Declare Your Major
Students not directly admitted to a College of Engineering and Computing major, but who wish to declare a major in the college must meet the declaration requirements as found below.
Undergraduate Academic Advising
Regular academic advising is essential to your success as it keeps you on track to graduate. Meeting with an academic advisor at least once a semester will ensure that your educational goals and your career goals align. For instructions on how to make an appointment, click here.
Academic Advising Contacts
Text in green font are clickable links.
How to schedule appointments on Patriot Connect
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Bioengineering Peterson Hall, room 3100 |
Claudia Borke | Log in here |
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Civil & Infrastructure Engineering Nguyen Building, room 2100 |
Jess Yon |
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Computer Science and Applied Computer Science Buchanan Hall, room D215
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Cyber Security Engineering Research Hall, room 359 |
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Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering Nguyen Building, room 3100
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Information Technology Nguyen Building, room 5400
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Mechanical Engineering Nguyen Building, room 3300
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Sophia Sarver | Visit our website |
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Statistics Nguyen Building, room 1705 |
Amy Vaillancourt Mandt | Visit our website |
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Systems and Industrial Engineering Nguyen Building, room 2100 |
Mike Fee | Visit our website |
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Undeclared and Undecided Nguyen Building, room 2500
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Concentrations:
*BAS students are not CEC students. However, BAS students in the above mentioned concentrations take courses offered by CEC departments. |
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Academic Plans - Course requirements for each CEC major in a semester-by semester format.
Below are links to 4-year/semester-by-semester plans to indicate a path to complete a particular major. The plans are laid out so courses are taken in a specific order to ensure pre-requites are met. Students must always consult with an Academic Advisor to create their own individualized plan using the standard plan for guidance. These tools allow students to create their road map for success and degree completion in a timely manner.
The year a student started at George Mason determines which academic plan to follow. Prior years are listed below the current year.
2025-2026 Academic Year (Currently only accessible to those with a @gmu.edu account)
Applied Computer Science (Not all concentrations have a 4-year plan yet. Refer to the catalog for requirements)
Civil & Infrastructure Engineering
Systems and Industrial Engineering
Previous Academic Years
Pre-Orientation Advising for admitted Transfer Students
To prepare for your Transfer Student Orientation, George Mason offers the option to request a pre-orientation advising meeting with an Academic Advisor for your major. Be aware, NOT ALL MAJORS ARE ABLE TO PROVIDE PRE-ORIENTATION ADVISING! If a department provides the service, however, you must first request a transcript evaluation from the Office of Admissions and complete a certificate from Patriot Preview.
Pre-orientation advising is most effective after your transfer credits have been evaluated and you have completed the Patriot Preview Certificate. Please continue to monitor your Patriot Web account after you submit your request. When your credits are reflected on your George Mason transcript and you have your Patriot Preview Certificate, contact the major Academic Advisor reflected in your student dashboard in Patriot Web to inquire if they are available for pre-orientation advising.
Accelerated Master's Program
If you have a strong GPA and have shown yourself to be a motivated student, the accelerated master’s path might be right for you. Students who pursue this program can graduate with a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in just 5 years, giving them a head start on a successful career. See your Undergraduate Academic Advisor for more details before you apply.
Our academic advisors assist students in personal development and creating strategic course plans to meet the requirements of their majors and minors. Academic Advisors also suggest opportunities that can enhance their experience at Mason.