New Student and Family Programs

New Student and Family Programs Supporting George Mason University students and families with resources for a successful campus experience.

08/25/2026

3 days until IVth night! Join Mason Recreation and Athletics and Student Involvement for IVth Night on Thursday, August 27 at 6 p.m. at RAC Field.

Free food, live music, games, prizes, the exclusive 2026 IVth Night T-shirt, and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. are waiting.

More info at the link in our bio.

Happy first day of classes !
08/24/2026

Happy first day of classes !

08/24/2026

4 days until IVth Night!

Games, food, prizes, DIY activities, and plenty of ways to have some fun with your fellow Patriots. There’s a lot waiting for you at RAC Field.

August 27 | 6 - 9 PM

Register on Mason360 or through the link in our bio.

08/22/2026

5 days until IVth Night! Join us August 27th from 6 - 9 PM on RAC Fields for George Mason’s annual fall carnival, featuring free food, carnival games, prizes, inflatables, DIY activities, and more.

Come hang out, make some memories, and celebrate the start of the semester with your fellow Patriots!

Register on Mason360 or through the link in our bio.

Enter to Win PNC’s $10,000 Student Scholarship! College life won’t last forever, so PNC wants to help you make the most ...
08/20/2026

Enter to Win PNC’s $10,000 Student Scholarship! College life won’t last forever, so PNC wants to help you make the most of it with a chance to win a scholarship to help cover expenses. Plus, it’s easy to enter —there’s no essay or minimum GPA required. Visit pnc.com/scholarship to create a profile and opt in. Drawing is September 1, 2026.

Preamble begins this week! Here are a few highlights to add to your plans:New Student ConvocationFriday, Aug. 21 | 1:30–...
08/19/2026

Preamble begins this week! Here are a few highlights to add to your plans:

New Student Convocation
Friday, Aug. 21 | 1:30–3 PM
EagleBank Arena

Camp Off-Campus
Friday, Aug. 21 | 4–6 PM
Johnson Center, Dewberry Hall

Club 4400
Friday, Aug. 21 | 9–11 PM
Mason Pond Lawn

Mason Mayhem
Saturday, Aug. 22 | 7–10 PM
The Hub

These are just a few of the events happening during Preamble. Explore the full schedule and find more events through Mason360 or the link in our bio.

Register in advance through Mason360 to make sure you can attend!

08/19/2026

Mic’ed Up w/ Patriot Leaders: Behind the Green Polo Interviews

08/17/2026

Preamble starts this Wednesday, August 19! From move-in through Sunday, August 23, get ready for a week of events, George Mason traditions, and opportunities to meet your fellow Patriots before classes begin.

Here are a few highlights:

• New Student Convocation — Friday, August 21
• Kickoff to Success Fair — Friday, August 21
• Camp Off-Campus — Friday, August 21
• Field Day — Saturday, August 22
• Mason to Main Street — Sunday, August 23
• Nightly events including the Ethan Campus Show, Club 4400, and Mason Mayhem

Don’t forget to wear your Patriot Pride shirt to New Student Convocation.

Find the full schedule and event details at welcometomason.gmu.edu/preamble and on Mason 360.

A Patriot Leader’s POV 🤩 huge shoutout to all of our staff that have made this summer possible! Welcome to all of our ne...
08/14/2026

A Patriot Leader’s POV 🤩 huge shoutout to all of our staff that have made this summer possible! Welcome to all of our new Patriots!

Don’t miss out on free pizza and tours in Old Town Fairfax on August 23rd! Pick up your free slice and map of local busi...
08/12/2026

Don’t miss out on free pizza and tours in Old Town Fairfax on August 23rd! Pick up your free slice and map of local businesses from Old Dominion Pizza - Fairfax! Businesses will be participating between 1pm-4pm. Tag throughout your journey!

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4400 University Drive, The Hub
Fairfax, VA
22030

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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