1. Patriot’s Promise Summer Program (PPSP) Information Session
Kimberly M. Holmes
Sandra L. Tarbox
George Mason University
April 13, 2016

2. Agenda/Topics to Be Covered
Program Overview
Considerations for Summer Courses
Summer Housing
Summer Employment Opportunities
Academic Resources
Academic Advising
OSCAR
Gateway Library
Learning Services
Other Resources
Q&A

3. Program Overview The Patriot’s Promise Summer Program is intended to
Move students toward goal of completing 30 credits/year
Reinforce behaviors associated with timely degree completion
Support in-state, first-year students with financial need
Eligible students receive in-state tuition and fees for up to six credits for Mason courses

4. Program Overview
Summer Enrollment: A Practical Path to 30 Credits

5. Mason Data – Beacon Survey 2015
What, if anything, would keep you from graduating within four years? (1st year students)

6. Mason Data – Beacon Survey 2015
What, if anything, would keep you from graduating within four years? (Continuing students)

7. Eligible Student Population
First year at Mason
In-State
Pell-eligible
Accepted all grants/loans offered during academic year
24-29 credits attempted at Mason
2.0+ GPA Range
Total 65 Students (potential for more at the end of Spring semester)

8. Program Requirements – BEFORE Summer Classes
Meet with an Academic Advisor
Complete a graduation plan
If unable to see an advisor in their major/college, CAART advisors can help with unofficial plans
See 4yearplans.gmu.edu for templates
File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for
Register for Fall 2016 courses during priority registration
Register for up to six credits of summer classes before May 16, 2016

9. Program Requirements – DURING Summer Classes
Meet with a Financial Aid Counselor
Review aid package
See financialaid.gmu.edu for details
Participate in at least one academic enrichment activity
Meet with your assigned Patriot’s Promise Summer Advisor or Academic Advisor at least two times during each summer session enrolled
Successfully complete all summer classes (to reach 30 by the end of the summer)

10. Timeline Initial Agreement/Statement of Understanding due – April 22nd
Deadline to register for summer courses – May 16th
Summer sessions begin – May 16th
Summer sessions end – August 6th

11. Considerations for Summer Courses
Part-of-Term  Code
Dates
Last Day to Add/Drop  (no tuition liability)
Final Drop   Deadline (with 50% liability)
Selective Withdrawal Period*  (100% liability)
1 – Full Semester
5/16 – 8/6
5/23
6/3
6/6 – 6/24
1A – Session A
5/16 – 6/18
5/18
5/24- 5/26
1B – Session B
6/6 – 7/30
6/13
6/20
6/21 – 6/28
1C – Session C
6/27 – 7-30
6/29
7/6
7/7 – 7/11
1D – Session D
5/23 – 7/30
5/31
6/8
6/9 – 6/16
1N – Non-Standard
Summer classes are accelerated – Pace yourself
If you are having difficulty in a given class, you must address it EARLY
Deadlines to drop, withdraw approach rapidly
For more information about summer courses, visit summer.gmu.edu

12. Summer Housing Housing Payment plans are available
You can use Financial Aid to cover summer housing – ask about Perkins Loan Funding
Rates are posted at housing.gmu.edu/summer

13. Summer Employment Opportunities
Use the Career Services Search to identify opportunities
Hiremason.gmu.edu
If you currently have a work-study position, ask your supervisor about options to work through the summer
Inquire about summer programs (STEP, EIP, etc)

14. Academic Resources Academic Advising
Each college manages advising for students in their associated majors
For general information about academic advising, or to find your advisor, see advising.gmu.edu
To see 4-year plans and degree planning worksheets, see 4yearplans.gmu.edu

15. Academic Resources
OSCAR
Oscar.gmu.edu

16. Academic Resources
Gateway Library
Library.gmu.edu

17. Academic Resources
Learning Services
caps.gmu.edu/learning-services

18. Other Academic Resources
The Writing Center
writingcenter.gmu.edu
Tutoring
Disability Services
ods.gmu.edu

19. Questions?
Contact Information
Program address –
Dr. Kimberly M. Holmes –
Dr. Sandra L. Tarbox –