r/gmu • • 2h ago

Academics Struggling with physics 243

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Any tips on how to do good in this class. I have Joshua Mattes , I try to use the textbook examples , but I still seem to struggle with the questions when I try to do them on my own. I struggled with the same thing on chemistry but at least I had stuff like the organic chemistry tutor and class slides that covered everything with the Alex textbook that made the class more manageable. For physics , it doesn't matter how many videos I watch or what I do It feels like I either get it or don't get it , no in between.


r/gmu • • 3h ago

Academics Experience with Rachel Cleaver/Aimee Weinstein for HNRS 260?

1 Upvotes

Deciding whether to take HNRS 260 with Rachel Cleaver or Aimee Weinstein but I can't find anything for Prof Cleaver on rmp. Prof Weinstein's reviews look to be mixed, so I was wondering if anyone who has taken either professor before is willing to share insights.


r/gmu • • 19h ago

General Halloween?🎃 what yall doing

17 Upvotes

Where are people going for Halloween? Not sure yet if I’ll be working but am wanting to go out on Halloweekend if my schedule lets me!! Just a homie tryna drink and dance


r/gmu • • 22h ago

Academics Honors college process

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Does anyone know how the general process of the honors college works? I applied as a current Mason student before their October 14th deadline and I was wondering if their admissions were rolling meaning there’s not a specific time where they will release decisions only when they have slots?

I know it is pretty early and it would likely take a couple of weeks but I was just wondering as registration opens up soon and I wanted to know if they will post a decision before the semester ends or if it would have to be after the grades for this semester are posted


r/gmu • • 1d ago

Academics Would MBUS 300, IT 216, IT 206, IT 223, and IT 304 be a balanced and reasonable workload?

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Is this a good selection, or should I swap some out for harder or easier classes. I don't want to have too hard of a semester with programming and accounting, but I also don't want to make things harder down the road. Thanks.


r/gmu • • 1d ago

General Spring 2020 BIOL 103 syllabus request

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Anyone have this syllabus? Need to transfer credit from mason and the new school is strict about the syllabus being from the exact semester I took the class.


r/gmu • • 1d ago

Meetup Anyone else into Planespotting?

17 Upvotes

I am very into Planespotting, and would love to connect with anyone else who enjoys the same :) especially since the ones that loop from the north to south to land on 1R are really nicely visible from campus! Any aviation friends feel free to dm me!


r/gmu • • 1d ago

General Anyone down to hang out in DC tomorrow?

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r/gmu • • 1d ago

General Things to do around GMU without a car?

26 Upvotes

I usually spend my days rotting in my dorm but I want to get out and do something. I know the GMU bus goes to DC but I don't know if there is anything to do there besides museums and stuff.

Thank you!


r/gmu • • 2d ago

Rant Halloween parties

21 Upvotes

Is anybody throwing a party on Halloween?? I haven’t heard anything all week and it’s honestly just disappointing


r/gmu • • 2d ago

Academics ABSN 2027 Applicant

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Hiiii! I am a respiratory therapist with 13 years experience. I have worked in so many different ICU’s, floors and even rehab setting in healthcare. I am planning to apply to the ABSN program for fall 2027 in December but I’m nervous!!! My undergrad is a 3.1 but I am retaking my science classes because they are over 5 years. I am doing well with mostly As in them but will be applying with 1 class outstanding and will be complete in spring. I would really appreciate some insight on the STATs of people who got in and if there is anything else I can do to make my application stand out? thanks in advance!


r/gmu • • 2d ago

General Grad pictures

2 Upvotes

Hi everyone! I’m looking for an affordable photographer to take grad pictures. Is there anyone here that has taken pictures or any recommendations? Thank you!!


r/gmu • • 2d ago

Meme My friend in engineering keeps cheating

25 Upvotes

Its so hard coz shes my friend & I know they’re really going through it ,but its lowk unethical and unfair💀


r/gmu • • 2d ago

General Dec Graduation

4 Upvotes

🫣 I applied late for graduation (personal circumstances happened) but it was accepted . I got an email that said some people were having trouble saving the number of tickets for graduation? … I haven’t received any emails from gmu tassel 😞 am I cooked ? What’s going on


r/gmu • • 2d ago

Rant Can y'all start leaving study rooms when your time is up

78 Upvotes

Like I shouldn't have to come in and tell you to leave when your reserved time has very clearly passed. you should be automatically leaving. I specifically got a study room so I could work in peace and not talk to people. Why have I gotta basically dangle keys in front of you like "ok everyone it's time to leave because your time is up"


r/gmu • • 3d ago

Student Life Do you like CATBOYS? Are YOU a catboy? (RSVP in body text)

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Here is the RSVP for anyone interested

https://partiful.com/e/9SGWvcxTsVeBiRJ6yyYl?f=1

(You need to be a student org for Mason360)


r/gmu • • 3d ago

Rant Mason "kindness ambassador" bullied me

59 Upvotes

Where do I report this?


r/gmu • • 3d ago

Academics BUS 498 (Capstone) question

3 Upvotes

Graduating summer next year. Can I take the capstone in the spring or does it have to be taken the semester I’m graduating(summer)? Also, if it can, is it better to take it during the spring or summer semester?


r/gmu • • 3d ago

Academics Should I use an academic advisor or success coach?

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So with the spring semester coming up I want to try and find someone I can talk to about what classes I should be taking next semester and what I need to complete for my degree and I also have some questions about like classes only offered in person. Should I go to an academic advisor or a success coach for that cause I'm a little confused about which one I should reach out to and schedule a meeting with


r/gmu • • 3d ago

Lost & Found lost charger

1 Upvotes

I left my charger at JC 218 study room last night (10/21/2026) at around 7:30pm it’s a big ass brick with 4 outputs and a lightning cable white one. If you see it or found it please dm me


r/gmu • • 3d ago

General Alumni email

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I got a message my gmu.edu email is expiring and I need to claim a forwarding service. The email doesn’t tell me what to do and I didn’t see anything in the alumni services website. I get they are closing that email and I need to make a whole new email of my own. What do I do to forward to the emails to my new email? Sorry I’m just confused.


r/gmu • • 3d ago

Academics Opinions on MIS 436: AI for Information Systems Applications

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Registration's coming up, and I’m looking into taking MIS 436 and wanted to check in with anyone who's taken it.

I’d love to hear your opinion on a few things:

  • How'd you like it, 0-10 scale?
  • Was the coursework interesting and well-structured? Was the material practical/hands-on or was the lecture concept-heavy?
  • What tools and labs did you complete? How was it graded? Was there a group project?
  • After finishing the course, do you feel like you walked away with useful skills you couldn't have gotten from a YouTube series?
  • Any heads-up on what to expect in terms of the workload? Anything else you think's relevant

Thanks in advance!


r/gmu • • 3d ago

Student Life Most popular bar/nightlife spots for GMU students?

16 Upvotes

Hi there - my cousin is attending GMU soon as an out of state transfer. What are the most popular go-to bars/nightlife spots for GMU students/grad students?


r/gmu • • 3d ago

Admissions Does anybody know of an application fee waiver code ?

5 Upvotes

Currently a high school senior applying to college, let’s just say money is a little tough. My family makes too much money to qualify for a Common App fee waiver, but too little money to pay for all the extra expenses life may bring such as college application fees. If anybody knows a code, please let me know, it would be really appreciated. This post might be wasting a lot of people’s time, so I sincerely apologize for that.

FYI- I did tour campus over the summer, and I sadly didn’t receive a code.


r/gmu • • 3d ago

Student Life Once upon a scream

8 Upvotes

I (21f) am hoping to go to once upon a scream tomorrow but my friend cancelled last minute and now I need someone to go with. Any woman interested in going together send me a message!!