Graduate Student Life at Mason

Graduate Student Life at Mason Visit us online at gradlife.gmu.edu for the latest events and resources for Mason graduate students.

Graduate Student Life at Mason promotes professional and personal development, affiliation, and engagement opportunities for all graduate students at George Mason University. Graduate Student Life is dedicated to supporting the success of Mason graduate students by providing community-building, professional development, and personal development programs; connecting graduate students to campus reso

urces; and identifying and advocating for graduate student needs. We invite your feedback, ideas, and suggestions – email us at [email protected]. Best wishes,
Graduate Student Life Team
Julie Choe Kim, Director
Austin Deray, Graduate Assistant
[email protected]

Grad school hits different when you know people ✨Join Contemporary Student Services and Graduate Student Life for our fi...
08/31/2026

Grad school hits different when you know people ✨
Join Contemporary Student Services and Graduate Student Life for our first Graduate Student & Adult Learner Happy Hour of the academic year.
⏱️Wednesday, September 2, 4–6 PM
📍Dona Mesa, Fairfax

Light refreshments and non-alcoholic beverages on us (while supplies last). Come say hi.

Start the semester strong by learning techniques for reading research articles, texts, and other literature more efficie...
08/27/2026

Start the semester strong by learning techniques for reading research articles, texts, and other literature more efficiently, and actually retain what you read!

Graduate School Reading Strategies is hosted by Graduate Student Life and Learning Services

Tuesday, September 1 | 3-4:15 PM | Zoom

Register on Mason360, link to all events in bio.

Gradstravaganza Picnic is back! 🎉💚Grad students, new and returning, join us Saturday, Aug 29, 12–3pm on Wilkins Plaza (F...
08/25/2026

Gradstravaganza Picnic is back! 🎉💚

Grad students, new and returning, join us Saturday, Aug 29, 12–3pm on Wilkins Plaza (Fairfax).

🍔 Free food
👕 Grad t-shirts
🎲 Games, crafts + giveaways
🤝 Meet campus resources & grad orgs

Families welcome! Registration link in bio 🔗

⚽ GRADUATE STUDENT NIGHT AT MEN’S SOCCER ⚽Join Graduate Student Life & George Mason Athletics for a night of food, frien...
08/21/2026

⚽ GRADUATE STUDENT NIGHT AT MEN’S SOCCER ⚽
Join Graduate Student Life & George Mason Athletics for a night of food, friends, and futbol!

📅 Tuesday, September 1, 2026
🕖 7:15 PM
📍 George Mason Field House

What’s included:
🍕 Free dinner
🎁 Grad Student Life giveaways
🎟️ Raffles & prizes

Grad students: register via Mason360 (link in bio) or scan the QR code on the flyer!

Bringing a partner or kiddo(s)? Grab their guest tickets using the form link in bio 👆

See you there, Patriots! 🟢⚫

The full Gradstravaganza lineup is here! 💚 Success sessions run on Zoom, Tuesday, August 11 to Thursday, August 20, with...
07/20/2026

The full Gradstravaganza lineup is here! 💚
Success sessions run on Zoom, Tuesday, August 11 to Thursday, August 20, with a picnic to close things out on Saturday, August 29. Save this post so you don’t miss a session, and register now on Mason 360. Link in bio for the full agenda!

It’s official, Gradstravaganza is back! 💚🎉 Success sessions run on Zoom, Tuesday, August 11 to Thursday, August 20, with...
07/14/2026

It’s official, Gradstravaganza is back! 💚🎉 Success sessions run on Zoom, Tuesday, August 11 to Thursday, August 20, with a picnic to wrap things up on Saturday, August 29. Registration is open now on Mason 360. See link in bio for full agenda!

Big changes are coming to graduate financial aid, and we want to make sure you are prepared. 📚If you’re a returning dome...
06/16/2026

Big changes are coming to graduate financial aid, and we want to make sure you are prepared. 📚
If you’re a returning domestic grad student, we’re hosting a webinar on zoom to walk you through everything that’s changing in graduate financial aid.

🗓 Thursday, July 9 @ 6PM
Register on Mason360 🔗 link in bio

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Join Graduate Student Life and for Finals Reset: Relax and Recharge and take a moment to unwind before exams.🗓 Tuesday,...
04/27/2026

Join Graduate Student Life and for Finals Reset: Relax and Recharge and take a moment to unwind before exams.

🗓 Tuesday, April 28
⏰ 3–6 PM
📍 SUB I, Room 3311

Stop by for free snacks, games, and crafts, plus chair massages from a professional therapist to help you de-stress and refocus. Massage sign-ups are first come, first served at check-in, so come early to grab a spot.

You’ve been working hard. This is your time to reset. Register on Mason360. Link in bio!

Sun’s out, stress down 🌸Join us for the Graduate Student Spring Picnic and celebrate the end of the academic year before...
04/21/2026

Sun’s out, stress down 🌸

Join us for the Graduate Student Spring Picnic and celebrate the end of the academic year before finals kick in.

🗓 Friday, April 24
⏰ 12–2pm
📍 Merten Hall Lawn

Free food (meat and vegetarian options), games, prizes, giveaways, and FREE T-SHIRTS while supplies last. Bring your friends, bring your family, and take a well deserved break with your grad community 🌿

Sign up on Mason360. Link in bio!

Celebrating the people who show up for grad students 👏Graduate Student Life and the Graduate and Professional Student As...
04/17/2026

Celebrating the people who show up for grad students 👏
Graduate Student Life and the Graduate and Professional Student Association are proud to announce the inaugural Graduate Student Champion Award winners- individuals and organizations making a real impact on graduate student success and well being at George Mason.
🏆 Instructional Faculty: Dr. Shannon Davis
🏆 Administrative Faculty/Staff: Jonathan Carmona
🏆 Graduate Student: Nicole Firing
🏆 Campus Unit/Organization: Center for Humanities Research
Presented at the Mason Graduate Interdisciplinary Conference, these champions represent the dedication, support, and community that power the graduate student experience.
Join us in celebrating them and all who uplift grad students every day 💛
Read the full article at the link in bio 🔗

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Student Union Building
Fairfax, VA
22030

Opening Hours

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

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+17039934031

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