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Preamble Event Highlights
Students should register for both virtual and in-person events in advance to ensure you have a spot for the event and to receive the login information if applicable. All registrations will take place via Mason360. Use the links below to quickly access to event page and register.
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Virtual Win Free Stuff Game Show Wednesday, August 19 | 8 pm REGISTER HERE This show combines the fast paced fun of HQ Trivia, the popularity of Twitch, and incorporates some of Joseph's signature magic. When you join the party, Joseph will entertain and set the tone with amazing sleight-of-hand and then you will become the contestants in several game shows designed to make you feel connected, build a sense of community, and have a ton of fun! Did we mention prizes? There will be prizes sent to the cleverest, the funniest, and the most knowledgeable of your campus! |
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Social (Distancing) Hour for Off-Campus Freshmen Thursday, August 20 | 3pm REGISTER HERE Join other off-campus freshmen for the kick-off to a great year! Play games, meet your Off-Campus Advisors, and socialize with other students from your area. RSVP here and we will send you the Zoom link to log in. |
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Drag Bingo Thursday, August 20 | 8 pm REGISTER HERE Join us for a virtual bingo game, hosted by a Morgan McMichaels of RuPaul's Drag Race fame! There will be prizes! |
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New Student Convocation Friday, August 21 | 9 am WATCH HERE New Student Convocation, a bookend to Commencement (aka. graduation), is George Mason University’s official welcome for all new students. As one of only a few times all members of the class will convene, this event celebrates the incoming class of 2020's entry into higher education and inducts them to a community of learners here at Mason. |
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Virtual Q&A With Comedian Tiffany Haddish Friday, August 21st | 8pm REGISTER HERE Get Excited! Comedian Tiffany Haddish is talking to YOU, Mason Nation! She is known for her roles in Girls Trip, The Last OG, her comedy special, Tiffany Haddish: Black Mitzvah, and so much more. Next, Tiffany is joining US for a special one-night exclusive virtual question and answer session for Mason only! All of the questions Tiffany answers will be pre-selected — Here’s how it works: When you register for the event, you can ask a question to Tiffany. If she selects your question to answer on her live virtual Q and A, you will also be selected to join her for a virtual backstage meet and greet after the show! |
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Virtual Transfer Student Happy Hour Saturday, August 22nd | 2pm REGISTER HERE New fall 2020 transfer students are invited to a virtual happy hour event the Saturday before classes being. |
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Drive-In Movie - Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker! Saturday, August 22nd | 8:30 pm | West Campus Parking Lot REGISTER HERE Join us for a drive-in movie on the West Campus Lot! Register as either a Drive-up or Walk-up Attendee in Mason360 to reserve your spot today. |
On-Going Activities
The Hunt: Virtual & Campus Scavenger Hunts
The Hunt is a fun and interactive way to learn more about navigating Mason and what it has to offer for students! Using the GooseChase app, a student or team of friends can complete Mason “missions” by solving riddles and unlocking clues that will earn them points towards each Hunt.
This year, there are two Hunts - a Virtual Hunt and an On-Campus Hunt - and each will have a grand prize that will be announced on New Student and Family Programs’ social media accounts.
Download the GooseChase app and follow these instructions to begin.
The Hunt will begin on 8/19 at 9:00am and close on 8/22 at 11:59pm
Area Shopping Trips
Just moved in and still need some supplies to get your room setup? Mason has many shuttles and route options that will take you to local shopping centers. Check out the shopping guide below form information on which routes to take. All routes are free with a valid Mason ID.
PLEASE NOTE COVID-19 IMPACTS:
- Sandy Creek Transit Center is open. Please observe maximum occupancy count of 7.
- Masks required on all Mason Shuttles unless there is a University approved exception.
- Social distancing in effect, shuttle capacities at 50% of seats.
- When boarding, go to the back of the bus to reduce the number of times passengers pass each other; if getting off at an early stop on the route, board last so you will be sitting at the front.
- Allow extra time to get to your destination.
Visit shuttle.gmu.edu for more information.
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