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Important Upcoming Dates for November

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Nov. 6: Family Webinar: The Health and Wellness of Your Student, noon (EST)
Nov. 8: Hoopla: First Men's Basketball Game, 7 p.m.
Nov. 27 – Dec. 1: Thanksgiving Recess - No Classes
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Mason Inn Offers Discounts for Families

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The Mason Inn enjoys hosting Mason family and friends as they return to visit campus, enjoy a concert, or attend a sporting event.  The Mason Inn is conveniently located on the Fairfax campus near the Patriot Center, Center for the Arts, Recreation Athletic Complex, Johnson Center, and the Aquatics and Fitness Center.   Whether you are stopping by for an event or to visit your student for the weekend, you can relax and take some time to enjoy a terrific buffet breakfast in Boxwoods Restaurant or learn about the history of George Mason by visiting The Well Lounge.  The Mason Inn offers a variety of discounts for Mason families that we encourage you to take advantage of.  Mason families can save 10% off of the Best Available Rate on an upcoming reservation by clicking here or by calling 703.865.5705 and asking for the Mason Family and Friends rate.

There are also some special discounts for families attending the December 2013 Convocation and the May 2014 Commencement ceremonies.  The Mason Inn offers a Mason Family Graduation Package which includes:

  • Discounted overnight accommodations
  • Buffet breakfast in Boxwoods
  • $5 drink coupon
  • Wireless internet
  • Parking (complimentary for all Mason Inn guests)
  • Shuttle to and from the Vienna metro station (complimentary for all Mason Inn guests)

The December Convocation will take place on December 19, 2013 at 1 pm in the Patriot Center.  Reserve your room or call 703.865.5705 and ask for the Mason Family Graduate Package.

The May Commencement ceremonies will take place on May 18, 2014 at 10 am in the Patriot Center.   Discounted room rates are available from May 14-17, 2014.  Reserve your room or call 703.865.5705.

Also, take advantage of the following offers by printing off this article and bringing it in to your next meal or drink at Boxwoods Restaurant or The Well Lounge.

Boxwoods Restaurant – Free Dessert
Buy one entrée and receive a complimentary dessert
Offer valid through June 30, 2014

Mason Family Spirit – Dress the part and save 20%
Bring your party of four dressed in Mason gear to Boxwoods Restaurant or The Well Lounge and save 20% on your check!
Offer valid through June 30, 2014.  Discount applies to food and non-alcoholic beverages.  Tax and gratuity not included.  One coupon per four person group.

Lyn Locke
Sales and Marketing Director
Mason Inn Conference Center and Hotel

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Academic Advising Requirements

Academic advising is a critical component of the undergraduate educational experience.  While information about academic programs, policies, and procedures is available in the University Catalog, there are exceptions and program-particular requirements that can best be explained by the student’s academic advisor.  Depending on major, advising may be performed by members of the faculty or by professional academic advisors.  Please encourage your student to determine how advising is performed in his/her academic department and to establish a relationship with an academic advisor.  The academic advisor is more than just a source of information about general education and major requirements and can be a valuable resource for referrals to campus programs and offices that can provide help and assistance with a variety of issues.

At the very least, students should meet with an advisor each semester prior to registration for the next semester.  Encourage your student to make an appointment for advising well before his/her registration date to assure being seen in a timely manner.  Students should come prepared to an advising appointment with questions they may have and courses they are considering taking.  Click here for all priority dates and times for spring registration.

Establishing a relationship with an academic advisor and working in conjunction with an advisor can help assure a successful transition to college and graduating on time.   The Advisor Locator has the location and telephone number for every academic department.  Encourage your student to touch base with their academic advisor as they are preparing for their future at Mason and beyond.

Paul Bousel
Associate Director
Academic Advising and Transfer Center

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Your Passport to Family Weekend

Reminders and Updates

It is hard to believe, but Family Weekend is just days away!  Right now the Patriot Leaders are getting out their green polos and preparing to welcome families back to campus.  We are happy that so many families have decided to join us for the weekend’s festivities, and we hope that everyone has a great time exploring all of the events and opportunities on our schedule.  There are some great events planned for families over the weekend such as the Mason Family Welcome Dinner, bus trips, Mason Uncorked, family dinner and game show and much, much more!  All families that have paid the registration fee and will be joining us for Family Weekend have received an email from families@gmu.edu with more updates on the weekend and a parking pass.

Please note that this email does not contain your official check-in materials for Family Weekend. You will still need to stop by check-in which is located on the ground floor of the Johnson Center, in Dewberry Hall Lobby. Check-in will be held from 11 am – 6:30 pm on Friday, October 18 and from 8:30 am – 6 pm on Saturday, October 19. When you check in you will receive a full schedule of events, a Family Weekend souvenir and additional information that will be helpful to you throughout the weekend.

If you have any questions as you prepare for Family Weekend please do not hesitate to email families@gmu.edu, or call 703.993.2475. We look forward to seeing you
on Friday!

Rebecca Kurihine
Graduate Assistant
Orientation and Family Programs and Services