4:45 to 5:45 p.m. 6:45 to 8 p.m.

Mason Family Experience Rotations Dessert with the Deans and Directors
The Hub, various rooms Center for the Arts, Concert Hall Lobby
Join us for a “choose your own adventure-style” afternoon! Select from a variety of sessions during each time block that are After a busy day, join us for a dessert reception where you can enjoy a complimentary beverage, listen to a live acoustic
geared towards helping you learn more about the Mason family experience. Sessions designated with a are preferred performance, and mingle with a selection of Mason’s Deans and Directors of various units on campus. Shuttles will run
sessions for first-time families. from the Center for the Arts to the parking lot during the reception until 8 p.m. Co-sponsored by the Parents Fund

Rotation 1 (4:45 to 5:10 p.m.) and Rotation 2 (5:20 to 5:45 p.m.) will feature the same
topics at two different times for guests wanting to attend additional sessions.
Learning the Basics: Parking, Dining, and the Mason ID
The Hub, Meeting Room 1
Staff from Parking and Transportation, Dining Services, and the
Mason Card Office will answer questions and review the basic
necessities of the college experience.
University 100 - An “Introduction to Mason” Course
The Hub, Meeting Room 2
Join us to learn more about UNIV 100, a 1-credit course that will
provide your student with tools to be academically successful,
engaged in the Mason experience, and ready to meet the
demands of college life.
Textbooks, Technology, and More
The Hub, Meeting Rooms 3/4
Learn more about your options for textbooks, where your
student can find and purchase laptops or other tech equipment,
and the technology resources available to support your student.
Study Abroad
The Hub, Meeting Room 5
Hear from the Global Education Office (GEO) about international
learning opportunities in more than 60 countries, ranging from
one week to a full academic year.
5:45 p.m.
Dinner
Johnson Center, Atrium
Food lines are in the Johnson Center atrium, with special
accommodations located in the atrium. Seating is available
in the atrium, 2nd and 3rd floor alcoves, and George’s
Restaurant. Shuttles will depart starting at 5:45 p.m. at
the Center for the Arts, Mason Global Center, and Lot K.
Military Services
The Hub, VIP Room 3
Any families utilizing a Department of Veterans Affairs education
benefit or with questions concerning tuition assistance and
GoArmyEd should attend this session.
Student Engagement: Opportunities
for Getting Involved on Campus
The Hub, Side Pocket
Discover unique opportunities at Mason and learn how your
student can get connected and involved from Student
Involvement; Leadership, Education and Development;
and Mason Recreation.
Preparing your Student for the Future
The Hub, Room 1012
University Career Services’ data demonstrates the earlier students
start exploring careers and gaining related experience, the more
likely they are to be employed in their industry of choice. Come
learn how you can encourage your student to become
career-ready.
Recommended for first-time families
Living Learning Community Dinner
Johnson Center, Ground Floor, Bistro
Have you joined one of Mason’s Living Learning
Communities (LLCs)? Attend the LLC dinner to find out
more about the experience and connect with others in
your community. Please get your food from the buffet
line on the ground floor.
Day 2
8:15 a.m.
Academic Showcase and Breakfast
Center for the Arts, Concert Hall Lobby
Enjoy a delicious breakfast while having an informal
opportunity to chat with representatives from
academic schools and colleges.
9 a.m.
G…M…U…What!?
Center for the Arts, Concert Hall
Discover the true meaning of Patriot Pride as our Patriot
Leaders introduce you to campus traditions and get you
excited for your upcoming years at Mason.
9:40 a.m.
Stay Connected: Helping Your
Student Thrive in the First Year
Center for the Arts, Concert Hall
Families will receive an overview of next steps for the coming
months and how to stay informed as a family member. Patriot
Leaders will also share about their families’ transition to Mason
and tips on how to make it as smooth as possible.
10:30 a.m.
Navigating New Territories
Center for the Arts, Concert Hall
Whether this is your first time or forth, sending a student
off to college can be a significant transition for any family.
This session will review important family conversations to
have in preparation for your student’s transition and how
you can help your student be academically, socially, and
emotionally successful at Mason.
11 a.m.
Family Resource Area
Student Union Building I, Patriot’s Lounge
Enjoy the opportunity to relax and take care of any unfinished
business while your student finishes class registration.
Representatives from various campus departments and
offices will be on-hand to answer individual questions.
11:45 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.
Residence Hall Room Tour
Student Union Building I, leaves from Patriot’s Lounge
Take a peek inside a room in one of our residence halls.
Thank you for attending Orientation with your student. Your student
will complete Orientation by 12:30 p.m. on Day 2. We encourage you
to meet your student in Patriot’s Lounge, located in Student Union
Building I or in front of the Center for the Arts.
1:30 to 3 p.m.
Global Gateway Session
Johnson Center, George’s Restaurant
Come meet the GEO staff to learn more about the Global
Gateway Program for first-year study abroad. The session is
open to committed, accepted, and prospective students.
Applications are still open! Families of participants are also
encouraged to attend.
 The Orientation Information Table, located on the
ground floor lobby of the Johnson Center, will be open
from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Day 1 and from 9 a.m. until
12 p.m. on Day 2. If you need assistance, please ask an
Orientation staff member.
Wi-Fi
1. On your device, select MASON as your wireless network
2. Go to your web browser and enter itservices.gmu.edu
3. The self-registration portal will appear
4. Click on Create an Account and enter your information
Day 1 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. 1:30 p.m.
Little Patriots Lounge
8 a.m.
GREEN ROTATION GOLD ROTATION
The Hub, VIP Room 2
Green and Gold Showcase Future Patriots between the ages of 3 and 12 are invited for arts and crafts, games, giveaways and more!
Center for the Arts, Concert Hall Lobby Little Patriots Lounge will end at 4:30 p.m.
Enjoy a light breakfast while meeting with various 11:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m.
Academic Experience Panel
university services. College 101: Finding Your Academic Home Lunch
The Hub, Ballroom
Please refer to the list below to find your student’s Southside Dining Hall
9:10 a.m. Panelists representing faculty, staff, and students at Mason will share academic policies, requirements,
college rotation. Meet with your student’s academic
11:50 a.m. and resources that will help your student succeed in and out of the classroom.
Patriot Welcome college to receive information specific to their major.
Center for the Arts, Concert Hall Residence Hall Room Tour 2:15 p.m.
College of Education and Human Development
Allow our team to welcome you to the Mason Leaves from the ground floor lobby of Southside Dining Hall
Johnson Center, 3rd floor, Room B Living On Campus: Your Student’s Home Away From Home
community and provide an overview of what to College of Humanities and Social Sciences Take a peek inside a room in one of our residence halls. The Hub, Ballroom
expect during Orientation. Johnson Center, Dewberry Hall
Come to learn more about what it means for your student to be a part of Mason’s residential community, what to bring with
College of Visual and Performing Arts 12:30 p.m.
9:30 a.m. Johnson Center, 3rd floor, Room D you (and what to leave at home), and get answers to your questions!
College 101: Finding Your Academic Home
Exploratory
Building a College Career: The Mason Core and Beyond Please refer to the list below to find your student’s Off-Campus Living: More than Finding Your Parking Spot
Johnson Center, Bistro
Center for the Arts, Concert Hall Schar School of Policy & Government college rotation. Meet with your student’s academic The Hub, Meeting Rooms 3/4
This session discusses the Mason Core and provides Johnson Center, 3rd floor, Room C college to receive information specific to their major. Is your student living off campus? This session will give the information needed about University resources, answer your
strategies for success as students move forward in School of Business questions about transportation, off-campus student life, and other success strategies.
their college careers. Johnson Center, 3rd floor, Room F College of Health and Human Services
Johnson Center, 3rd floor, Room E
10:15 a.m. 12:30 p.m. College of Science
3 to 5:45 p.m.
Johnson Center, 3rd floor, George’s Restaurant
Family Orientation Overview Lunch School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution Ask a Patriot Parent
Center for the Arts, Concert Hall Southside Dining Hall Johnson Center, 3rd floor, Room G The Hub, Side Pocket
Join us for an interactive session where we will answer School of Integrative Studies Do you have questions that you would like answered by a parent of a current Mason student? Stop by and chat with
some of the most frequently asked questions that we 12:50 p.m. Johnson Center, 3rd floor, Room A
one of our parent volunteers on the Parent and Family Council and hear what it’s like to have a student at Mason.
Volgenau School of Engineering
receive from family members during the transition process. Residence Hall Room Tour Johnson Center, Ground floor, Cinema
Leaves from the ground floor lobby of Southside Dining Hall
10:45 a.m. Take a peek inside a room in one of our residence halls.
3 p.m.
Student Rights, Privacy, and Campus Safety Coffee Break and Breakouts
Center for the Arts, Concert Hall The Hub, various rooms
Learn more about student rights and information privacy, as Take a break and use this time to grab a snack, sign our family banner, write a letter to your student, and ask questions of the
well as campus safety resources, all of which are of particular Parent and Family Council. You can also help support your student’s transition to Mason by attending and connecting with
importance to you as a Mason family. other families at one of the breakouts listed below.
First Generation Out of State Off Campus Military
The Hub, Room 1 The Hub, Room 2 The Hub, Rooms 3-4 The Hub, Room 5
Text-In Questions
1. Text “MasonFamily” all one word to 22333 once to join.
2. You will receive a confirmation text that you have 4 p.m.
successfully joined. Paying for Your Education
3. Text in questions related to the presentation and The Hub, Ballroom
respond to prompts on the screen.
Overview of the resources available to help students and families navigate student
If you need assistance, please ask an Orientation staff member.
loans, grants, scholarships and the billing and payment process at Mason.