Support for online student success
George Mason University provides a wide range of student resources to support academic success, career development, wellness, technology needs, and student engagement. Whether you are taking a fully online course, hybrid course, or online degree program, these resources can help you access academic support, library services, advising, tutoring, technology assistance, and career development opportunities throughout your educational journey. For more information on advising and counseling, finances, technology, and other services, visit the student resources website.
Strategies for Online Learning Success
Online learning can be challenging, especially for new students. See our Strategies for Online Learning Success that will help you stay linked in with Mason, organize your time to stay on schedule, create an effective study space, and more.
Academic Integrity
Mason’s online programs and courses maintain the same academic rigor and integrity as their campus-based counterparts, so it is important to understand what is expected of all Mason students. Be sure to understand your student rights and responsibilities in regard to academic integrity, the honor code, responsible use of computing, and student conduct.
Student Life
It is a University Life priority that all Mason students have access to a successful and robust co-curricular experience. Opportunities to become engaged and involved in leadership experiences, organizations, exciting events, and meaningful programs abound at the university, even from a distance. Connecting with these offices is just a click or call away.
Additional Student Resources
Accounts and Billing
The Student Accounts Office manages billing and payments. Students can pay bills online through a secure portal.
IT Support
Please keep your contact information handy for the IT support help desk.
ITS Support Center
703-993-8870
[email protected]
All student technology services are available through Information Technology Services.
Bookstore
You could purchase or rent your textbooks through GMU bookstore. Buying digital material is just as easy as buying a printed textbook or bundle. Just go to your campus bookstore or click here to purchase digital material.
Learning Services
Learning Services provides a variety of experience-based learning opportunities through which students explore a wide range of academic concerns. Students can schedule online coaching appointments and access a number of online videos and workshops.
Alumni Association
The Alumni Association is comprised of more than 150,000 alumni who work in every field and live across the globe and is proud to offer five scholarships each year to current George Mason students.
Mason Alert and Mobile App
The Mason Alert system is George Mason’s emergency text messaging and email system. You can add multiple phone numbers and email addresses to your account so that your family members can also receive any notifications.
Police
The Police Departmentworks in collaboration with many areas of student support in an effort to provide a safe and secure environment.
Registrar
The University Registrar is responsible for implementing the academic policies of George Mason University as well as applicable federal and commonwealth laws.
Scholarship and Research
The Office of Student Scholarship, Creative Activities, and Research (OSCAR) is the home of Students as Scholars and is located in the Johnson Center on the Fairfax campus.
Student Support Services on Campus
George Mason University offers a variety of student support resources on campus including success coaching, tutoring centers, advising services, assistive technology, counseling and psychological services, career services, and resources for diversity and inclusion.