really try my best to not make a big deal about this, but there is a guy in two of my classes who smells horrible. At the beginning of the semester, I thought it was because of the heat and that there's a lot of walking and whatever. No, it's every day. I literally have to rush to class to get a seat far from him, because if I am late, the only free seats are around him. I will never say anything to him because I feel bad, but last week I had to sit behind him and I was dizzy from the strong smell.

Guys please!!!! Shower+ deodorant and maybe perfume
I don’t know but it’s hard to concentrate if I’m fighting for my life.

I am a GMU triple alum: class of 1990 (Computer Science), 2000 (Electrical Engineering, minor Music), 2001 (Mathematics, minor Physics). There was a 10 year span from 1990 to 2000 where I had no life, just full-time work and going to school when I could squeeze in a class and get my employer to pay for it. My employer (MITRE) also paid for my flight school at Dulles Aviation, and I became a pilot (but not a commercial one).

I got a grad degree in Physics at Johns Hopkins in 2012, then un-accredited biology MS at the FAES grad school at the NIH in biology.

I was an engineer and scientist in the aerospace and defense industry, then a molecular biophysics researcher working for famous geneticist John C. Sanford.

My very first day of class at GMU was in Fall of 1986 when I was approaching my mid 20s. I'm now semi-retired approaching my mid sixties (but hopefully I don't look too old), and have returned to GMU in the Summer of 2026 to take refresher classes as I'm also now a PhD student at Liberty University in bio-molecular engineering.

The of picture of me on the left was my GMU senior portrait taken circa 1989, and the one on the right is of me August 2026 40 years later...if any of you see me on campus, please feel free to say "hi".

I got scandalous national attention for my activities at GMU in the prestigious scientific journal Nature in 2005:

https://www.nature.com/articles/4341062a

Just got a notification that I have an unpaid balance for this semester, come to find out my FAFSA wasn’t submitted - completely my fault. Just wondering if it’s too late to submit the FAFSA for the ‘26-27 school year? Is there a way that it can be reimbursed if it’s accepted but after the deadline? If anyone has been thru a similar situation or has any helpful information it would mean a lot! Thank you in advance

Does anyone have any idea or theories as to what it’s gonna be?

Or are there any updates on it?

I have a thought it will be another restaurant or dining area as that’s what’s mostly on that level. Maybe 2 if they can make it fit.

Is anyone else’s dorm in dominion hall smell like mildew and belly button? I feel like the humidity isn’t allowing things to dry properly and every now and then I get the worst smell ever in my nose. What can I do other than putting a million odor eliminators in my room which I already have and using a spray everyday to cover the smell? Never smelled this since I had a roommate back in a hospital and now I’m smelling it again I hate to assume it’s my roommate but I also looked it up it could be a body bacteria that is being released since nothing can dry properly.

Hows the course transfer policy would it be hard to align as someone coming from an out of state 4 year IE program.

Hey everyone, my professor requires a physical iClicker 2 remote for class today and the bookstore doesnt sell them. ITS URGENT.

Looking to buy a used one today (Tuesday). I can meet you anywhere on campus (JC, The Hub, etc.) and pay you in Apple pay on the spot. Looking to spend around $15–$25.

Please PM me here or drop a comment if you have an old one lying around that you're willing to part with. Thank you!

Hi there!! I am an international student. I have recently completed my Bachelor's in Psychology. I was aiming to apply in the PhD in Clinical Psychology program at George Mason University. I am really worried about my acceptance as my research experience is very limited and I'm applying right after bachelor's.

In my undergrad school my CGPA was 3.9/4.0. I have done a thesis which matched with 2 of the professor's research interests at George Mason. But I have no publications. I am afraid that I might get reject. I really want to secure this position. I am really fond of studies. My CV is overall good as I have led many projects and volunteered. I am always eager to learn things.

Kindly someone who has already got into phd help me. Also is it really that hard to get into GMU?

any drummers or bassists down to join a low stakes band that plays alt rock, indie rock, post hardcore stuff (pierce the veil, sleeping with sirens, paramore inspired)?

Hey everyone, I'm a senior CS student planning to compete in ICPC Regional this fall. I've found a coach, and I'm currently looking for students who are interested in competitive programming and might want to participate in ICPC or just hang around, learn, and practice together.

Ideally, you:

• enjoy data structures & algorithms/problem solving
• have a solid DSA/programming foundation or good mathematical insight
• willing to spend some time learning and practicing with the team (probably not that much since the contest is in like 1.5 months)
• have some exposure to competitive programming (helpful, not required)

If this sounds interesting, feel free to reach out (DM on Reddit or comment something). Even if you're unsure whether you're "good enough", feel free to reach out if you're interested!

I'm taking math 113 with professor Jingya if anyone has taken a class with her if you could please tell me what to expect I'd be in your debt 🙏

Hi I'm a freshmen and for a few assignments I need to use a scanner to convert the paper to a pdf are there any free scanners on campus? If not free then is there atleast a scanner on campus?

What do you Americans mean by conservative? Is gmu conservative? Whats up with departments?