FAQ's for Students
Student Frequently Asked Questions
1) How many credits do I have to be enrolled in to be a full time student? A full time student is enrolled in 12 credits. According to NCAA regulations a student-athlete must be registered as a full time student and earn 24 credits their first year.
2) Do I have to attend study hall and how many hours do I need to complete?
Study hall requirements are different for each team. The coach determines who is in study hall and how many hours you must complete. If you are uncertain about the amount of hours you have to complete, please contact your student-athlete academic coordinator.
3) I'm a transfer student, where can I find help for a smooth transition?
The Transfer Center provides services to transfer and transitioning undergraduate students through pre-admission and transition advising; coordination of activities with Admissions and Orientation offices; and advocacy assistance in facilitating connections to the campus community.
4) What are the guidelines for taking courses at other institutions?
In order to take courses elsewhere, students must receive prior approval from the appropriate department or dean. The Study Elsewhere Form can be obtained by visiting the Registrar's website. The form must be signed by an advisor and then submitted with any required documentation to the Student Affairs office of the student's academic department.
5) I have a learning disability, how can I get help?
You will need to establish that you are eligible to receive the appropriate services and accommodations by opening a file with the Office of Disability Services. You may contact them at 703-993-2474 to set up an appointment.
6) If I am having difficulty adjusting to Mason or difficulty in the relationship with my coach and/or teammates, what should I do? Individual counseling is available to student-athletes for personal, social, academic, career, athletic or other concerns through psychological services provided by the Intercollegiate Athletic Department. Interested student-athletes may contact the Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) on campus. All counseling is confidential and free of charge to student-athletes.
Parent Frequently Asked Questions
1) I'd like to know my student-athlete's grades, how can I find out?
The university is bound to keep student information confidential and cannot be shared with parents without student's permission. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) dictates that the university must have a student's written consent to release information from the student's educational record. George Mason University does not mail grades to students or to their parents. Grades are available for students to view online through Patriot Web. Students wishing to share their grades with their parents can submit a request for a transcript, which then will be mailed to an address of their choice.
2) My student-athlete is a freshman or a transfer student, where can he/she find help for a smooth transition and adjustment?
The Freshman Center offers programs for new students to help in their transition to college, answers questions about any difficulties they may be experiencing, and provides guidance and referrals to other resources on campus when necessary.
The Transfer Center provides services to transfer and transitioning undergraduate students through pre-admission and transition advising; coordination of activities with Admissions and Orientation offices; and advocacy assistance in facilitating connections to the campus community.
3) My student-athlete has a learning disability, how can he/she get help?
You will need to establish that you are eligible to receive the appropriate services and accommodations by opening a file with the Office of Disability Services. You may contact them at 703-993-2474 to set up an appointment.
4) I noticed my student-athlete is having difficulty adjusting to Mason or difficulty in the relationship with their coach and/or teammates and change in mood, who can he/she contact for help?
Individual counseling is available to student-athletes for personal, social, academic, career, athletic or other concerns through psychological services provided by the Intercollegiate Athletic Department. Interested student-athletes may contact the Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) on campus. All counseling is confidential and free of charge to student-athletes.
