University Announces Big Changes for Spring 2021

University Announces Big Changes for Spring 2021

Earlier this week President Gregory Washington and Provost Mark Ginsberg announced several major changes to Spring 2021. Please check your student emails for full details. Here is a summary of those changes: Spring break has been eliminated from the academic calendar. The spring semester will begin one week later on January 25, 2021. Increasing in-person classes by at least 10 […]

Introducing the Citation Diversion Program

Introducing the Citation Diversion Program

Earlier this month Parking & Transportation released the brand-new Citation Diversion Program (CDP). This program allows students who were cited for parking violations to take a quiz to remove a monetary fine. The level of care and communication that went into developing the CDP to educate students shows the level of care that Mason Parking Services takes in their everyday […]

Student Emergency Assistance Funding – Fall 2020

Student Emergency Assistance Funding – Fall 2020

If you are in need of emergency financial assistance during the fall semester, please visit University Life’s emergency assistance page. Applications for emergency funding during Fall 2020 will be accepted from August 17 through December 11. Please read the page carefully to ensure you are eligible. If you have questions about an award that has been posted on your financial […]

COVID-19 Reopening Updates

COVID-19 Reopening Updates

On Monday, August 10, Mason’s president, Dr. Gregory Washington, released an email detailing important updates to the university’s reopening plan. To read the full email, please check your university email or visit this page. Below is a noninclusive list of some of those updates. Courses will remain “as in” unless a faculty member’s circumstances have changed, in which case they […]

Safe Return to Rec at Mason

Safe Return to Rec at Mason

If you are anything like me, then you have been missing the gym the last few months. Luckily, recreation at Mason – yes, gyms included – has returned. However, there’s a few important detail you need to know before hitting the gym. Mason Recreation published this short, 2-minute video detailing the steps they are taking for a safe return. In […]

Mason’s Safe Return to Campus Plan

Mason’s Safe Return to Campus Plan

George Mason administrators have been working hard to plan for a safe return to campus this fall. Below are some of the key components of the plan. You may read the full plan here or learn more by visiting the Safe Return to Campus webpage. Preparation for Opening Campus Signs and Postings The university will post signs and reminders for […]

We Want to Hear From You Re: Fall 2020

We Want to Hear From You Re: Fall 2020

Recently, Mason released the Tiger Team report. This report details potential learning options for Fall 2020. Student Government and the Graduate and Professional Student Association (GAPSA) worked with university leaders to create a survey for all Mason students regarding Fall 2020 options. We want to hear from you! Please take a few minutes to fill out the survey here. Your […]

CARES Act Distribution Information

CARES Act Distribution Information

On Tuesday, May 12 the university sent an email providing students with information related to CARES Act distribution. The COVID-19 CARES Act is part of federal government COVID-19 emergency grants provided to students for expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to the coronavirus. The email stated that per federal guidelines, students are only eligible to receive CARES […]

Fall Registration is Open

Fall Registration is Open

Patriots – Registration for the Fall 2020 term has opened, with Honors College and Graduate students registering May 1. To find your specific registration time or for more details about fall registration, click here. The opening comes weeks after administrators delayed registration due to the uncertainty surrounding the fall term. Many students are reporting last minute changes to their classes, […]