Advising

We have two advising professionals to assist students in the Data Analytics Engineering MS and Data Analytics Graduate Certificate. Please reach out to datamine@gmu.edu to get connected to the person who can best assist you. 
  • Graduate Academic Advisor: Mary Baldwin-Slupe (She/Her)
  • Graduate Academic Program Coordinator: Hayley Hinley (They/Them)

Academic advising is an integral resource for your academic journey, and your advisor is here to support you as you pursue your path of study.  

To stay on track with your studies and make the most of your Mason experience, check in with your advisor at least once a semester.

Meet with an academic advisor to discuss:

  • Course registration, academic challenges, academic planning, and course recommendations
  • Campus opportunities and resources
  • Ways to integrate internships and independent research into your academic plan

Track your Degree Progress

While contacting your academic advisor at least once a semester is important to ensure you are on track for graduation, you can also check your degree requirements and progress towards completion at any time by looking at your degree progress in our new degree tracking system, Mason Degree Audit. Information on how to read the new Mason Degree Audit system is available here

Make an Appointment

Patriot Connect is where current students can go to schedule appointments and engage with select student support services including academic advising, student success coaching, and learning services. Current students can log in to Patriot Connect directly to find services, or schedule an appointment with a Data Analytics Engineering advisor directly through the links below: 

Keep in mind:  

  • You cannot schedule an appointment less than 24 hours in advance 
  • You need to cancel the appointment or email your advisor as soon as possible if you will not be able to attend your appointment 
  • You may make one appointment per day, and it is recommended you not schedule any follow-up appointments until you have spoken with your advisor as one appointment may resolve your issue

If you have any issues accessing these services, please email datamine@gmu.edu for support.

Email advising

Email advising is available from Monday through Friday. You may contact our advising team for more assistance at datamine@gmu.edu. Both our Graduate Academic Advisor, Mary Baldwin-Slupe and our Graduate Academic Program Coordinator, Hayley Hinley, will respond to advising questions at this email address. 

Prospective students

We are always happy to advise prospective students. Please reach out to datamine@gmu.edu with your questions about the program.