Welcome Home Class of 2022
GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY
ABOUT THE MASON READS PROGRAM
THE MASON COMMUNITY
Our Neighborhood Model Aquia
Shenandoah
Rappahannock
Presidents Park
Piedmont Eastern Shore
Commons
Commonwealth and Dominion
FIRST YEAR COMMUNITIES
Each neighborhood has… • • • •
Mason Dining location Mason Rec facility 24-hour neighborhood desk Designated parking locations
• All residence halls floors are co-ed • All guests must be escorted • For more policies, the Resident Student Handbook can be found on our website (housing.gmu.edu)
Living Learning Communities Located in the Commons, Presidents Park, Piedmont, or Eastern Shore En gin eerin g B u sin ess
H o n o rs
an d C o m p u tin g
A rts
G lo b al P atrio ts
Th e First
Lead ersh ip an d C o m m u n ity En gagem en t
En viro n m en t an d Su stain ab ility
O u td o o r A d ven tu re
M in d fu l Livin g
STAFF All Housing and Residence Life Staff are available resources for you §
Desk Assistants • •
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Safety Liaisons •
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M anage each neighborhood desk 24 hours, 7 days a week
Conduct neighborhood and building walk-throughs
Resident Advisors •
1 RA per 25 residents
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O n-call 24 hours, 7 days a week
Resident Directors •
Live-in full tim e staff that oversee a com m unity
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O n-call 24 hours, 7 days a week
Services • Neighborhood desk
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Loaner keys
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Check-out sports equipm ent 24 hours, 7 days a week
Laundry •
Located in each building/neighborhood
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Included in housing costs
Maintenance •
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Staff available to perform repairs and assists in m aintaining Housing facilities and buildings
Housekeeping •
Staff that m aintains the cleanliness within the residence halls
Your Room
The Commons & Presidents Park •
Traditional style room s with com m unal bathroom s
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Predom inately double room s Lim ited am ount of singles in both com m unities
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Som e triple and quad room s available in Presidents Park
Dominion, Commonwealth, & Piedmont •
Suite style room s with shared bathroom
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Predom inately double room s Lim ited am ount of single room s available
What’s in your room:
More photos of rooms can be found on our @MasonHousing Facebook and Twitter page
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Bed
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Desk with chair
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Dresser Closet/wardrobe
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W i-Fi Access •
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Ethernet also available
Prem ium Cable with HBO G O
Room Selection Check your email - A detailed letter will be sent the week of July 9 th 1. Instructions on how to select your space 2. Instructions on how to pull in a roommate 3. The date and time of your selection Do not forget to select your space! After you select your space you will receive an email confirmation. Be on the lookout for your complete bill (which includes room and meal plan charges) the week of July 25 th.
Roommates Roommate Information: • Login to eLiving using your Mason username Navigating the Roommate Relationship • Communicate prior to moving in • Use Housing staff as a resource Room Change Process • Process begins 2 weeks after the start of each semester
FRESHMAN MOVE-IN
AUGUST
RD 23
• We will have student volunteers and staff to help with move in on August 23 rd • Students will receive their movein times in early August – it will be emailed and posted on housing.gmu.edu • Move-in times are staggered • Mason Shuttles will be available to take people from parking lots to residence halls
What to bring…
• Room personalization items • XL sheets and comforter, pillows, mattress pad • Single-use coffee maker (i.e. Keurig) • Refrigerator (Energy Star, 4.3 cubic feet or smaller) • Microwave (700 watts max) • UL approved lights and UL approved surge protectors with on/off switch • Bed risers (no outlets)
What not to bring… Candles and plug-in air fresheners Spider lamps Extension cords Appliances with exposed heating elements • Pets (other than fish) • Power tools • • • •
GET INVOLVED
Get involved within Mason Housing Student Leadership • Neighborhood Council • Resident Student Association Employment Opportunities • Resident Advisor • Desk Assistant • Safety Liaison • Program Assistant • Peer Mentor
University Organizations
• 300+ student organizations • Ability to start your own organization
QUESTIONS?
QUESTIONS?