The Student Parent Working Group is comprised of staff, faculty, and students who provide leadership in the establishment of long-term direction, scope, and vision to advance programs and services offered to parenting and expecting students at George Mason. This group advocates for parenting and expecting student equity through seeking sustainable resources, appealing for specialized supports, gathering pertinent data to inform recommendations, and creating awareness throughout the university. If you are interested in joining the Student-Parent Working Group please contact Joisanne Rodgers, Director of Contemporary Student Services.
Parents and Primary Caregiver Accommodations:
Our institution values diversity and inclusion, and this includes supporting students who also have parenting and family caregiver responsibilities. Parents and primary caregivers often have additional complications that sometimes make it difficult to attend class, such as morning sickness or late school openings, childcare emergencies, etc. If one of these situations will make it impossible for you to attend class, please let your instructor know about the situation and provide documentation as soon as possible, and these situations will be treated as documented excused absences. If you have a childcare emergency and you think you and your child can manage it, you may bring your child to class; please sit near the door so you can easily step outside if your child needs special attention and is disrupting learning for other students, and return once your child’s needs have been met.
George Mason University provides on-campus housing, as available, for undergraduate and graduate students on the Fairfax campus (undergraduate) and Science and Technology campus (graduate). However, the university does not provide family housing; only Mason students may reside in the residence halls.
Off-campus housing options for parenting students are available here. All properties are privately owned and not affiliated with or endorsed by Mason. Many graduate students choose to live in Masonvale, a privately owned and operated neighborhood adjacent to the Fairfax campus.
Additional Resources
Academic Advisors are available to talk about classes, minors, and other supplemental advising information on your academic journey. Not sure where to find your academic advisor? Click the button below!
Success Coaches help students identify resources to enhance their Patriot experiences. Coaches work with students to help them develop and implement personal, career, and academic goals. They provide support and encouragement to help students continue writing their story while at Mason. Success Coaches will discuss all aspects of a student’s life that affects their overall well-being.
To discuss possible accommodations (e.g., classroom furniture, location to retake exam) if you need assistance with a pregnancy-related condition.
Emergency funding is available to students who experience unexpected financial challenges, emergencies, or sudden financial hardships and meet the eligibility criteria outlined on the website.
The Student Support and Advocacy Center is committed to providing an empowering environment for all Mason students to seek support services and to explore healthy life choices. We offer educational programming, one-on-one consultations, and resources in the areas of sexual and interpersonal violence, financial well-being, basic needs, substance use, and collegiate recovery. We also assist students encountering barriers to personal success.
Women and Gender Studies is designed to provide opportunities for intellectual, personal, and social inquiry and interrogation related to sex; gender; gender identity/expression; sexuality; intersections with race, ethnicity, class, (dis) ability, age, nationality, immigration and citizenship status, and religion, through feminist, queer and multiracial lenses, with a focus on global and transnational issues and public policy.
We host lectures, offer student development opportunities, and participate in important programs such as Women’s History Month and the Consent Carnival to raise awareness and promote a sense of community on campus. Learn more about our events, access some of our women and gender studies resources, and get involved by visiting us!
Click on the link here to see the schedule of meeting times!
There are 3 sites that comprise the Greenhouse and Gardens Program, which offers:
- Volunteer hours
- Internships
- Free produce (when available)
- Hands-on training
- Professional development
- Online store
- You need a parking pass on your first day of classes
- YOUR LICENSE PLATE IS YOUR PERMIT
- Register your license plate when purchasing your semester virtual permit. No more hangtags or printable permits. It’s easy to manage from anywhere, anytime.
- YOUR LICENSE PLATE IS YOUR PERMIT
- Parking passes must be purchased on the parking portal at parking.gmu.edu with a credit or debit card
- The price of a parking pass cannot be added to your student bill
- Rates vary by parking locations
- Bundle parking and dining to receive a rebate at transportation.gmu.edu/park-and-dine
Patriot Perks is a collaborative program among several university and local entities. Through the program, local businesses connect with the Mason community by offering exclusive discounts through the program. For a full list of deals check out the link here: https://patriotperks.gmu.edu/deals/.