FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Where are the various IT&E departments located in the Engineering Building?

• Statistics--Room 1700
• Applied Information Technology - Room 5400
• Civil, Environmental and Infrastructure Engineering - 1300
• Computer Science--Room 4300
• Electrical and Computer Engineering--Room 3100
• Systems Engineering and Operations Research-- Room 2100

Where are the computer labs located in the Engineering Building?

• IT&E operates a lab in the Engineering Building, room 1506
• George Mason University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees, and is a member of the Council of Graduate Schools in the United States.

Are the IT&E programs accredited?

• Yes, many IT&E undergraduate programs are accredited by the appropriate boards, which would include ABET-EAC for the engineering programs and ABET-CAC for the computer science program. For more details, contact the individual departments for accreditation information pertinent to specific degrees.
• George Mason University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees, and is a member of the Council of Graduate Schools in the United States.

Where can I find out who my advisor is? How often should I see my advisor?

• Call the appropriate department office of your major to determine who your advisor is (see above for locations). It is imperative that you meet with your advisor at least once a semester.

How can I find out which classes I have registered for? How can I view my academic records?

• You can view your academic records online by using PatriotWeb. You can view frequently asked questions about PatriotWeb here.

Where do I go to find special request forms?

• They are available online on the VSIT&E website or in the literature display in the hall outside of Suite 2500 in the Engineering Building. Be sure to read the University’s policies pertaining to special requests.

How do I get the results of a special request?

• You can call the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies' office at (703) 993-1511 or the Senior Associate Dean' office at (703) 993-1505 to get the results of a special request. You will receive results in the mail. Make sure your address is current in Patriot Web and that you keep copies of approved requests.

Where can I learn more about financial aid and scholarship opportunities?

• Entering freshmen compete for University Scholars Awards and Deans' Scholarships. Contact the Office of Student Financial Aid (703-993-2353) for more information on financial aid and scholarships.

Where can I learn more about cooperative education and internship opportunities?

• George Mason benefits from close relationships with many area corporations, ensuring that the education it provides is in step with the marketplace, and allowing it to offer its students abundant access to internships, co-ops, and other work opportunities. Please visit the Office of Career Services website for more details.

I am interested in learning about the services (housing, parking, dining, etc...) available to students at the University. Where can I go to get additional information?

• To learn more about University Services, visit their website by clicking here.

Where can I go to get help with any academic difficulties or other problems relating to my life at the University?

• T&E students should go to Suite 2500 in the Engineering building or call 703-993-1511 and make an appointment to see the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies. Graduate students should call 703-993-1505 to make an appointment to see the Senior Associate Dean to try to resolve any problems in your academic study.

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