George Mason Student Health Services uses a secure, online patient portal. Students can view and enter immunization records, upload documents, enter insurance information, read education material from Student Health, and get secure messages from your provider. Other features will be made available as implementation continues. If you have technical difficulty using the Patient Portal, use the form below to report it.
Health Services Patient Portal Updated November 14, 2023
On November 14, 2023 the Health Services Patient Portal was be updated to improve the user experience. Please take a moment to explore the new look and feel of the Portal!
Quick summary of changes:
Updated the layout. The navigation menu is on the left.
Users can upload multiple documents at one time.
Messages will display the number of unread secure messages.
Log into the patient portal 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment time. Check-in for telehealth and in-person appointments. For in-person appointments, check in when you arrive at the clinic.
Your appointment is listed in “Upcoming Appointments” on the portal home page. Click the “Check In” button. You must allow location to check in – this is not tracked. You may need to scroll up or down on a mobile device to find the buttons.
You cannot check-in more than 15 minutes early. If you are more than 10 minutes late for your appointment, you will not be able to check-in. Call 703-993-2831 if you are late or experience difficulty with the process.
You will receive an email to your Mason email informing you that you have a message in the online Patient Portal.
The message will state that you must log into the portal to access the message. The email message will be from: NoReply[at]medicat.com. If you have a question about the validity of the email, please contact Student Health.
You may need to check your junk/spam/other mail folder(s).
Once you log into the Patient Portal, select “Messages” from the portal navigation menu. Unopened messages have an envelope icon.
You can sign up (opt-in) to get text message reminders for your next appointment in the Patient Portal. Follow the instructions – How To Sign Up for Text Messages. You can also opt-out, or choose to stop getting these reminders in the Portal, read the How to Sign Up instructions.
Visit the Patient Portal at https://gmu.medicatconnect.com. You will be directed to the log in page. Select “George Mason University” as your organization. You need your Mason Net ID (user ID) and patriot password. Complete 2-factor authentication.
You must set up 2-factor authentication (2FA) to log into the Patient Portal. Visit the Mason ITS 2FA website for set-up instructions.
To Upload Documents
Step 1. Take a picture or scan and save your documents individually. This is completed outside of the patient portal using your computer, scanner software/app or smart phone. If you are uploading multiple documents, save each document as a separate file. Check that your file meets the guidelines below:
Images must be .png, .tiff, .jpg, .jpeg, .gif. Documents must be .txt or .pdf.
Files must be smaller than 4 MB.
Scan/save in black and white, or at a setting of 150 DPI to get a smaller file.
Crop photos to only show the document.
Use only letters and numbers in the file name. Do not include any special characters.
Document names must be less than 60 characters.
Do not upload a password protected file.
Step 2. Go to the “Upload” page using the portal navigation menu. Read the instructions.
Step 3. Identify the most appropriate document type in the “Upload Document” section on the page.
Step 4. Click “Select File,” and locate your saved file on your computer or smart phone. Then click “open.” The document will be listed. If you made a mistake, delete the file by clicking on the “X” at the end of the document name. Select “Change” to select a different file.
Step 5. Click blue “Upload” button. You may need to scroll down to view it.
Documents you have uploaded will appear below the “Documents already on file” section as a confirmation they were successfully uploaded. Select “View file” to see document.
Complete this form to report technical errors or issues. Be detailed and specific about the error. This helps Student Health address issues to improve the patient portal experience.
We will review and respond to reported issues within 5 business days after receiving the form. You must include your Mason email if you would like a response.