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University Life

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Where Every Student Succeeds

George Mason students bring drive and ambition that transcends the academic experience. University Life is here to match that energy with the care, resources, and community students need to thrive.

University Life programming complements every aspect of student well-being and success by ensuring their needs are met in supporting everything from mental health to career readiness, food security to welcoming spaces. With your help, we can ensure that every George Mason student has what they need to set course to fulfill their ambitions.

When you’re a student at George Mason, there’s someone there for everything you encounter. They make sure you’re a part of the environment.

Angelo Collington BS Psychology ’23

All Thinkers and Perspectives Welcomed

85%

of 2024 graduates reported positive career outcomes

Top 20

Ranking by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression

2600+

Served by the Early Identification Program since its inception

Why University Life? Why Now? Why You?

Every student who chooses George Mason deserves a community that sees, supports, and empowers them. Your gift to University Life invests directly in programs that help students navigate challenges, embrace opportunities, and emerge as compassionate, confident leaders. Together, we can ensure every student succeeds.

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Expand Access

Expand our early access programs, college preparation, mentorship, and academic support.

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Prioritize Student Well-Being

Ensure every George Mason student has access to comprehensive mental health resources that foster resilience, balance, and a sense of community.

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Resilience isn’t something inherent. It’s something that can be grown, something that can be built on, something that can be harnessed.

Safiya Khan Resilience Badge recipient
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Drive Today’s Student Success

Empower students with real-time tools, advising, and career readiness programs designed for today’s evolving academic and professional landscape.

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Promote Freedom of Expression

Create spaces where students feel safe to express themselves while cultivating mutual respect, open dialogue, and civic responsibility.

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Break Down Barriers

Help students overcome barriers like food, housing, and financial insecurity so they can focus on learning, growth, and graduation.

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We are Virginia’s largest, most diverse public research university. Because success breeds success. Because our impact is evident. And because good news travels fast, our reputation continues to grow. We invite you to be a part of it.

Rose Pascarell Vice President for University Life
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Help Strengthen Our Connections

When you invest in University Life, you’re supporting people, their hopes, their growth, and their futures. Together, we’re building a George Mason experience where every student can thrive.