 at 4:28 pm, Last Updated: July 13, 2017 at 11:11 am
Mason uses grade modes to enforce grading policies. A student registered for a course may have permission to take the course for audit (AU) or credit without grade (S/NC). This changes the individual student’s grade mode, thus further restricting the grades he or she can receive. Patriot Web grading is designed with internal validation controlled by […]
Submit Final Grades
Posted: April 15, 2013 at 4:27 pm, Last Updated: August 14, 2013 at 9:59 pm
Log onto Patriot Web. From the Main Menu, select Faculty and Advisor Services. Select Term Selection. Select the desired term from the drop-down list, then select Submit Term. Select CRN Selection. Select the course you wish to grade from the drop-down list, then select Submit CRN.NOTE: If your course does not appear in the list, […]
Submit Midterm Evaluations
Posted: April 15, 2013 at 4:26 pm, Last Updated: November 18, 2013 at 2:25 pm
Log onto Patriot Web. From the Main Menu, select Faculty and Advisor Services. Select Term Selection. Select the desired term from the drop-down list, then select Submit Term. Select CRN Selection. Select the course you wish to grade from the drop-down list, then select Submit CRN. NOTE: If your course does not appear in the […]
What is the Solomon Amendment?
Posted: April 12, 2013 at 4:51 pm, Last Updated: December 18, 2020 at 1:43 pm
The Solomon Amendment is a federal law that requires institutions of higher education to provide “student recruitment information” for all students who are at least seventeen (17) years of age and enrolled for at least one credit hour at their institution to military recruiters. The Department of Education has determined that the Solomon Amendment supersedes […]
What is Directory Information?
Posted: April 12, 2013 at 4:50 pm, Last Updated: June 28, 2019 at 1:42 pm
Directory Information at Mason consists of the following: Student Name Major Field of Study Dates of Attendance Enrollment Status Previous Institutions Class Level Degrees and Awards Received Photographs Participation in Officially Recognized Sports and Activities Weight and Height of Athletes Mason defines the following as Limited Directory Information: *Student ID (G Number) *Date of Birth This information […]
View Class List
Posted: April 12, 2013 at 4:41 pm, Last Updated: August 15, 2013 at 1:43 pm
Directions: Log on to Patriot Web. Select “Faculty and Advisor Services.” Select “Summary Class List.” Select the term and click “Submit.” If you are the instructor, select the course you wish to work with from the drop-down list, then click “Submit CRN”. If you are an advisor, click “Enter CRN Directly” at the bottom of the page, then […]
May I discuss my students with other faculty?
Posted: March 22, 2013 at 4:50 pm, Last Updated: June 28, 2019 at 2:29 pm
Yes, IF you have a legitimate education interest. Legitimate Educational Interest: When a school official need access to education records in the course of performing their job duties at Mason Must be necessary for your job role or completing job tasks Must be used for official Mason business within the scope of your employment The information […]
What are acceptable methods for returning papers or exams?
Posted: March 22, 2013 at 4:50 pm, Last Updated: June 28, 2019 at 2:33 pm
While you may return papers and/or examinations by mail, the safest practice is to return papers personally to the student. Never ask students to pass out graded work. Do not post student grades on a wall or leave graded assignments in a box outside an office
What standard security practices must I follow?
Posted: March 22, 2013 at 4:50 pm, Last Updated: June 28, 2019 at 2:33 pm
All faculty must utilize reasonable measures to preserve the confidentiality, security and integrity of the George Mason University information systems and the information contained therein. All teaching staff should practice appropriate security measures: Never disclose, share or loan your username(s) and password(s) to anyone (e.g., another employee, faculty member, supervisor, student assistant, etc.). Department staff […]