Admitted Non-Degree Graduate Students

Confirm your intent to enroll through your application portal. 

Activate your Mason NetID and password here. More detailed information on setting up your Patriot Pass can be found on the Information Technology Services (ITS) website. Prompt activation of your Mason NetID and password is important in order to access your Mason accounts and register for classes in a timely fashion.

Your claim code is a 6-digit representation of your date of birth in the MMDDYY format. For example, if your birthdate is March 10, 1986, your claim code should be 031086. If you have any questions, please contact the Graduate Admissions Team at schar@gmu.edu.

Activate your MASONLIVE email account here. Additional information on logging into your MASONLIVE email can be found on the Information Technology Services (ITS) website. Once you have set up your email, check your account for any important information. All official information from Mason will come to your Mason email. You should also send correspondences from this account. 

The academic advising team is here to help you as you prepare to begin coursework. You will not be able to register for classes until:

• You have confirmed enrollment online through your application portal.
• You have activated your Mason NetID and password. Details about account activation can be found above in Step 2. (Note that you will need to wait 1-2 business days after confirming your enrollment online before you can activate your NetID and password.)

Once you have completed the above steps, you can log on to PatriotWeb to register for classes (a PatriotWeb student guide can be found here). 

If you applied directly for non-degree seeking status, but are planning to move into degree-seeking student status, please review the Course Registration Information sheet for course selection details. You will find the name of the appropriate academic advisor in the aforementioned document, and are encouraged to contact an advisor to introduce yourself and ask any questions you may have pertaining to course selection and registration.

If you received a course contract with your notification of admission, the contract outlines which courses students must take in order to move from non-degree status to degree-seeking status. If you have questions about this contract, please contact the relevant academic advisor.

The Schar School New Student Orientation is held at our Arlington Campus prior to the start of classes every semester. The session will provide you with important information about the Schar School, the university, and the services you will use throughout your graduate program. Orientation is mandatory for incoming non-degree students.

Turn in your Immunization Record Form to Mason Student Health Services by August 1, 2020. Virginia law requires ALL admitted university students to submit immunization documentation.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, record forms can only be submitted through the online patient portal. Please note that at this time, no late fees or holds will be applied in Fall 2020 until a safe decision is made for the university to re-open. Students can additionally submit documentation to be transcribed by Student Health Services at no cost. 

Electronic photos for your Mason ID/Card can be submitted to the Mason Card Office. Please review the submission process and guidelines beforehand. 

The Mason ID/Card Office is located in Van Metre Hall, Room 220 (located in the Campus Administration suite) on the Arlington Campus or in Student Union Building 1, Room 1203 on the Fairfax Campus. Hours of operation and other details can be found on their website.