Office of International
Programs and Services

University Life

New Students

After You Arrive
at George Mason University

Welcome to George Mason University. We look forward to meeting you and to helping you get settled!

TO DO LIST

Campus Arrival Procedures

Find a Place to Live

Attend New International Student Orientation

Meet with an Academic Advisor

Register for Courses

Get a Mason Student ID Card

Pay Tuition and Health Insurance by the Deadline

Update Your Address

Present Your Immunization Documents to the Student Health Service

Getting Your Driver's License or Social Security Number: Timing is Everything

Open a Bank Account

Family/Dependents

The Following Documents Are Required When Enrolling a Child in a Schoo

Attend New International Student Orientation

International Student Orientation is mandatory for all students. Information can be found at: http://oips.gmu.edu/programs/orientation.html. In addition to the OIPS orientation, all undergraduate students are required to attend the all-university undergraduate orientation. See http://ofps.gmu.edu for information. Some graduate departments offer orientation programs covering academic policies and information about the faculty and the department. Check with your advisor or your department to find out if they offer an orientation program for new graduate students.