Advising for the College of Education and Human Development
Advisors are key resources to help you navigate the university, work toward completion of your degree requirements, and explore opportunities to diversify your portfolio of experiences to gain future employment or entry into advanced studies.
Advisor Locator
Find the contact information for your program below. Click on the program name to visit their website for additional information and to schedule an appointment. Undergraduate students who are undecided and interested in exploring different majors at the university, please visit the university academic advising site.
New Advising Platform: Patriot Connect
Advisors are now using Patriot Connect for appointment scheduling. Patriot Connect is George Mason’s new platform designed to enhance your student journey. It’s your go-to for student success scheduling – such as academic advising, student success coaching, learning services, and more – ensuring you have the support you need to reach your goals at George Mason. For more information about how to schedule appointments in Patriot Connect, please view this brief video.
Pre-teaching Advising and Content Area Reviews
Current students: Melissa Raeder
endorse@gmu.edu
Prospective students: Melissa Raeder
preteach@gmu.edu
School of Education Program Advising
School of Kinesiology Program Advising
| Program | Point of Contact | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Athletic Training | Graduate: Amanda Caswell | 703-993-9914 |
| Kinesiology | Undergraduate: Tiffany Sandstrum (A-L) and Meghan Stone (M-Z) Graduate: Debra Stroiney |
703-993-7002 |
School of Sport, Recreation, and Tourism Management Program Advising
| Program | Point of Contact | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Recreation Management | Undergraduate: Melissa Busillo | 703-993-5261 |
| Sport Management | Undergraduate: Michelle Séki (A-F) and Melissa Busillo (G-Z) |
703-993-5200, 703-993-5261 |
| Sport and Recreation Studies | Graduate: Melissa Busillo | 703-993-5261 |
| Tourism and Events Management | Undergraduate: Michelle Séki | 703-993-5200 |
Privacy
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law established to protect the privacy of student records. Student and Academic Affairs and the CEHD faculty and staff abide by these privacy guidelines. Confidential student information will not be communicated to a third party, including immediate family members, without the expressed consent of the student, except when allowed under FERPA law.