The Office of Orientation and
Family Programs and Services

Summer 2008 Orientation Reservations are NOW being accepted online.  Click HERE.

Our Mission
The Office of Orientation and Family Programs and Services (OFPS) is a centralized and comprehensive department, within the Division of University Life, whose primary purposes are: to foster engagement, build community, establish tradition, and affect retention through three coordinated initiatives: undergraduate orientation, family/parent outreach, and leadership development. With special attention to transition and the first year experience, the Office of Orientation and Family Programs and Services provides innovative programs and services that facilitate the social and academic acclimation process for George Mason University students and their families.

Our department is committed to the following:
* Leading our professional practice with a dedication to collaborative  progressive partnership

* Recognizing the critical role parents and families play in the success of college students, the Office of Orientation and Family Programs & Services will serve as the home for George Mason University families/parents

* Providing our students and their families/parents with quality information and support that enables them to become confident and contributing members of the George Mason University community

* Energetically support and actively facilitate George Mason University’s value for diversity and accessibility through our programs and services

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To Contact Us:
George Mason University
The Office of Orientation and Family Programs & Services (OFPS)
Student Union Building 1
Room 349
4400 University Dr, MS 5G2
Fairfax, VA 22030
Phone: 703-993-2475
Fax: 703-993-3966
AOL Screenname: gotmason
Email: orientu@gmu.edu

Last Updated:
March 13, 2008

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New Student Fee Statement

Undergraduate students enrolling for the first time are charged a $160 New Student Fee. This fee covers the costs associated with Orientation preparation and materials, mailings and publications, catered meals, parking, and new student programs offered throughout the school year.

The fee is assessed regardless of enrollment or Orientation attendance. The mandatory, nonrefundable, one-time fee will appear on each student’s account upon registration for classes.