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 make an appointment by
contacting the Sports Psychologist, Dr. Debbie Wilson at 703-993-3254.
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 make an appointment by
contacting the Sports Psychologist, Dr. Debbie Wilson at 703-993-3254.
All counseling is confidential and free of charge to student-athletes.
