Spring 2024 Access to Excellence Seminar Schedule – Junior
ACCESS TO EXCELLENCE SEMINAR JUNIORS
9:15 a.m.
Event Check-In
Johnson Center - Dewberry Lobby
10 a.m.
Welcome from Dr. Alan Byrd, Dean of Admissions
Johnson Center - Dewberry Hall
10:20 a.m.
Transition to Workshops
10:40 a.m.
Demystifying the College Admissions Process Pat Money, Director of Admissions for Freshman Recruitment
11:15 p.m.
Johnson Center - Dewberry Hall
Financial Aid 101 Dr. Alan Byrd, Dean of Admissions
Johnson Center - Dewberry Hall
12 p.m.
Lunch Distribution
Johnson Center - Dewberry Hall
Campus Tours (Optional)
Available from Johnson Center - Dewberry Hall until 1 p.m.
1 p.m.
Event Concludes
Resources:
All
Academics
University Life
Academics
Mason will nurture your talents, expand your knowledge, and prepare you to take advantage of limitless possibilities. There's no regimented road to success. Forge a path that fulfills your dreams.
Admissions
Whether you're just finishing high school or returning to academics later in life, discover everything you need to know about becoming a member of the next class of incoming Mason freshmen–and begin your path to greatness.
Financial Aid
To assist you with the financial aid process, Mason’s Office of Student Financial Aid has a team of dedicated professionals available to help you and your family.
Financial Well-Being
Our goal is to educate students about personal finances, creating a budget, managing credit,understanding financial aid options, and other financial concerns.
First-Gen+ Center
Serving the first-generation community at Mason, including students who are first-gen and undocumented, have refugee status, and those who have families with limited income.
New Student and Family Programs
New Student and Family Programs (NSFP) views the relationships with our students’ parents, families, and supporters as a partnership – a partnership to help our students succeed.
Staying connected to your student’s college experience is not only vital to their development and success but also to the strength of our Mason Family. We recognize the important role you play and understand that our students benefit when you stay informed.
Student Success Coaching
Success Coaching helps students transition to college, make the most of their student experience, and work through their own definition of success while at Mason.
ACCESS TO EXCELLENCE
JUNIORS
9:30 - 10 a.m.
Event Check-In
Johnson Center - Dewberry Lobby
10 - 10:10 a.m.
Welcome from Dean Alan Byrd
Dewberry Hall, Johnson Center
10:10 - 10:30 a.m.
Demystifying College Admissions Pat Money - Director of Admissions for Freshman Recruitment
Dewberry Hall, Johnson Center
10:50 - 11:50 a.m.
Financial Workshops
Various Locations
Juniors - Financial Well-Being Workshop
Seniors - Financial Aid Workshop
11:50 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Closing & Lunch Distribution
Dewberry Hall, Johnson Center
Lunch boxes will be available for pick-up to take with you.
1 p.m.
Campus Tours (Optional)
RESOURCES:
All
Academics
University Life
Academics
Mason will nurture your talents, expand your knowledge, and prepare you to take advantage of limitless possibilities. There's no regimented road to success. Forge a path that fulfills your dreams.
Admissions
Whether you're just finishing high school or returning to academics later in life, discover everything you need to know about becoming a member of the next class of incoming Mason freshmen–and begin your path to greatness.
Financial Aid
To assist you with the financial aid process, Mason’s Office of Student Financial Aid has a team of dedicated professionals available to help you and your family.
Financial Well-Being
Our goal is to educate students about personal finances, creating a budget, managing credit,understanding financial aid options, and other financial concerns.
First-Gen+ Center
Serving the first-generation community at Mason, including students who are first-gen and undocumented, have refugee status, and those who have families with limited income.
New Student and Family Programs
New Student and Family Programs (NSFP) views the relationships with our students’ parents, families, and supporters as a partnership – a partnership to help our students succeed.
Staying connected to your student’s college experience is not only vital to their development and success but also to the strength of our Mason Family. We recognize the important role you play and understand that our students benefit when you stay informed.
Student Success Coaching
Success Coaching helps students transition to college, make the most of their student experience, and work through their own definition of success while at Mason.