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Guys, I saw 2 white squirrels today and 3 normal looking squirrels playing tag all together on the trees by JC.

Ok, that's all. lol. Just thought it was cute.

OH, YEAH, and I almost got hit by a deer while driving, lol.

I’m currently #27 on the waitlist for Math 108, and I’m stressed out. This class is a prerequisite for three other classes I need to graduate.

What are the odds I actually get in? Has anyone been in a similar situation and made it in?

Also, why is there only one online section available? This doesn’t make any sense, especially since they’re always promoting online learning for business students. Feels like they didn’t plan for the demand at all.

Hi, I’m applying for Fall 2025. On the transfer application it says letters of rec are optional but would it look bad if I didn’t submit one? TIA!

Hey guys, i planned to graduate this may but all the BUS498 sections are full. It is legitimately my last course( couldn’t sign up until I paid my tuition so thats why im so late). Am i cooked? would i need to wait until summer? Because if so, mason is pretty fucked for that…

i'm thinking of applying but wanted to know how much they get paid. i tried to look at previous posts but they seem to be outdated.

I need to pass every class this semester and take 18 credits next semester to graduate one time. I wouldn't mind graduating late usually, but I have a job lined up right after college. RIght now, it's not looking too good for CS 483 (Algorithms) I will probably fail. What should I do? Is there a way to graduate on time still?

Hi guys! I'm currently registered to take Crim 400 next semester. It doesn't list any prerequisites (besides Crim 100 iirc), but since all I've taken is Crim 100, I wanted to know if anyone has taken Crim 400 before? Was it easy? Should I take a different class before taking this one?

I was just wondering if UTAs get paid the same whether you’re a TA for math or CS or other classes. If yes, does anyone know how much TAs get paid?

I am a Junior majoring in Business Analytics with a minor in OSCM. I am trying to prepare for my internship this summer as topics concerning python, six sigma, and lean operations were highlighted by manager for this summer.

MIS 431 (Data Mining for Business Applications) (In-Person Tues, Thurs 10:30am-11:45am)

STAT 463 (Intro Explor Data Anlys) (In-person: Tues,Thurs 1:30pm-2:45pm)

BULE 303 (Business Law) (On-line) / OSCM 435 (Business Process Analysis/Simulation) (On-line)

OSCM 493 (Mgmt of Technology projects) (On-line)

MIS 433 (Programming for Analytics) (On-line)

OSCM 320 (Supply Chain Management Global Mgmt) (On-line)

walking distance preferred, I need to find housing for may 2024

I didn’t do well this semester. I can’t remember or retain all the information from my chem class. I have fayssia as a professor and I know he does a curve for the final exam. I currently have a 79% in the class. And I know I’ll probably get bellow a 50 or even 20 percent on the exam. I just don’t want to take the class again and fall behind. I looked at patriot web and thought of registering for the class again just in case but they are all filled. I know I can take it in summer and get back in track but it’s a lot shorter that the spring or fall semester. I’m not asking for advice on how to study or retain info. I tried everything and asked for help on that before. I guess I just reassured or something so I don’t freak out too much.

If i stood on my money right now I wouldnt be able to ride on any roller coasters at six flags. I hope you still have no money you broke goofy goober.

I made a giant mistake and I don’t know what to do.

I need to finish my last two years at Mason and I signed up for classes this Fall semester. I didn’t have enough money to pay for classes this Fall, so I decided to not pay assuming that GMU would drop me for non-payment just like NOVA.

They never dropped me and now I owe $8k for classes I never attended. I should have at least double-checked and removed myself from the classes before the tuition refund date instead of assuming they’d automatically drop me, and now I’m unable to register for Spring classes. They didn’t contact me either in any way stating that I would remain enrolled in the class despite non-payment. This is very unusual to me considering most universities expect payment before or upon beginning classes.

My parents are also not willing to support me. They are neither willing to resolve the $8k outstanding balance or co-sign on any student loan. They are gov’t contractors and make too much money for me to qualify for FAFSA or grants (we have previously attempted to apply multiple times), and I’m still at the age where I’m considered a dependent under them.

This will result in delaying my graduation date. I visited Mason Student Services in person who said that I would need to pay the $8k. Is there anything I can do? Should I contact the Student Accounts to ask more? Or am I just fucked.

Hey guys,

I'm a master's student at GMU who also happens to have a professional photography setup. I wanted to make this post to see if there would be any interest in people having relatively cheap graduation photos taken on campus during this month or over winter break. I'm not really sure how much I was thinking of charging, but I figured maybe $80 total with $40 deposit and the other $40 after photos are received for a 30 min photoshoot.

Would anyone be interested? I'd be happy to send over sample pics I've taken in the past.

Hey everyone, I'll be completing most of my credits this semester and will be a part-time student in the spring. I'd love to walk in the December 2024 graduation ceremony, as most of my family can attend. Due to a family member's health, I probably won’t be able to participate in the spring ceremony :(

Does anyone know if it's too late to walk in the December ceremony? What's the process for last-minute participation?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated! :)🙏🏼

Hello, I’m just putting this out there to see if anyone has any extra tickets or is able to request extras for me, for commencement for CHSS on Dec 19th 2pm

I have a rather large immediate family and am trying to see if I can gather enough for them all to attend. If yes please let me know I will pay you for them!!

I'm currently a Senior CS student, and I'm definitely going to fail 367. (I have a really hard time concentrating on my schoolwork and paying attention in class). I'm doing an internship for the next semester (Spring 2025), so I had already planned for a leave of absence and to graduate Fall 2025 (which would be 1 semester later than the normal 4 year graduation timeline). Now because of failing 367, I will have to retake it in Fall 2025, and do just 471 in Spring 2026 graduate then. I'm feeling very anxious about telling everyone, who think I'll be graduating in Fall 2025, being worried about judgement and disappointing them, however, I do see potential opportunities to this. I planned to apply to jobs while I'm on my internship, so I was thinking about taking a job in January of 2026, and just informing the employer I will be taking 1 class in Spring 2026 and will graduate that semester. I don't really know what to think or do right now though and could use some advice.

Hi, everyone. I graduate this December and have no clue what Americans wear for graduation (guests), especially in the winter. Is it formal, suits, casual?

I know it sounds silly but I am from a country where people tend to overdress for occasions like these, so I just want to make sure.

I watched GMU's graduation videos and I can only see students with the cap and gown, not guests.

Hi, I'm planning on transferring to a different school where a BUS 100 equivalent is needed to transfer, but for some reason GMU's BUS 100 doesn't transfer, so I want to take the BUS 100 equivalent via VCCS (I am already taking BUS 100 currently at GMU).

Does anyone know who I should contact for VCCS credit transfers? What should I do?

Hey all,

I was wondering if anyone knows if GMU has a used art supply exchange/program. I know there are general ‘stuff’ giveaways, but I also know that there is so. much. waste. with art supplies specifically. Thanks!!

I booked a virtual advising meeting tomorrow, but I can’t find any link to the meeting yet. Do they give me the link day of meeting or like is there a way to find the link to the virtual meeting? HELP

What is one thing GMU you think they should improve on campus?

I have a gpa higher than 2.5 and most of my cs and math classes are As but I treated my English 1102 (Composition II equivalent ) as if it were non existent and therefore Im expecting to have a D in next week, would I still be admitted ?