Supporting, Connecting, Enriching
Advisors are an integral part of your education. They’ll support you during your academic journey and help you make the most of your Mason experience.
The Department of Cyber Security Engineering offers both virtual and in-person advising appointments. You can schedule an appointment with your advisor through GMU Navigate. This service is available exclusively to current Mason students.
CYSE Academic Advisors:
Rebecca Lane – Undergraduate Academic Advisor (Research Hall, Room 344)
Nicole Gray - Undergraduate Academic Advisor (Research Hall, Room 345)
Lisa Nolder – Graduate Academic Advisor (Research Hall, Room 328)
Appointment Types:
- Group Advising Sessions (Date/Time -to be announced)
- Scheduled Appointments (In-Person)-Book through Patriot Connect.
- Scheduled Appointments (Virtual)- Book through Patriot Connect.
- Drop-in-Tuesdays, 11:00 am- 1:00 pm- No appointment necessary. Ideal for quick questions or signatures. If you need more than 15 minutes, please schedule an appointment.
How to Schedule an Appointment:
- Log in to Patriot Connect using your Mason NetID and password.
- Confirm your password-sharing preference and click "Accept" to proceed.
- Select "Get Assistance" in the top right corner and follow the prompts to schedule your appointment.
Declaring the CYSE Major:
- Students interested in declaring the CYSE Major must meet all of the Criteria to Declare.
- Prospective CYSE Majors may email CYSE Academic Advisors to request an appointment. One appointment will be granted to each prospective student.
- Students who need additional time to meet the criteria to declare should temporarily change their major to CEC Undeclared or Exploratory.
Additional Advising Resources:
- Undeclared or Undecided Majors: Students in the College of Engineering and Computing who have not declared a major should schedule an appointment with an Undeclared/Undecided Academic Advisor.
- For more resources, visit the CEC Undergraduate Student Services website.