Academic Advising

Advisor Locator

Patriot Connect Tutorials

Watch the video for a step-by-step guide on using the Patriot Connect scheduler.

For an overview about Patriot Connect, watch The Student Experience on Patriot Connect (7 minutes, 50 seconds).

There is a playlist on youtube with more tutorials on how to use Patriot Connect.

Instructions on How to Schedule an Appointment

Schedule an appointment with your assigned academic advisor:
  1. On the Home tab, scroll down to your Success Team and click on the person you want to meet with. This (and their Personal Meeting Link, aka PML) will take you to their profile page. You may see major advisors, minor advisors, success coaches, and other support staff listed.
  2. Then click the “Schedule Appointment” button under their name.
  3. Select the appropriate topic for your meeting.
  4. Select how you want to meet: in-person or virtual. If you only see one option, all meetings for the topic you chose are only available through that channel.
  5. Select the date and time you want to meet, and finish the scheduling process. Note that it only shows one date at a time and defaults to the current date. Go to the date you want or click on “Check next available dates” for first available. If no appointment times show up for any date, there may not be anything available or you will need to return to a previous step and select a different option (e.g. in-person or virtual). Most topics will only allow you to schedule 30 days in advance, while some may only allow you to schedule two weeks in advance.
  6. You will receive a confirmation email after completing the steps.
Schedule an appointment with another academic advisor:
  1. Click the “Schedule Appointment” button on the Home tab or click the “Schedule Appointment” tab on the top menu bar.
  2. Select “Undergraduate Academic Advising” (or “Graduate Academic Affairs” if you are a graduate student) and then click Next.
  3. Select the program (major, minor, or certificate) for which you want advising from the options on the page and then click Next. You can filter the options by College/School and Department/Division to narrow your search or type a keyword in the “Type to filter…” box.
  4. Select the appropriate topic for your meeting.
  5. Select how you want to meet: in-person or virtual. If you only see one option, all meetings for the topic you chose are only available through that channel.
  6. On the next step, you may see multiple people to choose from. There may be descriptions for each person to help you make the right selection. Select a time and finish setting up your appointment. Note that it only shows one date at a time and defaults to the current date. Go to the date you want or click on “Check next available dates” for first available. If no appointment times show up for any date, there may not be anything available or you will need to return to a previous step and select a different option (e.g. in-person or virtual). Most topics will only allow you to schedule 30 days in advance, while some may only allow you to schedule two weeks in advance.
  7. You will receive a confirmation email after completing the steps.
Drop-in Appointments:

You can check drop-in appointment availability in Patriot Connect on an advisor’s page (Service Resource) or a department’s page (Service Territory). Use the search bar at the top to find either the person or location. If the person is a member of your Success Team, you can find the link to their page on your Home tab.

Undergraduate Academic Advising Websites

Visit the college/school/program’s advising website for more information about their advising services and how to contact or meet with an advisor.

Don’t know which school or college your major or minor is in? You can search in the catalog for your program or use the Majors at Mason and Minors at Mason handouts.

*If you are not currently declared in a CEC major but want to speak with an advisor, contact Undeclared/Undecided CEC advising. Only contact advising for the major you want once you meet the eligibility criteria to declare.

If you are unsure about whom to contact for undergraduate academic advising, email [email protected].

Pre-Professional Advising Websites

If you are interested in a profession that requires a professional or graduate program after your bachelor’s degree, there are advising services available for you. Note that these services are supplemental to your major academic advisor, and it is recommended to meet with both to discuss academic planning. If you know you want to pursue a pre-professional track but are unsure of what to major in, see the Majors and Minors page for more information.

Graduate Academic Advising Websites

The information on the advising.gmu.edu website is mainly for undergraduate students. If you are a graduate student seeking academic advising services, please see your school/college’s website for information:

To submit corrections and updates or to report broken or incorrect links, email [email protected].