Exploratory Academic Advising

Welcome! Exploratory Academic Advising services are offered to any current undergraduate Mason students who have not yet decided on their major or want to explore other programs.

Our mission is to create an inclusive and supportive community where every student can explore their academic journey with confidence and purpose. We provide our students with personalized guidance by connecting them with the resources and support needed to thrive academically and personally at George Mason.

Resources for Exploratory Students

Hover over (computer) or long press (mobile) the buttons for a brief description.

Explore Programs

Use the resources and information on the Majors and Minors page to learn about your different program options.

Academic Planning

The Academic Planning and Registration page has information about four year plans, the Degree Audit, transfer credits, registration, and academic standing.

Exception Requests and Appeals

Find out what steps you need to take for various exception requests and appeals including withdrawals, credit overload, study elsewhere, suspension override, course repeat, etc.

Termination from a Major

If you have been or will be terminated from your major and redirected to Exploratory, see this page for more information.

Exploratory Academic Advising Team

Meet your Exploratory Academic Advisors! Click on their pictures to read their bios and learn more about them. To find your assigned advisor, look below for the first letter of your last name. Schedule a meeting by clicking the schedule button, or send them an email if you just have a quick question. On the Schedule a Meeting page, you can find more detailed instructions and a tutorial about the scheduler if you need them.

Last names A thru F: Jill Manuel

Schedule a meeting with jill

send an email to jill

Last names G thru N: Patrick Brame

Schedule a meeting with Patrick

send an email to Patrick

Last names O thru W: Asha Sneed

Schedule a meeting with Asha

send an email to asha

Last names X thru Z: Antonio Stewart

Schedule a meeting with Antonio

send an email to Antonio

Contact Us

For general questions, you can email [email protected].

Exploratory Academic Advising is located in the Undergraduate Education Office in the Johnson Center, Suite 228 (to the left of the Communication Center when facing it).

Summer office hours: Mon – Thurs 10 AM – 4 PM