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George Mason University is implementing Patriot Connect, a new platform designed to enable a connected, seamless student journey from the moment a prospective student expresses interest in George Mason to graduation.
The transition to a unified platform for critical services like recruitment, admissions, academic advising, and success coaching is centralizing and streamlining data and technology systems to create a more connected student experience. This effort marks an institution-wide transformation in the way George Mason approaches technology solutions and collective decision-making across academic and administrative offices.
Students are at the core of George Mason, and the move to Patriot Connect allows the university to better enable their success through simplified and efficient connections to student services for timely, data-informed, and personalized support.
Impact
Students
Patriot Connect is one tool with two releases. Student Success, the initial release that has replaced Navigate, is making it easier for students to seek guidance, build connections, and stay on track academically. Recruitment and Admissions, arriving in 2026, will enhance engagement between the university and applicants, providing future students with clear communication throughout the decision-making process. Students can access a unified platform, leading to a more seamless and user-friendly experience. This consolidation will reduce confusion and improve overall student satisfaction.
Faculty and Staff
With Patriot Connect, faculty and staff have access to more comprehensive data about their students, enabling them to provide more informed guidance and interventions. This holistic view of student progress allows faculty and staff to support the entire student lifecycle and contribute more effectively to students' academic success.
University
Patriot Connect is helping to streamline George Mason’s data systems, leading to increased efficiency in administrative processes. Staff are able to access and manage student information more effectively which will contribute to improved retention and graduation rates.
Implementation
George Mason has partnered with Accenture to implement the Student Success and Recruitment & Admissions releases. With the release of Student Success completed, George Mason is well underway with the development of Recruitment & Admissions, executing a robust engagement strategy to gather necessary business requirements, host design sessions with stakeholders from across the university, and successfully customize and operationalize these tools for our environment.
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Members of the George Mason community are encouraged to ask questions and provide feedback by using the Let's Connect form.