Mason A to Z | George Mason University

Calendar (Today @ Mason)

The official university calendar of upcoming events with the option to sort by audience-type or location.

Calendar of Events (Art)

Calendar of events from the Center for the Arts, with ticket information, seating charts, etc.

Calendars (Academic)

This site has links to academic calendars for the next three semesters, a three-year calendar, a listing of holidays, and exam schedules.

Campus Explorer

Campus Explorer is the Mason map website for all campuses, including parking information, a virtual tour, off campus information, and directions.

The Campus Ministry Association (CMA) is committed to the holistic development of persons: spiritual, intellectual and social. It affirms the beauty and value of individual faith traditions and individual styles of ministry. The CMA is composed of a variety of faith traditions and makes itself available to all students, faculty and staff members.

Capitol Connection, TV for Professionals

The next power play in Washington is as close as your TV set. The Capitol Connection delivers to your office the knowledge you need to stay on top of your game.

Career Offices on Campus

A listing of the various career services offices at Mason

Career Opportunities at George Mason University

Employment opportunities at George Mason University.

Career Services

Are you wondering how to tweak that resume or what to say during an interview? Need help with your job search? Or deciding on a major or career? Career Services can help you get answers! From face-to-face interactions with career counselors to networking opportunities, Career Services gives you the hands on experience you need to succeed.

Cashier’s Office

The mission of the Cashier’s Office is to collect money due to the University. The Cashier’s Office is dedicated to providing courteous and outstanding customer service, and accurate posting of student accounts.

Cat Coalition

This site contains information about the mission of this volunteer group, how to help and who to contact.

Catalog, Undergraduate and Graduate

Provides information on the different catalog years. This site also includes links to, information on, and requirements for the different academic colleges and schools at Mason.

Caterers

Events serving food and beverages at any Mason campus must use a caterer on the Approved Caterer List and follow the procedures for scheduling and paying the caterer.

Catholic Campus Ministry

This organization supports the Catholic student population at George Mason. The site includes information about the Bellarmine Chapel, activities, and upcoming events, and includes a Mass schedule and links to other Catholic resources.

CBGRAD

Information and links for current graduate students in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at George Mason University and students considering a graduate degree here.

Center for Academic Advising, Retention and Transitions

This site contains the mission statement for Center for Academic Advising, Retention and Transitions and links to advising resources and several Mason publications.

Center for Advancement of Public Health

This site provides ways to help promote and live a healthier lifestyle.

Center for Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (CAPEC)

The purpose of CAPEC’s Web site is to act as one of GMU’s global connections for international knowledge and expertise. It will be a hub for students, faculty and the community to be informed and to exchange current issues, studies and research on Asia Pacific.

Center for Biodefense and Infectious Diseases

The Center for Biodefense and Infectious Diseases’ objective is to address a broad array of new challenges to national and international security posed by the threat of biological terrorism. The center not only focuses its efforts on medical defense, but also on education and advising. To accomplish our mission, the Center has assembled a group of highly skilled international scientists with a broad array of experiences and abilities to conduct extensive biomedical research aiming to develop new methods of prophylaxis and treatment strategies.

Center for Biomedical Genomics

George Mason University’s Center for Biomedical Genomics is an applied research center in the College of Arts and Sciences located on the Prince William Campus. It operates a series of fully-equipped laboratories complete with state-of-the-art genomic microarrays, gene sequencers and bioinformatic systems. The Center is affiliated with the Shared Research Instrumentation Facility (SRIF) which provides access to an array of biochemical analysis equipment.

Center for Climate Change Communication

The Center for Climate Change Communication applies social science insights to support informed decisions that will stabilize the earth’s climate and prevent further harm from climate change. We conduct unbiased communication research; help government agencies, civic organizations, professional associations, and companies apply social science research to improve their public engagement initiatives; and equip students and professionals with tools to improve public engagement on climate change.

Center for Discovery Science and Health Informatics

The center research program recognizes the impact of the computing revolution and engages two major initiatives, one in computational statistics and the other in stochastic methods for parallel computing.

Center for Evidence-Based Crime Policy

The Center for Evidence-Based Crime Policy, housed in the Administration of Justice Department at George Mason University, seeks to make scientific research central in decisions about crime and justice policies by advancing rigorous studies in criminal justice and criminology and proactively serving as an informational link to practitioners and the policy community.

Center for Excellence in Command, Control, Communications, Computing and Intelligence (C4I)

The C4I Center at George Mason University is the nation’s first and only civilian university-based entity offering a comprehensive academic and research program in military applications of information technology.

Center for Global Studies (CGS)

CGS is a research center comprising more than 100 associate faculty members whose collective expertise spans the full range of the humanities, the social and natural sciences, and information technology and engineering, as well as practice-oriented fields, such as conflict resolution, public policy, law, management, and health. CGS also coordinates outreach efforts in the area of global studies, facilitating access to the university’s full range of global expertise for multiple communities and audiences.

Center for Health Policy Research and Ethics

For over 15 years, the Center’s mission has been to study domestic and international health policy, articulate public policy issues and foster policy solutions to health care challenges. The Center engages a wide range of health policy experts and stakeholders to examine the complex forces affecting health care delivery. Activities range from traditional scholarship and research to innovative educational programming, health policy analysis, health care ethics, and groundbreaking projects and initiatives.

Center for History and New Media (CHNM), Roy Rosenzweig

The Roy Rosenzweig Center for History and New Media (CHNM) at George Mason University uses digital media and computer technology to democratize history—to incorporate multiple voices, reach diverse audiences, and encourage popular participation in presenting and preserving the past.

Center for Infrastructure Protection and Homeland Security (CIP/HS)

The Center for Infrastructure Protection and Homeland Security (CIP/HS), originally called the CIP Project, is located in the George Mason University School of Law.

Center for Innovative Technology (CIT)

The CIT creates technology-based economic development strategies to accelerate innovation, imagination, and the next generation of technology and technology companies.

Center for International Student Access (CISA)

Site contains general information about CISA’s programs (ACCESS, BRIDGE, Peer Educational Mentorship, and Peer Learning Partnership). CISA offers first-year academic programs and experiences for international and immigrant students to help them achieve their potential in a culturally inclusive learning environment.

Center for Justice Leadership & Management

The Center for Justice Leadership and Management (CJLM) conducts research and evaluation, provides technical assistance and training on issues of interest to scholars, policy makers, and practitioners in criminal justice and homeland security. CJLM disseminates knowledge and research findings via printed media, its website, seminars, policy forums, and conferences. The Center is affiliated with the Department of Administration of Justice.

Center for Social Science Research (CSSR)

The Center for Social Science Research (CSSR) is fundamentally concerned with providing high-quality research services utilizing state-of-the-art hardware, software and methodology to better understand some of the most pressing social, behavioral, and political problems facing contemporary society.

Center for Study of Public Choice

The Public Choice Center promotes the advanced study of questions at the intersection of economics, politics, and ethics. The Center encourages innovative research and emphasizes scholarly books, publications in academic journals, and papers for professional meetings and conferences.

Part of George Mason University’s Institute of Graduate School of Education, CAPH provides numerous public health education, evaluation and policy services to diverse populations.

Center for Teaching and Faculty Excellence (CTFE)

The mission of the Center for Teaching and Faculty Excellence (CTFE) is to provide leadership in promoting, supporting, and celebrating educational excellence. The CTFE offers a range of learning and support opportunities for instructors across Mason’s campuses, whether you are just getting started or have years of experience.

Center for the Advancement of Public Health

The site provides ways to promote and live a healthier lifestyle.

Center for the Advancement of Well-Being

The Center for the Advancement of Well-Being is an interdisciplinary research and teaching center whose mission is to understand the nature and effects of individual and group consciousness and its role in transformative learning and social change.

Center for the Arts

This site includes an in-depth calendar of upcoming performances and information on ticket prices, seating, series subscriptions, and a calendar of events.

Center for the Study of Chronic Illness and Disability

The Center for Study of Chronic Illness and Disability (CCID) has as its vision, to improve the lives of those with disability. The mission is to perform state of the art, quality research to study factors that lead to disability, its prevention, or amelioration; and to develop an academic program to train the next leaders in rehabilitation science.

Centers on the Public Service

The mission of the Centers on the Public Service is to conduct research, provide training and education, and offer outreach and thought leadership to advance the work of officials across all sectors – public, nonprofit, and private – who are involved in addressing complex problems in a system of shared governance.

Central Receiving

Fiscal Services’ central receiving page for employees.

Chemistry and Biochemistry Department

This departmental site contains information on degree and certificate programs, faculty, the periodic table, and links to other Internet chemistry and biochemistry sites.

Chi Omega

This site is the page for the Chi Omega Sorority, Chi Kappa Chapter at George Mason University.

Child Development Center

This site offers information about the child care center on George Mason’s Fairfax Campus including tuition prices, fundraiser information, biographies about the staff, and a synopsis of a typical day for children at the Child Development Center.

Chinese Christian Fellowship

This website contains information about the organization, including the activities and events it sponsors. The site also features a Chinese Bible, Chinese articles, and links to Chinese magazines.

Chinese Students and Scholars Association

This website provides links of particular interest to overseas and Chinese-speaking students, including financial aid information, insurance information, links to Chinese magazines, and sites where Chinese-language materials can be ordered.

Civil, Environmental and Infrastructure Engineering, Sid and Reva Dewberry Department of

This departmental website contains a mission statement, background information, and a statement of “philosophy and vision” for the program. It also includes information on faculty, staff, research activities, and related academic institutes.

Class Schedules (Patriot Web)

This site contains extensive schedule information for current and upcoming semesters. Course information is updated nightly during periods of nonregistration several times daily during registration. Courses can be accessed by college or school, course title, section-ID, call number, section title, meeting day(s), meeting time(s), meeting building, meeting room, section status, number of open seats, number of seats already taken, and instructor.

Classified Staff Handbook

This handbook provides access to university policies and practices.

Classroom Support

Provides support for general purpose and technology-enhanced classroom facilities, computer classrooms, as well as audiovisual checkout equipment.

CLUB (Collaborative Learning Hub)

The Collaborative Learning Hub (CLUB) supports effective teaching and learning with technology to enhance learning experiences and the quality of work life at the University for current students, teaching faculty, instructional support staff, and academic units seeking to improve instruction. Club is part of the Learning Support Services Group of Information Technology Services.

Collaborative Learning Hub (CLUB)

The Collaborative Learning Hub (CLUB) supports effective teaching and learning with technology to enhance learning experiences and the quality of work life at the university for current students, teaching faculty, instructional support staff, and academic units seeking to improve instruction.

College of Education and Human Development (CEHD)

CEHD offers undergraduate academic programs that prepare students for professions promoting learning and development across the lifespan. You’ll gain research based knowledge; learn how to think critically, problem solve, and work in teams; plus build your resume by participating in some of the country’s most sought after internships.

College of Health and Human Services

The College of Health and Human Services is driven to serve – to help a student succeed, to enrich life in the community, and to solve pressing problems.

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences is committed to providing a challenging education to undergraduate and graduate students, expanding the frontiers of knowledge through research, and contributing intellectual leadership to the community.

College of Science

The College of Science blends traditional science education with sought-after programs in molecular medicine, climate dynamics, planetary science, forensic science, environmental studies, and geoinformation science to prepare students for exciting careers at the cutting edge of interdisciplinary scientific domains.

College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA)

CVPA offers degrees in Art, Dance, Film and Video Studies, Music, Theater, Arts Management, Art Education, and Computer Game Design.

Professional and liberal arts courses of study are designed to prepare students for careers as creators, performers, teachers, scholars, arts leaders, and arts entrepreneurs, while enriching the cultural life of the Mason community.

Commencement Schedule

This provides information on upcoming commencements and commencement events.

Communication Department

This departmental site contains information on degree programs and faculty, and includes course descriptions and schedules. Also includes FAQs, mission statement, and an employment board. Recent update provides a new graphical look to the page.

Communications and Marketing

The Office of Communications and Marketing (OCM) is the primary communication center for George Mason and the contact point for information about the university. OCM contains the units of Creative Services, Digital Communication, Strategic Communication, University Events, and University Information.

Community and Local Government Relations

The Office of Community and Local Government Relations is the primary contact for individuals, business and community organizations, and local municipalities that seek involvement with the university. Explore our website to discover the variety of community outreach programs and opportunities we provide. Our office is here to share the university’s many resources with individuals and groups in the Northern Virginia region and beyond.

Compliance, Diversity, and Ethics

This site provides information about diversity at George Mason University and links to diversity services external and internal to Mason.

Computational and Data Sciences Department

This site includes information about programs, courses, faculty, and upcoming seminars and colloquia.

Computational Materials Science Center (CMaSC)

The focus of this Center is the discovery, interpretation, simulation, and organization of the microscopic interactions between atoms and molecules in condensed phases of materials including biomaterials.

Computer Labs

Computer labs offer the university community access to computing resources and a variety of software in support of learning, teaching, and research at George Mason University. Classroom and Lab Technologies staff is committed to providing quality support to students, faculty, and staff using the facilities.

Computer Science Department

This departmental site contains information about activities and provides items of general interest to faculty, students, and others who are involved with the computer science field. Major links include faculty bios, degree information, and associated programs.

Computer Store

The Campus Computer Store is located on the main level of the Johnson Center. Its website includes information on inventory and pricing, procedures for ordering, telephone numbers, and hours of operation.

Conflict Analysis and Resolution, School for (SCAR)

Site includes information about B.A., B.S., M.S., Certificate and Ph.D. programs, including course descriptions and admissions requirements. Site also contains background information about conflict analysis and resolution, academic publications and media appearances, events, and S-CAR newsletters in full text.

Confucius Institute

We are a partnership between George Mason University, the Beijing Language and Culture University, and the Office of Chinese Language Council International (Hanban).

The Confucius Institute is committee to sharing knowledge to all who wish to learn about Chinese language and culture and building bridges between cultures.

Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area (CUWMA)

The Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area (CUWMA) furthers cooperation among 13 member institutions, promoting excellence in education through sharing resources and working together to solve common problems. Site includes news and information about consortium programs and links to member universities.

Copyright Compliance Policy

The policy applies to the use of copyrighted works (in all formats, including digital) for teaching, research, administrative, and other purposes by all academic and administrative units, faculty, staff, administrators, and students.

Copyright Office

This office provides information on the fundamentals of copyright and resources in conducting copyright research.

Corner Pocket

Corner Pocket, a service provided by Student Centers, is Mason’s gaming and entertainment center. It offers a recreational program to enhance interactions between diverse students. Billiards, table tennis, video games and tournaments are some of the offerings of this venue.

Counseling and Psychological Services

Counseling services at George Mason are provided by a staff of clinical psychologists and professional counselors. This site includes information on individual and group counseling, self-help and self-instruction, as well as many other resources.

Creative Services

Creative Services is a unit of Communications and Marketing. Creative Services produces the Mason Spirit (the university magazine), the President’s Annual Report, along with a variety of marketing and recruitment publications for the entire university.

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