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So I’m currently taking CS 330 with Na Wang. She is a new teacher and the class has been a mess. The way it’s formatted for a really heavy logic class is terrible. She is a harsh grader and says she refuses to apply a curve. Im taking 16 credits right now, and I’m conflicted, should I drop the class or continue it out with a chance of failing or a low passing grade?

Is there any other math class or a way to test out of the math requirement for SCHAR?

My buddy lost a pixar ball pillow that looks like the image pictured, we walked back the entire path from potomac to lot K and it was already either stolen or picked up by someone within the same hour. Contact me ASAP it is very sentimental to him. If you stole a used pillow wtf is wrong with you?

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Some background: this is for a science class. The midterm is open book and due tomorrow; it opened yesterday. Professor linked the textbook in the test itself so we could access it from the test. We're using lockdown browser.

I clicked the link, and immediately I receive an error message and the test is submitted. I panic, lockdown browser takes over my entire computer and I need to turn it off to access my computer again. I email my professor about it and she sends out a mass email telling everyone to wait to take the test. We go back and forth, she tells me to try again; it doesn't work. I tell her it doesn't work, and she stops responding. I'm out of town tomorrow and was hoping I would have the test done before I leave, otherwise I need to cancel my trip.

What can I even do at this point? I feel hopeless. All I want is for my attempt to be reset so I can take the test using the physical book.

I've got 2 questions.

1. for those that are attending from out of state, how can you afford it? what aid package did gmu give you and what were your stats because of it? looking mainly at merit based aid since I definitely won't get financial

2. To anyone that is a university scholar, what did your application look like? are there certain things I should try to highlight on mine to increase my chances?

Hey everyone, I’ll be joining gmu this spring and was planning on staying on campus in beacon hall. Could someone living there tell me more about it and is it worth it ?

Does anyone know how easy/difficult it is to get a job on campus? I’m starting to run out of personal money from my old job n I kinda need one. Was thinking abt advertising either 3D models or minor computer repairs, but something more stable would be better. I don’t rlly have easy ways to work Off of campus so does anyone have any suggestions?

Has anyone taken/is taking this course with prof.McGrath? I missed some classes and I really need some help studying 😖🙏🏻

If I want to study at innovation hall do I have to reserve the seat for single person which is me? Or I can directly go there

Here are the date and time for the degree celebrations in case anyone hasn’t seen them:

Dec 18, 4:30pm: CEHD / CVPA / SCHAR /CARTER

Dec 19, 2:00pm: COS / CPH / CHSS

Dec 19, 6:30pm: CCB / CEC

See more info (dates, grad fair, grad application, etc.) here: https://www.gmu.edu/graduation

Hi everybody. I’m currently in NVCC, majoring in Biology. I’m in ADVANCE program. Long story short, a lot people told me that the Biology degree itself is hard to find a job. I consider to switch to MLS degree. I talked to my Advance coach and she suggested to finish my AS Biology here and switch major when I get to Mason. By the way, I will be graduating in Spring 2025. I just seen on the Gmu catalog that senior will go to the affiliated school/hospital for professional study. Also, there was a post (3yrs ago) in this subreddit said that only 24/90 can get the offer to go. Others have to wait until next year or consider changing their major. I would like you ask if I should keep my Biology or any advice about the senior year of MLS degree. Thanks a lot

CISA Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2024 - Secure our World

Hello r/gmu!

The Information Technology Security Office (ITSO) will be holding events for Cybersecurity Awareness Month! An annual program of the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) for the past 20 years, a theme is selected with training materials and information for users. This year's theme is Secure Our World, a reminder that information security begins with US.

ITSO will be hosting several events throughout the month in support of this theme.

Wednesday, October 16, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., the IT Security Office will host cybersecurity trivia in the Johnson Center at Kiosks B and C. Stop by, ask questions. Answer our questions correctly for a prize.

Tuesday, October 22, from 1 to 3 p.m., the IT Security Office will host an Ask Me Anything. We will post a question thread a couple days before to gather up questions ahead of time. ITSO security analysts, engineers, and interns will be answering questions LIVE.

Wednesday, October 30, at 3 p.m. in Merten 1204, ITS will host the Associate Director of Verizon’s Network Security organization, Dennis Marti. Dennis, a George Mason University alum, joined the company in 2008 to build network traffic analysis tools. He manages Network Intelligence, a team and platform that collects, monitors, and analyzes data from Verizon networks all over the world. He graduated from George Mason with degrees in Psychology and Mathematics. Those unable to attend in person can tune in via Zoom (link in the ITS Announcement)

ITS Announcement: https://its.gmu.edu/bulletins/celebrate-cybersecurity-awareness-month-2024-with-its/

CISA official website: https://www.cisa.gov/cybersecurity-awareness-month

Basically I as going to VMI, it was too much for me but im still considering commissioning. Does the AFROTC (which I understand is done in Maryland) have anything like hellweek and will I get to keep my phone.

Does anyone know if I’d be able to walk early for graduation with one credit left ? I have to take my capstone in the spring but was hoping to walk in the ceremony this winter

Is there anywhere left to study that isn't completely packed now? This semester it seems impossible to find any seats at the Johnson center after 1030. The other buildings I've checked are also packed where there is generally some seats (ie Engineering building, Exploratory). I'm wasting hours waiting in my car now instead of being able to work on anything.

Hello,

Does anyone know when gmu will release the catalog/list of courses offered in the Spring 2025?

Also anyone know an easy 2-3 credit 300-level and above course online asynchronous? Next semester will be my last semester and I need that course to fulfill the requirement to graduate! 🙏

Hey,

For those who are taking both Accounting 303 and Finance 303 this semester . I created a specific study group server where we can help each other answer questions ( except homework / quizzes / assignments for Accounting ) related to Accounting and/or Finance .

Additional , we can have study sessions , group reviews about particular sections and made sure most concepts are understood and we are well prepared to do great on the exams .

Good luck to you and it is specifically aimed for those who are taking both classes this semester , but if you are only taking either one , you are also welcome to join!

https://discord.gg/szPhgvSg

Thank you and have a great day / upcoming week. Good luck on the upcoming exams / midterms ! We got this 🍀💯

Is there any other place like The Club which is in JC having huge monitors

Lost it last night around 3 to 4 PM. I believe I was sitting in the section next to the glass that has the cereals behind it. If anyone is able to return it to me, I would very much appreciate it. Thank you. It’s black and has a red stripe on the handle. It would still be in a black plastic casing where I left it.

Have you tired the Coca Cola with Oreo flavor that are selling in the store??

i’m so infuriated. i’m an international student who is fully vaccinated but for some reason they won’t accept some of my documents without any explanation. now they are saying that i didn’t submit my gmu form??? (they accepted it back in august) and saying that i can get it done for 20$. whenever i try to contact them they don’t even bother to answer my questions. i hate how mason is just a cash grab. is there anyone going through this too? im just tired

EDIT : they accepted lol im so relieved

Is anyone currently taking CS 480 with Prof. Hrolenok? If yes then I'd REALLY appreciate a copy of the lecture slides he uses. I'm in the other asynchronous section and the learning material is super confusing.

Hello everyone! Does anyone know if there are any graduate student only job fairs in the near future? I found that the most recent fair was directed more at internships than full time jobs for someone who has been in the workforce for more than 10 years. Also, just about had a panic attack shoved in the basement of JC with about 500 of y'all 😂

I remember hearing about a group last year where you would prepare a short presentation on any topic of your choosing, and present it to the others at the club to practice public speaking. Is this still around? If not, would anyone be interested in doing that?

i’m a sophomore at gmu and majoring in nursing. i’m registered for nurs 214 but i’m so confused on when my clinicals are starting. i’m pretty sure i’m in the second rotation and i’m registered for nurs 214 and patriot web says it’s supposed to start on october 21st but the class isn’t open on blackboard and i haven’t gotten any information regarding my clinical schedule or anything. i’ve heard people say that if you’re in the second rotation, then you start clinicals in the spring but if that were the case then why does nurs 214 start on october 21st according to patriot web?

Found a grey pen and gear planner on jc floor 3. I tried to find a name on the inside but there was none, seems like it's a Muslim guy (based on planner schedule) who goes to the gym? Tried not to read too much out of respect. It's sitting on the table!