Advising

You’ll have access to mechanical engineering advisors for quality academic and career advice relevant to your future. You’ll be able to build a relationship with your advisor to help make the most of your time at Mason.

Connect with Our Faculty for Academic and Professional Advice

Academic advising is a critical part of your Mason experience. It is essential to keep you on track during your academic career here.

Throughout your time at Mason, you will be assigned a faculty advisor. They will be your resource for any matters related to courses/curriculum, policy and procedure, and campus resources and will serve as an overall guide during your time here. They can also provide conversations regarding your future goals and internships and discuss the discipline-specific areas within Mechanical Engineering.

You will be notified of your academic advisor during your first semester at Mason and are expected to meet with them once a semester. You will receive email reminders to do so. The purpose of this meeting is to determine which classes you should take in the upcoming semester and make sure you are on track for your graduation goals. The department's academic advisor is Sophia Sarver. You can email her at ssarver@gmu.edu. 

Drop-in hours

Wednesdays (Fairfax): 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm in Nguyen Engineering Building, room 3300

Thursdays (Sci-Tech): 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm in Life Sciences and Engineering Building

Advising resources can also be utilized at the College of Engineering and Computing Undergraduate Student Services office. 

Helpful Links for Students

• Career Services
• Mechanical Engineering BS Requirements
• Student Support Resources
• Mason Engineering Resources
• Office of the University Registrar
• Forms for Office of the University Registrar

One of the most important items you need to complete before you register for classes is the Math Placement Test. The test will determine which math class you can register for that is appropriate to your skill level. The text can only be taken on campus, so try to take it during your orientation before your registration time ticket opens.

The math classes that you can test into that are relevant to Mechanical Engineering are MATH 008, MATH 105, MATH 123/124, and MATH 113. Depending on which class you test into, your recommended first-semester courses will be slightly different. Refer to the Math Placement Test website for more information. Below are sample 4-year study plans based on the different starting math classes:

We have provided an example of a 5-year plan below for students who need to take extra time with their academic journey. If you have more questions, please email mechengr@gmu.edu.