Become a VIP (Volunteer for International Programs)!
OIPS offers 10 different volunteer opportunities to suit your interests, skills and availability.
Improve Your Global and Multicultural Competency Skills!
The Patriot Experience is a new co-curriculum program at Mason geared toward student growth beyond the classroom. This experience is the perfect way to help students:
- Become an involved member of the Mason community
- Network with faculty/staff/other students
- Help prepare students to increase soft skills such as teamwork, collaboration, problem solving, adaptability, communication skills, leadership, decision making, creativity, responsibility, etc.
- Enhance students’ education at Mason
The Patriot Experience captures students’ involvement through four different pathway areas:
- Well-Being
- Career Readiness
- Civic Learning and Community Engagement
- Global and Multicultural Competency
VIP volunteer hours count as credit toward the Patriot Experience Global & Multicultural Competency Pathway.
Sign up for the Patriot Experience TODAY! Click here to apply.
Contact us
We love to hear from you! Visit us in SUB I room 4009 or send us an email:
Brandon Quiles
Associate Director of Internationalization and Outreach
Email: bquiles@gmu.edu
Yali Pan
Assistant Director for International Programs
Email: ypan8@gmu.edu
Jonathan Carmona
Global Programs Coordinator
Email: jcarmon2@gmu.edu
OIPS Data Report
Check out the OIPS Data Report to review facts and figures about international students, faculty and scholars.
Flag Request
OIPS has flags from over 140 countries that can be requested for on-campus events. Flags, poles and/or bases must be requested online at least 5 business days in advance.
Bias Incident Report Form
A bias incident is an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, violence or criminal offense committed against any person, group or property that appears to be intentional and motivated by prejudice or bias.