Academic Transitions (Transfer Student, Winter 18-19)

YOUR ACADEMIC TRANSITION Office of Academic Integrity Office of Admissions Center for Academic Advising, Retention, and Transitions

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY Dr. LaShonda Anthony Office of Academic Integrity www.oai.gmu.edu | oai@gmu.edu Student Union Building I Suite 4100 | 703.993.6209

MASON’S HONOR CODE To promote a stronger sense of mutual responsibility, respect, trust, and fairness among all members of the George Mason University Community and with the desire for greater academic and personal achievement, we, the student members of the university community, have set for this Honor Code: As a student member of the George Mason University community, I pledge not to cheat, plagiarize, steal, or lie in matters related to academic work.

SEE PAGE 22 in your Orientation Guide

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INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITY • • • •

Each professor will explain for specific class Abide by the policies and parameters Ask questions Learn appropriate citation styles (consult actual style guides, not online quick reference formats) • Understand collaboration rules • Professors must refer suspected cases to the Office of Academic Integrity

WHAT TO AVOID • •

Unauthorized file-sharing sites Sites where you post homework / coding assignments and request assistance

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Copy and pasting into drafts of documents

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Poor paraphrasing - ask the Writing Center for assistance

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Using apps on smart watches and phones to access materials

POTENTIAL OUTCOMES • Reduced assignment grade • Failing course grade • Educational seminars • Program dismissal • Suspension • Permanent dismissal from Mason

WHAT TO DO • Protect your work and adhere to your syllabus • Utilize professor approved resources • Ask professors for clarification and/or help • Contact the Office of Academic Integrity [Located in Student Union Building (SUB) I, Suite 4100] • Visit the Writing Center (Located in Robinson Hall B) • Contact Learning Services (Located in Counseling and Psychological Services, SUB I 3rd floor)

YOUR TRANSFER CREDITS Terri Vanderberg Office of Admissions masonec@gmu.edu

UNDERSTANDING YOUR TRANSFER CREDIT § Credit limits § 75 from community college § 90 from four-year institution § Regional Accreditation § Grade of “C” or better § Course by course analysis § Quarter credit recalculation SEE PAGES 94 – 95 in your Orientation Guide

ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF CREDIT ยง ยง ยง ยง

Advanced Placement (AP) test scores International Baccalaureate (IB) test scores College Level Examination Program (CLEP) exams Official score reports must be submitted

GUARANTEED ADMISSIONS AGREEMENTS (GAA) • GAA notification - Admission email and Transfer Worksheet • Final transcript by the deadline • GAA final transcript requirements • Award of CORE waiver

UNDERSTANDING YOUR TRANSFER CREDIT EVALUATION Were you admitted under GAA? Has the waiver been applied?

Review all of your coursework. Is it all accounted for?

Check for accuracy!

Request corrections if necessary.

SEE PAGES 94 - 95 in your Orientation Guide for more information.

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TRANSFER CREDIT QUESTIONS § Submit a Transfer Credit Inquiry Form:

http://admissions.gmu.edu/documents/ transferCreditInquiryForm.pdf Email inquiry forms to creditevaluations@gmu.edu § Use this form if you… § ...have a question about your credit § ...have missing or incorrect credit § ...need to revise or adjust credit SEE PAGE 93 in your Orientation Guide

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MORE TRANSFER CREDIT QUESTIONS? • Transfer Credit Re-Evaluation Appeal Form

https://admissions.gmu.edu/documents/ transferCreditReEvalAppealForm.pdf • Use this link if you need a department review for: • School of Business courses • Volgenau School of Engineering courses • International credit

• In-person credit questions? Come to the Office of Transfer Services, located in SUB I. SEE PAGE 93 in your Orientation Guide

AVOID ROADBLOCKS SUBMIT IMMUNIZATION RECORDS SUBMIT FINAL TRANSCRIPTS FINALIZE YOUR TRANSFER CREDIT WITHIN YOUR FIRST YEAR GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY

UNDERSTANDING OUR CREDIT POLICIES • ACCURATE TRANSFER EQUIVALENCY

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• ON TIME GRADUATION

ACADEMIC ADVISING AT MASON Ann Lewis & Joan Elwood Center for Academic Affairs, Retention, and Transitions (CAART) http://caart.gmu.edu | caart@gmu.edu

UNDERSTANDING YOUR DEGREE EVALUATION ยง Access on Patriot Web ยง Confirm and compare ยง How do credits apply? ยง What is left to finish?

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UNIVERSITY DEGREE REQUIREMENTS HOW DO CREDITS APPLY? • Mason CORE • Program Requirements • Degree Requirements • Upper Level Coursework Requirements (45 credits) • Electives

SEE PAGES 74 – 76 in your Orientation Guide

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IMPORTANT ACADEMIC POLICIES ยง Repeating Courses ยง Permission to Study Elsewhere ยง Course Add/Drop

SEE PAGE 93 in your Orientation Guide

WHAT NOW? § Submit your final transcript § Finalize your Transfer Credit Evaluation § Follow up on transfer credit inquires § Review your degree evaluation § Make a connection with your academic advisor § Visit advising.gmu.edu for more information

§ Register for at least 12 credits today SEE PAGES 81 – 83 in your Orientation Guide

WELCOME TO MASON!