G E O R G E M A S O N U N I V E R S I T Y

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WELCOME TO GRADUATE ORIENTATION VOLGENAU SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

WELCOME TO MASON!

DR. KENNETH BALL

DEAN

DR. STEPHEN NASH SENIOR ASSOCIATE

DEAN

G E O R G E M A S O N U N I V E R S I T Y

OFFICE OF GRADUATE STUDENT AFFAIRS

STEPHEN NASH, PHD JENNIFER SKORZAWSKI-ROSS, MSED

SUSIE MUELLER, MAIS

NGUYEN ENGINEERING BLDG., SUITE 2400 PHONE: 703-993-1505

OFFICE HOURS: M-F 8:30-5:00

WEBSITE: HTTP://VOLGENAU.GMU.EDU/

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GRADUATE STUDENT AFFAIRS

Supports VSE Graduate students throughout their academic careers Aids in the recruitment, retention and

satisfaction of VSE students Interprets and enforces institutional policy Considers academic requests and

expectations Communicates important information via

Mason email

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YOUR ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT

Information Sciences & Technology (IST) Bioengineering (BIOE) Civil, Environmental, and Infrastructure Engineering (CEIE) Computer Science (CS) – Includes Software Engineering (SWE),

Information Systems (ISYS), Information Security & Assurance (ISA)

Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) – Includes Telecommunications (TCOM) & Computer Forensics (CFRS)

Statistics (STAT) Systems Engineering and Operations Research (SEOR) Interdisciplinary Programs – Data Analytics, PhD INFT

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THE UNIVERSITY CATALOG

catalog.gmu.edu “Each student is responsible for knowing Mason’s rules, regulations, requirements, administrative policies and academic policies” (http://catalog.gmu.edu/content.php?catoid=27&navoid=5407&hl=%22mason%26%23039%3Bs+rules%22&returnto=search)

Student Rights and Responsibilities Review University policies Graduate Policies Degree Specific Requirements

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IMPORTANT POLICIES

Provisional Admission Policy Non-Degree Students Transfer of Graduate Academic Credit/Reduction of

Academic Credit Auditing a Course Understanding and Abiding by the Honor Code

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GRADUATE TIME LIMITS

From the Date of Admission Master’s/Graduate Certificate Students: 6 years Fall 2016 deadline Summer 2022

Doctoral Students: 9 years Fall 2016 deadline Summer 2025 With a maximum of 6 years to advance to candidacy

Fall 2016 deadline Summer 2022

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GPA REQUIREMENTS

Students must maintain a Major GPA of 3.0 or higher in their degree program Note: some programs have stricter requirements

A notation of academic warning is entered on the transcript of a graduate student who receives a grade of C or F in a graduate course or while a grade of IN is in effect.

Academic Dismissal

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FALL 2016 ACADEMIC CALENDAR

registrar.gmu.edu

studentaccounts.gmu.edu

First day of classes; last day to submit Domicile Reclassification Application; Payment Due Date August 29

Labor Day, university closed September 5

Last day to add classes—all individualized section forms due Last day to drop with no tuition penalty

September 6

Last day to drop with a 33% tuition penalty September 20

Final Drop Deadline (67% tuition penalty) September 30

Columbus Day recess (Monday classes/labs meet Tuesday. Tuesday classes do not meet this week)

October 10

Thanksgiving recess November 23 – 27

Last day of classes December 10

Reading Days Reading days provide students with additional study time for final examinations. Faculty may schedule optional study sessions, but regular classes or exams may not be held.

December 12

Exam Period

Tues December 13 – Tues December 20

Degree Conferral Date The Winter Graduation Ceremony will be held on Wed December 21.

December 21

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KNOW YOUR ACADEMIC ADVISOR

Schedule an appointment to meet face-to-face Discuss a semester-by-semester program plan

Review, if applicable: Transfer of Graduate Academic Credit/Reduction of Academic Credit Course Substitutions/Waivers

Review your degree evaluation Seek career advice

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GRADUATE STUDENT AFFAIRS: WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU

Help is available! Don’t wait for a problem Seek advice from your professor and your academic advisor.

Do not stop attending class! Contact your department and/or the Office of Graduate

Student Affairs Other Resources available To You: Graduate Student Life Library Academic Integrity Educational Resources

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CONTINUED SUPPORT

Student Health Services High quality health care, counseling, health education and

prevention services.

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) Psychological, learning and multi-cultural services

University Ombudsman, Fernando Caetano Provides neutral, impartial, independent, informal and confidential

LGBTQ Support, workshops & presentations for the LGBTQ community as

well as allies

Career Services

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WORK LIFE BALANCE

Work fulltime? Have a Family? Think about completing your degree on a part-time basis

Campus activities to share with friends and family Eagle Bank Arena (formerly the Patriot Center) Center for the Arts Sports Events Recreation Athletic Complex Johnson Center Cinema

Get involved with GAPSA

G E O R G E M A S O N U N I V E R S I T Y L I B R A R I E S

LIBRARIES@MASON

Theresa Calcagno Engineering Librarian

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LIBRARIAN: Theresa Calcagno, Engineering Librarian, Fairfax Campus Fenwick Library Rm 2205

tcalcagn@gmu.edu 703-993-3712 infoguides.gmu.edu/theresa_calcagno

Office Hours

• By Appointment – call or email to set up

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• LIBRARIES: Fenwick | Gateway | Arlington | Law | Mercer • Borrow from other universities

Inter-Library Loan (ILL) Washington Research Library Consortium (WRLC)

LIBRARY.GMU.EDU

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• Electronic Books • Access through catalog or through database • Safari, Springer, SIAM, ASTM, CRC Press, IEEE/IET

• Print Books • Fenwick (IT & Engineering) • Mercer (IT)

• GMU ID is your library card (for print) Semester loan | 3 renewals| no limit on number borrowed

Electronic & Print Books

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• Journals • Most are electronic, 24/7 access, full-text

• Databases • 50+ engineering / IT /comp sci databases:

Journals & Databases

Major Engineering / Computer Science Databases

ACM Digital Library ASCE Civil Engineering Db

Compendex Computing Reviews

Engineering Case Studies IEEE/IET Digital Library

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• Grad Student Open House Thursday, 9/8 4-7 PM Fenwick Rm 1014

• VSE Grad Guide to the Mason Libraries Friday, 10/14 11 AM Fenwick Rm 1014B

• Zotero Workshops Aug 26 – Nov 18 Wednesdays, Sci/Tech 2 PM Mercer Lib Rm 104E

Fridays, Fairfax 12 Noon Fenwick Rm 2100

Fall Grad Events @ Mason Libraries

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Enter the Drawing for Your Own Study Carrel!

See http://library.gmu.edu for more information

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For more information: Theresa Calcagno 703-993-3712 tcalcagn@gmu.edu

Volgenau School of Engineering

Computing Resources Labs, Systems, Software

Jonathan Goldman, Computing Resources

© Volgenau School of Engineering. 2016

Volgenau School of Engineering Computing Resources

Volgenau School website: ◦ http://labs.vse.gmu.edu

Information on: ◦ Lab locations ◦ Available software ◦ FAQs Oracle Accounts … more

© Volgenau School of Engineering. 2016

Volgenau School of Engineering Computing Resources

Software ◦ All required software can be accessed on lab systems in

Engineering 1506 ◦ Symantec End Point and other software from: http://itservices.gmu.edu

◦ MS development software free from Microsoft DreamSpark (formally MSDNAA) See the Microsoft DreamSpark FAQ on Labs web site

◦ VMWare software on similar program. See FAQ. ◦ Campus Virtual Computing Lab: http://vcl.gmu.edu

Unix training: ◦ http://lynda.gmu.edu/

© Volgenau School of Engineering. 2016

Volgenau School of Engineering Computing Resources

Software ◦ Mobile Blackboard App is available for iPhone®, iPad®,

Android™, Android™ Tablets, BlackBerry® Phones, and webOS/Palm® http://coursessupport.gmu.edu/ ◦ Mason Mobile App http://gettheapp.gmu.edu/ ◦ Inclement Weather? University closings? Sign up for

Mason Alert Emergency Messaging System at https://alert.gmu.edu

© Volgenau School of Engineering. 2016

Volgenau School of Engineering Computing Resources

Things to do first: ◦ Activate & use email account: http://mail.gmu.edu Configure VPN if your courses use school systems See FAQ on Labs site

◦ Activate Oracle account if needed See FAQ on Labs site

Problems / need help: ◦ Labs web site: http://labs.vse.gmu.edu ◦ Email: vsehelp@gmu.edu

© Volgenau School of Engineering. 2016

INTRODUCTION TO UNIVERSITY CAREER SERVICES

Sean McGowan, University Career Services Manager, Industry Advising and Employer Development Engineering and IT (703) 993-2370

DECIDED? LOOKING FOR AN INTERNSHIP?

Individual, 30-minute appointments may be scheduled in advance with your Industry Advisor by calling 703-993-2370. Topics to discuss with your advisor may include:

Job/Internship Search Interview Prep Networking

Salary Negotiation

Personal Branding

HOW TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT

SUB I, Room 3400

(703) 993-2370

ANSWERING YOUR QUICK QUESTIONS DURING WALK-IN HOURS

o Resume or cover letter critiques. o Quick questions on job or internship searches, interviewing or networking o Using HireMason, including questions on how to set up a search agent

Walk-in Schedule Mondays: 2 – 4 pm Tuesdays: 2 – 4 pm (& 5-7pm when classes are in session) Wednesdays: 2 - 4 pm Thursdays: 2 - 4 pm (Industry Walk-in 3-5pm in VSE 2612) Fridays: 10 am - noon

NEED A JOB ON CAMPUS? CHECK OUT HIREMASON

Your connection to on-campus jobs, and off-campus jobs and internships. To Register Visit hiremason.gmu.edu or stop by our office at SUB 1, Room 3400.

Visit HireMason.gmu.edu OR Visit careers.gmu.edu and click the HireMason button

Log in using your Mason username and password.

FIND CAREER SERVICES ONLINE AT HTTP://CAREERS.GMU.EDU

Volgenau School of Engineering Graduate Student Orientation

Julie Choe Kim

Director of Graduate Student Life University Life – George Mason University

The purpose of Graduate Student Life is to support the success of Mason graduate students by: • Providing community building, professional

development, and personal development programs • Connecting graduate students to campus resources • Identifying and advocating for graduate student

needs www.facebook.com/

MasonGradLife @MasonGradLife gradlife@gmu.edu

Join the Graduate Student Life News Mailing List! • Latest news on events,

resources, and opportunities just for Mason grad students

• 1-2 newsletters per month http://bit.ly/1JUNVCh

gradlife.gmu.edu

Graduate Student Life Events 2016-2017

Mini-Workshops for Graduate Student Success • 3:30-5:00pm • Johnson Center, 3rd Floor Meeting

Rooms • Topics: Managing Limited Time &

Multiple Demands, Fellowships & Funding Opportunities, Building an Effective Relationship with Your Advisor/Mentor, and more

Welcome Picnic • 5:30-7:30pm • The Hub (Lawn, Patio, Indoors) • Free food, balloon artist,

caricaturist, games, & door prizes • Families welcome!

For full details, visit gradlife.gmu.edu/ gradstravaganza Free t-shirt!

Bring your Mason ID!

• Fenwick Library Graduate Student Open House – Thursday, Sept. 8, 4:00-7:00pm – Fenwick Library, Room 1014

• Innovations in Teaching and Learning Conference – Friday, Sept. 16, 8:00am-6:00pm – Johnson Center

• Building Community: A Networking Event for Graduate Students, Faculty, and Staff of Color – Late September/early October (TBD)

• Maximizing Productivity During Graduate School Workshop Series – Graduate School Reading Strategies: Sept. 16 – Overcoming Procrastination Webinar: Sept. 22 – Improving Concentration: Oct. 4 – Motivation & Goal Setting Webinar: Oct. 10

• Career Workshop: Interviewing Skills – Late October (date TBD)

• GRADReCon (Graduate Student Research Connections) – Friday, Nov. 4, 9:00am-5:00pm – Fenwick Library

• Graduate Student Life Write-In – Saturday, Nov. 12, 8:30am-5:00pm

Looking ahead to spring semester … • Thriving in Grad School Workshop Series • More career and productivity workshops • Graduate and Professional Student

Appreciation Week • Graduate Student Spring Cookout • Graduate Student Life Spring Write-In

• Blog about the Mason graduate & professional student experience

• Past topics: communicating with faculty, finding an internship, managing personal relationships during grad school

• By Graduate Student Life and University Life Arlington

gradlife.gmu.edu/masongradinsider

Get Involved with GAPSA! The purpose of GAPSA is to establish a forum

through which George Mason University graduate and professional students are able to address issues, advocate for the greater good,

grow professionally, and socialize with one another, thus, creating a stronger graduate

community that promotes personal and academic success.

Connect with GAPSA: https://www.facebook.com/groups/55717896971/

https://twitter.com/MasonGradScene gapsa@gmu.edu gapsa.gmu.edu

Julie Choe Kim Director of Graduate Student Life

George Mason University

4400 University Drive, MSN 2A4 Student Union Building 1, Room 4211

Fairfax, VA 22030 Phone: 703-993-4031

Fax: 703-993-9528 Email: ychoekim@gmu.edu

Web: gradlife.gmu.edu Facebook/Twitter: @MasonGradLife

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ADMISSIONS ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. Final Transcripts and Degree Confirmation: Please provide the Office of Graduate Admissions with official final transcripts for any course work or degree programs for which you are currently enrolled. If you are an international student, please provide a certified, university attested, copy of your degree.

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ADMISSIONS ANNOUNCEMENTS

2. Immunization Requirements: Please visit http://shs.gmu.edu to obtain critical information and mandatory immunization forms. Your completed immunization form should be sent directly to Student Health Services. Deadline for completing immunizations is October 1st. Late fees and holds will be placed on your account. This is regardless of whether you live on campus or not.

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ADMISSIONS ANNOUNCEMENTS

3. Previous Non Degree Students or Accelerated Masters: If you have not told us you planned to Enroll in your newly admitted Master’s or Ph.D. your record will not be updated. Please make sure you submit an Intent to Enroll per your admission letter.

4. University closed on Monday, September 5th, the day before add/drop: Get your phone calls/emails and walk-ins taken care of ASAP.