**Our office has changed its name to New Student and Family Programs!
| October 1 | Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Available |
| October 1-26 | Selective Withdrawal Period |
| October 2 | Take Back the Night |
| October 3-4 | Fall Career Fair |
| October 4-6 | Turn off the Violence |
| October 8 | Columbus Day Recess (No classes) |
| October 9 | Monday classes/labs meet Tuesday; Tuesday classes do not meet |
| October 10-13 | Fall for the Book |
| October 11-14 | Alumni Weekend |
| October 12 | Mason Madness |
| October 18 | Chapter Next |
| October 18-November 9 | Flu Shots Available |
| October 19 | Midterm Evaluations End |
| October 20 | Leadership Mason Conference |
| October 23 | Career Night |
| October 26 | Family of the Year Nominations Close |
| October 29 | Family Weekend Registration Closes |
| October 31 | Halloween |