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FIRST-GENERATION SPOTLIGHT DAY
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
9 a.m.
Event Check-In
Johnson Center - Dewberry Lobby
10 a.m.
Welcome from Dean Alan Byrd, & Academic and Student Engagement Panel
Johnson Center - JC Cinema
Panelists:
Nakia Waters, Assistant Director, First-Gen+ Center
Dan Frank, Senior Assistant Director of Financial Aid
Glenda Cosby, Assistant Director, Student Success Coaching
Kim Eby - Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs and Development, Office of the Provost
Aniya Coffey, First-Generation Student, Bioengineering major with a minor in Global Affairs
11:30 a.m.
Campus Tours by Academic Interest
12:30 p.m.
Academic Information Sessions
Johnson Center - See specific Locations
VIEW ACADEMIC COLLEGES
Academic Breakout Session Locations
  • Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution – Table at Browsing
  • Costello College of Business – JC Room C
  • College of Education and Human Development – JC Room A
  • College of Engineering and Computing – JC Bistro 
  • College of Humanities and Social Sciences – JC Room F
  • College of Science – JC Room E
  • College of Public Health – JC Room D
  • College of Visual and Performing Arts – Dewberry Lobby
  • Exploratory (Undecided) – JC Room B
  • Schar School of Policy and Government – JC Room G
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Lunch and/or University Life Browsing
*You may use your Dining Card in the Johnson Center until 5 p.m., or at any of the dining halls on campus, including Southside and Ike's.
Johnson Center Dining Options
  • Akeno Sushi
  • Blaze Pizza
  • Chipotle
  • Express Shop
  • Flip Kitchen
  • The Halal Guys
  • NuVegan
  • Panera Bread
  • Starbucks
  • Steak ‘n Shake
  • Sweet Vegan
Student Resource Browsing
  • Admissions
  • Card Office
  • Career Services
  • First-Gen+Center
  • Global Education Office 
  • Honors College
  • Housing and Residence Life
  • LBGTQ+ Resources Center
  • Mason Dining
  • Mason Korea
  • New Student and Family Programs
  • Office of Community Engagement and Civil Learning (CECIL)
  • Office of Student Scholarship, Creative Activities, and Research (OSCAR)
  • Recreation and Well-Being
  • Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation
  • Center for Culture, Equity and Empowerment (CCEE)
  • Contemporary Student Services 
  • Student Involvement
  • Fraternity and Sorority Life
  • Student Support and Access Services
  •        Counseling and Psychological Services
  •        Disability Services
  •        Student Health Services 
  •        Student Support and Advocacy Center 
  • Success Coaching and Learning Support
  • University Studies
  • Undocumason
*Click to expand
Johnson Center - Dewberry Lobby
2:30 p.m.
Event Conclusion
READY TO BECOME A GEORGE MASON PATRIOT?
DEPOSIT NOW
FIRST-GENERATION SPOTLIGHT DAY
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
9 a.m.
Event Check-In
Johnson Center - Dewberry Lobby
10 a.m.
Welcome from Dean Alan Byrd, & Academic and Student Engagement Panel
Johnson Center - JC Cinema
Panelists:

Nakia Waters, Assistant Director, First-Gen+ Center
Dan Frank, Senior Assistant Director of Financial Aid
Glenda Cosby, Assistant Director, Student Success Coaching
Dr. Kim Eby, Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs and Development, Office of the Provost
Aniya Coffey, First-generation student, Bioengineering major with a minor in Global Affairs
11:30 a.m.
Campus Tours by Academic Interest
12:30 p.m.
Academic Information Sessions
Johnson Center - See specific locations below
VIEW ACADEMIC COLLEGES
Academic Breakout Session Locations
  • Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution – Table at Browsing
  • Costello College of Business – JC Room C
  • College of Education and Human Development – JC Room A
  • College of Engineering and Computing – JC Bistro
  • College of Humanities and Social Sciences – JC Room F
  • College of Science – JC Room E
  • College of Public Health – JC Room D
  • College of Visual and Performing Arts – Dewberry Lobby
  • Exploratory (Undecided) – JC Room B
  • Schar School of Policy and Government – JC Room G
*Click to expand
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Lunch and/or Student Resources Browsing
Johnson Center - Dewberry Lobby

You may use your Dining Card in the Johnson Center until 5 p.m., or at any of the dining halls on campus, including Southside and Ike's.

Johnson Center Dining Options
  • Akeno Sushi
  • Blaze Pizza
  • Chipotle
  • Express Shop
  • Flip Kitchen
  • The Halal Guys
  • NuVegan
  • Panera Bread
  • Starbucks
  • Steak ‘n Shake
  •  Sweet Vegan
Student Resources Browsing
  • Admissions
  • Card Office
  • Career Services
  • First-Gen+Center
  • Global Education Office 
  • Honors College
  • Housing and Residence Life
  • LBGTQ+ Resources Center
  • Mason Dining
  • Mason Korea
  • New Student and Family Programs
  • Office of Community Engagement and Civil Learning (CECIL)
  • Office of Student Scholarship, Creative Activities, and Research (OSCAR)
  • Recreation and Well-Being
  • Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation
  • Center for Culture, Equity and Empowerment (CCEE)
  • Contemporary Student Services 
  • Student Involvement
  • Fraternity and Sorority Life
  • Student Support and Access Services
  •        Counseling and Psychological Services
  •        Disability Services
  •        Student Health Services 
  •        Student Support and Advocacy Center 
  • Success Coaching and Learning Support
  • University Studies
  • Undocumason
*Click to expand
2:30 p.m.
Event Conclusion
READY TO BECOME A GEORGE MASON PATRIOT?
DEPOSIT NOW

 

 

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