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Microsoft allows George Mason University to provide the latest version of Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise, and other Microsoft products at no cost. Access is tied to your Mason email address.
The Patriot Pass credentials are used to access most Mason systems (e.g., Patriot Web, myMason) and are set when you activate your account. If your password is forgotten or expired, you can reset it on the Patriot Pass Password Management page. This site is also used to manage your Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) account methods.
Office 365, Mason’s email and calendar system, contains tools to support collaboration. This includes creating distribution lists for mass mailings, generic accounts for use by departments/clubs, and blocking unwanted messages (SPAM). In addition, you can request a change to how your name is displayed.
ITS supports a variety of public domain and site-licensed software to the Mason Community. View an A-Z listing of available here. You may also make requests for, or report issues with certain Software titles.
Adobe empowers people to imagine, create, and bring any digital experience to life. Users choose Adobe products to ideate, collaborate, be more productive, drive business growth, and build remarkable experiences.
Mason provides wired and wireless network access for faculty, staff, students, and guests in every campus facility.
The Architectural Standards Review Board (ASRB) is responsible for reviewing, verifying compliance, and providing recommendations for new and upgrade software and hardware procurement projects.
Canvas, George Mason's Learning Management System, contains many tools to support teaching and learning. A number of third party tools are integrated into Canvas, such as Kaltura, Poll Everywhere, Turnitin, Honorlock.
Virtual Computing Services includes Patriot Virtual Computing & Labs (PVCL).
The Business Intelligence Services team provides support for users of MicroStrategy, Mason’s enterprise business intelligence tool.
Classroom Support provides assistance to faculty and staff for classroom facilities and computer classrooms.
Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365) offers a host of applications for seamless collaboration, communication, and productivity.
Mason offers free, secure, and reliable web hosting to individuals, departments, and organizations within the Mason community.
This service contains different offerings that can be used to automate all or part of a document process.
Endpoint management services offer tools (JAMF PRo, BeyondTrust, SCCM, and Intune) to remotely support and manage devices in the Mason environment.
Network Consultations include requests for a New Virtual Private Network (VPN), or other network changes.
Webconferencing tools are available for use in classes and meetings.
Mason offers several data storage solutions for your studies, research, and work.
Banner is a closed system and an administrative interface that allows authorized users with legitimate needs to perform administrative duties within major functional areas. Patriot Web is a self-service site for students, faculty, and staff to manage their administrative records and accounts.
Mason provides access to its network and telephone service via data jacks that are located in university buildings. Not all jacks are activated at all times.
Active Directory (AD) is a directory service developed by Microsoft. It acts as a central database for managing users, computers, and other network resources, enabling centralized authentication, authorization, and access control within an organization's network.
Computer labs offer the university community access to computing resources and a variety of software to support learning, teaching, and research. Labs have printers available through the pay-for-print (PFP) network. To reserve equipment and/or other lab resources, select Reserve Resources.