Academic Advising

'Catalyst' for Student Government forum on advising: 'general student dissatisfaction'


The forum, hosted by Student Government, will address student concerns with academic advising at Mason. (Jake McLernon)

Student Government is hosting a forum on Tuesday, Nov. 29 as a way to further discussion between students and faculty and staff regarding “general student dissatisfaction” with Mason’s advising system, according to a Student Government member planning the event.

Academic Advising and Transfer Centers combine

Earlier this semester the Academic Advising Center, which assists students with declaring a major and registering for classes, combined with the Transfer Center to form one organization.

The Academic Advising & Transfer Center (ATC) is now one academic unit housed within Student Academic Affairs, Advising & Retention.

“[We] expanded the number of people who can service students,” said Virginia Lewis, assistant dean for Student Academic Affairs, Advising, & Retention.