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Saturday, August 18
 

11:30am EDT

Welcome2C&D (CEHD Graduate Student Prelude)
Following the CEHD Graduate Student Prelude event, the Counseling and Development program will be holding an orientation brunch hosted by our student organization, Chi Sigma Iota. The first hour will be for new students to learn more about the program, hear experiences from returning students, and meet faculty members. The second half of the event will be dedicated to food, fun and networking get to know the new students entering the program.

Saturday August 18, 2018 11:30am - 2:30pm EDT
SUB 1 3B

12:00pm EDT

Special Education New Graduate Student Welcome Event & Open House
The Division of Special Education & disAbility Research wishes to invite all new Special Education graduate students to a meet and greet with Special Education faculty and academic advisors.

Saturday August 18, 2018 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Finley Building, Room 119
 
Wednesday, August 22
 

10:00am EDT

4:00pm EDT

Early Childhood Education Back to School Open House
Our back to school open house is designed to welcome new students and give them the opportunity to meet with faculty and returning students in the program. There will be an opportunity to ask specific questions about individual programs of study. All attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in a school supply drive to benefit children and families attending Main Street Child Development Center.

Wednesday August 22, 2018 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Thompson Hall Office Suite 1200
 
Thursday, August 23
 

12:00pm EDT

New Student Orientation
New students for the Advanced Biomedical Sciences Graduate Certificate Program

Thursday August 23, 2018 12:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Verizon Auditorium, Colgan Hall, Science and Technology Campus
  Academic
  • Host Organization BMED

4:00pm EDT

CLS Graduate Student Welcome Reception
The Department of Criminology, Law and Society would like to extend a warm welcome to our incoming graduate students! Please join us for a reception to welcome our new graduate cohort to George Mason.

Thursday August 23, 2018 4:00pm - 6:30pm EDT
Enterprise Hall, Room 318

6:30pm EDT

Interdisciplinary Studies New Student Orientation
Orientation for new students in the Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies program

Thursday August 23, 2018 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Merten Hall 1203
 
Friday, August 24
 

9:00am EDT

GMU Center for Psychological Services Orientation
We are thrilled to welcome and orient new and returning clinical psychology doctoral students, new school psychology master's students, social work externs and undergraduates who will be taking courses at the Center!

 
Saturday, August 25
 

10:00am EDT

Black Freshman Orientation
This event is dedicated for the incoming freshman who identify as black or are supporters of black people. The Black Freshman Orientation will offer ways to be involved at Mason not only with the black organizations but also mason as a whole. This event allows incoming students for an outlook on how the Black Community at Mason is like.

Saturday August 25, 2018 10:00am - 4:00pm EDT
JC Room's A-D

10:00am EDT

Black Freshman Orientation
This event is catered to the incoming freshman who identify as black and are supporters of black people. This will engaged the freshman to learn about the Black Community at mason and inform them on the various black organizations on campus.

Saturday August 25, 2018 10:00am - 4:00pm EDT
JC Georges
 
Sunday, August 26
 

4:00pm EDT

Welcome Incoming Dance Majors
New Incoming Freshman and Transfer Dance Majors

Sunday August 26, 2018 4:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Dance Gallery
  Academic
 
Monday, August 27
 

11:00am EDT

Welcome to Criminology, Law & Society!
Welcome to Criminology, Law & Society! Drop by the department (Enterprise 354) and get to know the faculty, staff, and meet fellow students! Refreshments available.

Monday August 27, 2018 11:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Enterprise 354

3:15pm EDT

Elementary Education Fall Semester Kick-Off Event
Welcome event for students new to the program in Fall 2018.

Monday August 27, 2018 3:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
Thompson Hall
  Academic

3:15pm EDT

Secondary Education Welcome Back Event
A kick off event for new students in the Secondary Education program.

Monday August 27, 2018 3:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
Thompson Hall
  Academic

4:00pm EDT

Health Services Research Orientation and Meet and Greet
PhD Faculty Greet new and returning PhD Students in Health Services Research

Monday August 27, 2018 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
West 1004

5:30pm EDT

6:00pm EDT

Global Affairs Fall 2018 MA Orientation/Welcome Reception
Orientation for New MA Students

Monday August 27, 2018 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Johnson Center, Meeting Room C
 
Tuesday, August 28
 

8:15am EDT

Exercise, Fitness and Health Promotion Welcome Back Breakfast
On Thursday morning (8/28) the EFHP graduate program will host a ‘Welcome Back’ breakfast social in room 204 of Colgan Hall. Light breakfast fare will be served from 8:15 to 9 am. Please join us in welcoming our incoming students and celebrate the start of a new academic year.

Tuesday August 28, 2018 8:15am - 9:00am EDT
204 Colgan Hall

12:00pm EDT

Pizza with Peter, SoA Welcome Back Lunch!
Come to Drawing Studio 2046 to enjoy "Pizza with Peter," our Director here at SoA. Also, come learn about the fun clubs you can be involved in at School of Art. Pizza is first come, first served. Socialize, Eat, Join Clubs, AND grab some swag!

Tuesday August 28, 2018 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
Drawing Studio 2046
  Academic

12:00pm EDT

Welcoming Open House for Literacy
Welcoming all incoming new literacy students in order to introduce them to faculty and discuss program requirements.

Tuesday August 28, 2018 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Thompson 2007/2008
  Academic

3:30pm EDT

BIS Reception for New and Returning Students
The Bachelor of Individualized Study (BIS) Program welcomes new and returning students to our new offices in Enterprise Hall. We will have grab and go snack bags for those headed to class.

Tuesday August 28, 2018 3:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
Room 318 Enterprise Hall

6:00pm EDT

School of Theater Convocation
Convocation is where the Freshman meet all of the theater professors and the upperclassman. They also get to meet the Mason Players Staff, and various other groups of students invovled with the theater program.

Tuesday August 28, 2018 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Performing Arts Building - Theater Space A105
  Academic

6:00pm EDT

Communication Graduate Student Welcome Back
Introducing new communication graduate students to the faculty and program.

Tuesday August 28, 2018 6:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Merten 1201
  Academic

6:30pm EDT

PHIL MA Program Welcome Reception
The Philosophy Department welcomes new MA students with a reception just before the first session of the Proseminar. Come, enjoy free food and beverages, and meet your fellow students, faculty, and staff!

Tuesday August 28, 2018 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Philosophy Department Office Suite (Robinson B 465)
 
Wednesday, August 29
 

11:30am EDT

Physical Education Welcome
The Physical Education Faculty will be introduced, a discussion will be held about the updated curriculum, and a review of licensure requirements. Lunch will be included.

Wednesday August 29, 2018 11:30am - 12:15pm EDT
Bull Run Hall Atrium, second floor on the Science and Technology campus

12:30pm EDT

School of Music Welcome Convocation
Welcome to all new and returning School of Music students!

Wednesday August 29, 2018 12:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Harris Theater

1:00pm EDT

Welcome Week Biology Open House
Annual Welcome Week Open House, Celebrate Biology-Style by meeting your fellow students and professors. Enjoy refreshments and door prizes from 1pm-3pm!

Wednesday August 29, 2018 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
EXPLORATORY 1200
  Academic

1:30pm EDT

AOES Welcome and Welcome Back Reception
The Atmospheric, Oceanic and Earth Sciences department welcomes incoming students, returning students, faculty and staff to kick off 2018-19. Meet your instructors and fellow students and learn about the department. Refreshments will be served.

Wednesday August 29, 2018 1:30pm - 3:00pm EDT
Research Hall 163

3:30pm EDT

TCOM/CFRS Welcome Open House
The reception for new TCOM/CFRS students to meet faculty, GTA, and staff. With casual atmosphere and chat with us, new students will get more knowledge of our programs and life of the graduate

Wednesday August 29, 2018 3:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
Room 3800, 3rd Fl, Engineering Building

4:30pm EDT

Kinesiology Kick Off
Welcome back event for Kinesiology students featuring a competitive workout with their faculty

Wednesday August 29, 2018 4:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
Finley Lot
  Academic

5:00pm EDT

MEIS Fall 2018 MA Orientation/Welcome Reception
Orientation for new MA students in the MEIS Fall 2018 Cohort

Wednesday August 29, 2018 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Merten Hall, Room 1203
 
Thursday, August 30
 

4:30am EDT

Cultural Studies New Student Reception
The reception will be held to welcome the fall 2018 cohort to the doctoral program.

Thursday August 30, 2018 4:30am - 7:30pm EDT
Hard Times Cafe; Fairfax, VA

12:00pm EDT

Department of Environmental Science and Policy Welcome Reception
Department of Environmental Science and Policy Welcome Reception for new students. 

Thursday August 30, 2018 12:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
David King 3006

1:00pm EDT

Psychology Department Welcome Event
New to Mason Psychology? We're so glad that you're here! Come talk to department faculty and returning Psychology students. We'll answer your questions about classes, research, and getting involved. We look forward to seeing you!

Thursday August 30, 2018 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
David King Hall

1:00pm EDT

CHSS Welcome Reception & Club Fair
The College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) is excited to welcome new students, and welcome back returning students, for the fall semester! Please join us for the CHSS Welcome Reception & Club Fair for food, fun conversation, and an opportunity to explore a number of academic and student organizations related to CHSS majors.

Thursday August 30, 2018 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
MIX@Fenwick

3:00pm EDT

Human Development and Family Science Welcome to Mason Event
Come and join us as we gather to discuss the Human Development and Family Science program. Meet other students, faculty and staff and enjoy some refreshments.

Thursday August 30, 2018 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Upper Level, The Mix
 
Friday, August 31
 

2:30pm EDT

Schar International Graduate Student Welcome Reception
This reception concludes the half-day program for incoming international Schar graduate students. Over the course of the preceding program, students become familiar with the physical, academic, and organizational environments of the School and the Arlington campus.

Friday August 31, 2018 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Founders Hall Suite 600
 
Tuesday, September 4
 

12:30pm EDT

Study Abroad Welcome Reception
The Global Education Office (GEO) is the hub for all things study abroad at Mason. Join us for pizza, talk to study abroad alums, and find out about available options and scholarships.

Tuesday September 4, 2018 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
JC 235 Meeting Space

1:00pm EDT

SmartStart @ Fenwick Library
"SmartStart @ Fenwick Library" is an opportunity to meet your librarians and learn about library resources and services to use throughout your academic career. See what's in it for you at Mason Libraries and enter to win raffle prizes!

Tuesday September 4, 2018 1:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Fenwick Library

6:00pm EDT

S-CAR Student Welcome
Come join us for a chance to hear more about the School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution and to meet fellow students, staff and faculty! Food and drink provided.

Tuesday September 4, 2018 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Johnson Center 2nd Floor West Lounge

7:30pm EDT

Philosophy Club Weekly Meeting
First meeting of the semester. Come meet returning members and talk about Philosophy. No preparation required

Tuesday September 4, 2018 7:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
SUB I 3B
  Academic
 
Wednesday, September 5
 

12:00pm EDT

Health Administration and Policy Welcome Week Reception
Department of Health Administration and Policy Faculty and Student Meet and Greet over lunch

Wednesday September 5, 2018 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Peterson Hall Lobby
  Academic
  • Host Organization HAP

1:00pm EDT

School of Integrative Studies Welcome Week Open House
Come meet your advisors, faculty and other new students while enjoying some FREE Duck Donuts!

Wednesday September 5, 2018 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Enterprise 400

2:15pm EDT

Russian and Eurasian Studies Welcome Reception
An informal get-together with fellow students interested in Eurasia, Russia, and Russian language.

Wednesday September 5, 2018 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
Johnson Center, Meeting Room B

3:00pm EDT

CAART Undeclared House Party
Undeclared freshman and transfer students, join us for the CAART Undeclared House Party on Wednesday, September 5 in SUB I, suite 3600! Come and meet advisors, staff, and other undeclared students. Stop by anytime from 3-5pm. Free food and prizes!

Wednesday September 5, 2018 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
SUB I, suite 3600

4:00pm EDT

Religious Studies Welcome Event
Religious Studies Welcome back

Wednesday September 5, 2018 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Johnson Center Meeting Room D
  Academic

4:00pm EDT

Sport, Recreation, and Tourism Fall Welcome
Join us for a bbq to meet your fellow students, faculty, and start the year off with a bang. There will be games and giveaways.

Wednesday September 5, 2018 4:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Quad outside of Finley (The original Quad)

4:30pm EDT

BA Welcome Recption for Global Affairs
Welcome to our new undergraduate students freshmen and transfer

Wednesday September 5, 2018 4:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Buchanan Hall 215
  Academic

4:30pm EDT

Latin American Studies Welcome Reception
Welcome to our new students in the Latin American Studies program.

Wednesday September 5, 2018 4:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Buchanan Hall 215

5:30pm EDT

College of Visual and Performing Arts Welcome Back Social
Join fellow students, staff, and faculty from the CVPA for fun, food, and beverages as we kick off the academic year.

Wednesday September 5, 2018 5:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
Holton Plaza

7:00pm EDT

GCH Graduate Student Welcome Event!
The Department of Global and Community Health would like to extend a warm welcome to our incoming graduate students! Please join GCH graduate students, faculty and staff for a reception to welcome our new graduate cohort to George Mason.

Wednesday September 5, 2018 7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Merten 1203
 
Thursday, September 6
 

9:30am EDT

Economics Welcome Back Breakfast
Breakfast at the Economics Department to meet faculty and fellow students

Thursday September 6, 2018 9:30am - 11:30am EDT
Buchanan Hall D150
  Academic

10:00am EDT

Schar School Welcome Back Reception
Meet faculty and fellow students as we begin a new adventure!

Thursday September 6, 2018 10:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Research Hall 359

3:00pm EDT

Geography and GeoInformation Science Welcome Back Party
Annual Geography and GeoInformation Science Welcome Back Party geared toward connecting new and returning students to their classmates and faculty.

Thursday September 6, 2018 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Exploratory Hall, Room 2301

4:30pm EDT

Philosophy Welcome Reception for Undergraduate Students
Please join us to welcome new students to the Philosophy major, find out more about philosophy courses and programs, and meet members of the undergraduate Philosophy Club and find out about their Fall activities!

Thursday September 6, 2018 4:30pm - 6:00pm EDT
JC Meeting Room E
  Academic
 
Friday, September 7
 

2:30pm EDT

Welcome Event; New and Returning Computational and Data Sciences Students
This is an opportunity for introducing new and returning students within our Computational and Data Sciences department.

Friday September 7, 2018 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Exploratory 3301
 
Monday, September 10
 

2:00pm EDT

Welcome Back Reception
Welcoming new students, faculty and staff residing in the Krasnow Institute

Monday September 10, 2018 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Krasnow 229

4:30pm EDT

English Department Annual Game Night
Join English Department faculty and students for an evening of board games and trivia contests.

Monday September 10, 2018 4:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
HUB Ballroom or Dewberry
  Academic
 
Tuesday, September 11
 

9:30am EDT

Communication Student Welcome Back
Welcoming new COMM majors to Mason and the department as well as undeclared students who are interested in the program and returning COMM majors/minors.

Tuesday September 11, 2018 9:30am - 1:00pm EDT
Dewberry Hall, Johnson Center
  Academic

6:30pm EDT

Welcome2Mason CEHD PhD Open House
CEHD PhD Open House is an opportunity for new doctoral students to interact with faculty and staff

Tuesday September 11, 2018 6:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
Merten Hall 1201
  Academic

7:00pm EDT

Folklore Studies Welcome Week Reception
Join the Mason Folklore Students and Faculty for a Welcome Week Reception and Dinner

 
Wednesday, September 12
 

12:00pm EDT

Sociology Welcome Back Reception
Sociology Welcome Back Reception

Wednesday September 12, 2018 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
JC Meeting Room D

1:30pm EDT

Alternative Breaks Information Session
This event is an information session about the upcoming 2018-2019 Alternative Break program. We will be talking about our application process for Spring 2019 and Summer 2019 spring break trips. Alternative breaks are a year-long education process that culminates with a week-long service trip over spring break. We have trips in various locations domestically, and two international trips that are focused around different social issues like mass incarceration, indigenous rights, and environmental restoration.

Wednesday September 12, 2018 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
JC Meeting Room A

2:00pm EDT

Global and Community Health Fall Welcome Reception
Please join the Department of Global and Community Health at our annual Fall Welcome Reception! Meet your professors in a low-key environment and enjoy ice cream sandwiches and popsicles. All community health students and students interested in community health are welcome to attend.

Wednesday September 12, 2018 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
JC Room G

2:30pm EDT

Transfer Career Coffee Hour
Start your academic career off right by meeting with Career Services and other essential offices to get you career-ready.

Wednesday September 12, 2018 2:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Patriots Lounge, SUB1

3:30pm EDT

CEHD Welcome2Mason Block Party
CEHD Welcome2Mason Block Party is scheduled for Wednesday, September 12 from 3:30 - 5:30 pm outside of Thompson Hall and the Finley Parking Lot. The Block Party is an opportunity for students to celebrate the start of the semester and mix and mingle with their peers, faculty, and staff, and representatives from various CEHD student organizations. There will be music, games, prizes, and ice cream! See you there!

Wednesday September 12, 2018 3:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Outside of Thompson Hall, Finely Parking Lot

6:30pm EDT

Mason Reads Movie Night
Join us during our annual Mason Reads Movie Night as we screen Freedom Riders, an American historical documentary based on the Civil Rights era activists who worked to challenge segregation of interstate travel on a national scale. Popcorn and ice cream will be provided!

Wednesday September 12, 2018 6:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
Presidents Park Lawn
 
Thursday, September 13
 

3:30pm EDT

History & Art History Undergraduate Welcome Reception
All new and returning History and Art History majors and minors are invited to stop by to meet fellow students, chat with faculty, learn about programs, and enjoy refreshments.

Thursday September 13, 2018 3:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
JC Meeting Room C
 
Friday, September 14
 

12:00pm EDT

Welcome Back Reception
We are welcoming back all students, faculty, and staffs in the department as the semester begins.

Friday September 14, 2018 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Jajodia Auditorium
 
Saturday, September 15
 

1:00pm EDT

Welcome Picnic
Annual event held to welcome new undergrad, masters and doctoral students to the S-CAR community, including faculty, staff and current students.

Saturday September 15, 2018 1:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Point of View
 
Tuesday, September 18
 

7:30pm EDT

Philosophy Club Weekly Meeting
Come meet our returining member and have a relaxed conversation about a specific topic in Philosophy. No previous experience necessary

Tuesday September 18, 2018 7:30pm - 9:30pm EDT
HUB Room 5
  Academic
 


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