As a result of taking the Patriot Success Survey, you may have been referred to one or more of the resources listed on this page. These resources are just a sampling of what is available to support you during your time at Mason.
If you need further assistance finding support or if you’d like more information about any of the resources listed below, contact [email protected] or call 703-993-2470.
Food Resources
Patriot Pantry
The Patriot Pantry provides access to non-perishable food items and toiletries to George Mason University students who are unable to afford them. The Pantry is housed under the Student Support and Advocacy Center (SSAC) in the Division of University Life. In addition to providing non-perishable food and personal items, we also strive to educate student users about the resources available on campus and in the surrounding community.
Dining services: dining.gmu.edu
- Nutritionist Brooke Tresch: [email protected]
- Jenita Thurston, General Manager, [email protected]
Student Emergency Fund: https://ulife.gmu.edu/student-emergency-assistance-funding-2/
Shelter Resources
Student Support and Advocacy Center: ssac.gmu.edu
Off-campus housing search: https://och.gmu.edu
Transportation: http://transportation.gmu.edu
Local shelters: https://novaregion.org/DocumentCenter/Home/View/1452
Student Emergency Fund https://ulife.gmu.edu/student-emergency-assistance-funding-2/
Safety Resources
Student Support and Advocacy Center: http://ssac.gmu.edu
Residential Care & Outreach: Nick Kirkstadt – [email protected]
- Coordinator: Christine Rollins – [email protected]
Student Support and Community Outreach: Matthew Carlos – [email protected]
Financial Well-Being: Shannon Osborne – [email protected]
- Coordinator: Sally Richards – [email protected]
Sexual and Interpersonal Violence Prevention and Response: Assistant Director – Caitlyn Largent – [email protected]
Title IX: https://diversity.gmu.edu/sexual-misconduct
Mason Police Escort: http://police.gmu.edu/police-cadets/escorts
Crime Log: http://police.gmu.edu/crime-log-test/
Emergency Management: https://ehs.gmu.edu/emergencymanagement
Mason Alerts: http://ready.gmu.edu
Center for Culture, Equity, and Empowerment (The Center) https://ccee.gmu.edu/
- Bias Incident Report: https://ccee.gmu.edu/bias-incident-response-tool/
Sense of Belonging Resources
Student organizations and events: Mason360
Contemporary Student Advising: contemporary.gmu.edu
Center for Culture, Equity, and Empowerment (The Center) https://ccee.gmu.edu/
Office of International Programs & Services: oips.gmu.edu
Resources for Leaving the University
Students Leaving the University Temporarily
- Review the Leave of Absence policy and complete a Leave of Absence form at http://registrar.gmu/edu/forms
- Meet with your academic advisor to discuss your progress and plans. To find an advisor for your major, go to http://advising.gmu.edu/current-student/advisor-locator/
Students Leaving the University Permanently
- Complete a Before Leaving Mason checklist form at http://registrar.gmu.edu/forms
Student Emergency Fund: https://ulife.gmu.edu/student-emergency-assistance-funding-2/
Financial Resources
Student Emergency Fund: https://ulife.gmu.edu/student-emergency-assistance-funding-2/
Financial Aid: https://mssc.gmu.edu/
Scholarships at Mason: https://www2.gmu.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid/types-aid/scholarships
Handshake/Career Services: https://careers.gmu.edu/handshake
Other University Resources
Disability Services: ds.gmu.edu
Emergency Management: https://ehs.gmu.edu/emergencymanagement
Housing and Residence Life: housing.gmu.edu
ITS help desk: Email [email protected]
Learning Services: learningservices.gmu.edu
Mason Police: police.gmu.edu
Mason Student Services Center: mssc.gmu.edu
Office of Military Services: military.gmu.edu
Student Health Services: shs.gmu.edu
University Career Services: careers.gmu.edu
Other Community Resources
*If you cannot find the resource you are looking for in this list, try googling “Fairfax/Arlington/Washington DC (resource you are talking about)”.
Use this resource if you are seeking shelter off-campus
Virginia211 (https://211virginia.org/consumer/index.php)
- Use this resource by searching your Virginia zip code and area of need. This will bring a list of community resources in the your area
- If you are not from Virginia, many states have a similar resource. Try googling Maryland211 (https://211md.org/), etc.).
Patriot Pantry (https://ssac.gmu.edu/patriot-pantry/)
- Off-campus food pantries can be found on the Patriot Pantry website
Off-Campus Counseling resources
- Use this resource to help the student search for a provider off-campus
Rent, eviction, community legal resources
Local shelters
- https://www.novaregion.org/DocumentCenter/View/11750/Suburban-Virginia-Homeless-Shelters-Updated-November-2020-PDF?bidId=
- Use this resource if you are seeking shelter off-campus