September 16, 2026Smriti Kansal Patwardhan is the college’s new director of undergraduate academic affairs, a recently created role that complements the college’s existing efforts in advising and recruitment. Her goal: helping students succeed and stay on track.
July 20, 2026The 2026 George Mason University Advising Symposium brought nearly 100 advisors, faculty, staff, and graduate assistants to the Johnson Center on May 21 for a day of professional development, networking, and recognition of outstanding contributions.
June 2, 2026The Office of Academic Advising has announced the recipients of the 2026 Academic Advising Awards, recognizing undergraduate advisors who have made a meaningful impact on student success across George Mason University.This year, the awards drew 376 nominations representing 97 individuals from across the university.
April 14, 2026CEC's Jill Nelson recently completed an exclusive training program for higher education leaders.
July 30, 2025Two members of George Mason's academic advising community were honored with regional awards from the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) this spring. We asked Barbara Snyder, director of student success and academic advising in the Costello College of Business, to share some insights her experiences in academic advising and what it means to be recognized for her work. She received NACADA's award for Excellence in Advising—Advising Administrator.
June 6, 2025Advisors are nominated by students for going above and beyond in their service to advisee success.
May 30, 2025Two members of George Mason University's academic advising community were honored with regional awards from the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) this spring. These awards recognize excellence in academic advising in NACADA Region 2, which includes Delaware, Washington, D.C., Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.
October 7, 2024Undergraduate advisors in the Department of Computer Science Joshua Fletcher and Vernell Wilks published an article in the September 2024 edition of Academic Advising Today entitled, "Academic Advisors' Mental Health Literacy and Experiences Working with Students Facing Emotional and Mental Health Issues.”
October 30, 2023The graduation application deadline for Spring 2024 graduates is February 20, 2024.
October 11, 2023The College proudly celebrates the exceptional achievements of its academic advisors and congratulates Julio Diaz and Ibrahim Kargbo on being named two of Mason’s top 10 undergraduate academic advisors by the Mason Academic Advisor Network.