Campus Support Services
Assistive Technology Initiative (ATI) – Aquia Building, Room 238 | ati.gmu.edu | ati@gmu.edu | 703.993.4329. Assistive technology assessments, training, and support services for individuals with disabilities.
University Career Services – Student Union Building I (SUB I), 3400 | careers.gmu.edu/ | careers@gmu.edu | 703.993.2370. A centralized career center that takes an industry-focused approach to serving our students and employers.
Center for Culture, Equity, and Empowerment (CCEE) – Student Union Building 1 (SUB I), 2400 | ccee.gmu.edu/ | ccee@gmu.edu | 703.993.2700. Leverages programs and services focused on advocacy and direct student support to strengthen equity and inclusion at George Mason University.
Center for the Advancement of Well Being (CWB) – Northern Neck Room 119| wellbeing.gmu.edu| cwb@gmu.edu | 703.993.6090
Catalyzes human well-being by promoting the science and practices that lead to a life of vitality, purpose, resilience, and engagement.
Coalition Building and Diversity Education (CBDE) – Student Union Building I, Suite 2400| ccee.gmu.edu/cbde | cbde@gmu.edu | 703.993.2700 Supports, builds and enhances the understanding of interpersonal identities to respond to systemic inequities, through engagement, advocacy, and education.
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) – Student Union Building 1 (SUB I), Room 3129 | caps.gmu.edu/ | 703.993.2380. Individual and group counseling, workshops, and community education programs designed to enhance students’ personal experience and academic performance.
Disability Services (DS) – Student Union Building 1 (SUB I), 2500 | ds.gmu.edu | ods@gmu.edu 703.993.2474. Promotes equal access for students with disabilities, fosters partnerships, and empowers students.
First Gen+ Center – Student Union Building I (SUB I), Suite 2400 | firstgen.gmu.edu | 703.993.2700. Provides first generation students with the support needed in order to succeed in college and make the most out of that experience.
Housing and Residence Life – Piedmont/Tidewater Hall Ground Floor | housing.gmu.edu | housing@gmu.edu | 703.993.2720. Housing and Residence Life at GMU provides a safe inclusive community-oriented environment that supports academic excellence, fosters personal growth and champions the well-being of residents, through collaboration and intentional programming, to ensure their success at Mason and beyond.
Leadership Education and Development (LEAD) – The HUB, Room 2400 | lead.gmu.edu | lead@gmu.edu | 703.993.4186. Leadership Education And Development (LEAD) believes that everyone has the potential to be a leader. We provide leadership training, resources, services, and recognition to empower students to create positive change.
Learning Services – Student Union Building 1 (SUB I), 3600 | learningservices.gmu.edu | lsstaff@gmu.edu | 703.993.2999. Experience-based learning opportunities through which students explore a wide range of academic concerns.
LGBTQ+ Resources Center (LGBTQ+) – Student Union Building 1 (SUB I), Room 2200 | lgbtq.gmu.edu/ | lgbtq@gmu.edu | 703.993.2702 Promotes the academic success, health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) students and their allies.
Mason Recreation – recreation.gmu.edu | MasonRec@gmu.edu | 7039.993.3939 (AFC); 703.993.5323 (RAC); 703.993.5055 (Skyline); 703.993.3190 (West Campus). Mason Recreation inspires an inclusive atmosphere that fosters lifelong well-being for the University’s diverse students and community through active experiences, education, and engagement.
Mason Student Services Center – Student Union Building I (SUB I), Suite 1003 Lower-level lobby | mssc.gmu.edu/ | mssc@gmu.edu | The Mason Student Services Center is the first stop and the central resource for information and solutions related to registration, enrollment, financial aid, billing, academic records and other student support services.
Office of Military Services – Student Union Building 1 (SUB I), 1510 | military.gmu.edu | military@gmu.edu | 703.993.1316 Assists veterans, active duty service members, guardsmen, reservists, and dependents in making a successful transition into the Mason community.
Office of International Programs and Services (OIPS)– Student Union Building 1 (SUB I), 4300 | oips.gmu.edu | oips@gmu.edu | 703.993.2970. Educates, celebrates, and serves Mason community, including international and domestic students, faculty and exchange visitors, by helping them reach their highest academic and personal goals.
Student Health Services – Student Union Building 1 (SUB I), 2300 | shs.gmu.edu | shsinfo@gmu.edu | 703.993.2831. Provides high quality health care, counseling, health education, and prevention services to George Mason University students.
Student Involvement – The HUB, Room 2300 | si.gmu.edu | sa@gmu.edu | 703.993.2470. Helps students Get Connected to Mason Nation through campus-wide events, students organizations, trainings, student advocacy and personal interactions to bring ideas to fruition, create a sense of belonging and prepare students for success in their future.
Student Success Coaching Unit – Student Union Building (SUB I), 3600 | coaching.gmu.edu/ | mycoach@gmu.edu | 703.993.2470. Supports holistic success across the student experience, connects students to campus resources and helps students set and achieve academic, career, and personal goals.
Student Support and Advocacy Center (SSAC) – Student Union Building 1 (SUB I), Room 3200 | ssac.gmu.edu | ssac@gmu.edu | 703.993.3686. Offers educational programming, one-on-one consultations, and resources in the areas of interpersonal violence, personal wellness, and alcohol and drug use.
Tutoring Services
Accounting – Blackboard Course Virtual Tutoring Lab | E: bap@gmu.edu | W: gmu.edu/org/bap/tutoring.html
Astronomy – Planetary Hall, Room 2A | E: sfisher2@gmu.edu | W: https://science.gmu.edu/academics/departments-units/physics-and-astronomy-department/tutoring (Zoom meetings M, W, F 10:30am to 3:00pm Contact: Shalom Fisher for Zoom link)
Biology – STEM Accelerator | E: biology@gmu.edu | W: https://science.gmu.edu/about/stem-accelerator?s=tutoring
Chemistry – Planetary Hall, Room 19 (free tutoring center location) | W: https://science.gmu.edu/academics/departments-units/chemistry-biochemistry/courses/tutoring
Computer Science Course-specific GTAs available | Engineering Building, Room 2614 | Walk-ins welcome | T: 703.993.1511 | E: cecugrad@gmu.edu |W: https://cs.gmu.edu/academics/gta-office-hours/ (course-specific); https://computing.gmu.edu/about/current-student-resources/peer-mentor-center
Economics – Buchanan Hall, 1st Floor, D150 | E: econbsba@gmu.edu |
W: https://economics.gmu.edu/undergraduate/advising/tutoring
Electrical and Computer Engineering – Engineering Building, Room 2614 | Walk-ins welcome | T: 703.993.1511 | E: cecugrad@gmu.edu | W: https://computing.gmu.edu/about/current-student-resources/peer-mentor-center
Foreign Languages E: language@gmu.edu | T: 703.993.1220 | W: mcl.gmu.edu/resource-page/tutoring (language-specific)
INTO MASON Language Tutors – The Learning Center, INTO George Mason University, 1305 Mason Global Center | Contact: Kathy Rossell | E: krossell@gmu.edu | T: 703.993.5762
Information Technology – Meet with assigned course GTA | Engineering Building, Room 2614 | Walk-ins welcome | T: 703.993.1511 | E: cecugrad@gmu.edu | W: https://computing.gmu.edu/about/current-student-resources/peer-mentor-center
Learning Services – SUB 1, Room 3600 | T: 703.993.2999 | E: lsstaff@gmu.edu | W: https://learningservices.gmu.edu/
Math Tutoring Center – Free tutoring on a walk-in basis for math courses up to MATH 290 | Johnson Center, Room 344 | E: gdelape2@gmu.edu | W: math.gmu.edu/tutor-center.php
Physics – Planetary Hall, Room 2A | E: sfisher2@gmu.edu | W: https://science.gmu.edu/academics/departments-units/physics-and-astronomy-department/tutoring (Zoom meetings M, W, F 10:30am to 3:00pm Contact: Shalom Fisher for Zoom link)
Statistics – Engineering Building, Room 2614 | Walk-ins welcome | T: 703.993.1511 | E: cecugrad@gmu.edu | W: https://computing.gmu.edu/about/current-student-resources/peer-mentor-center
STEM Accelerator W: https://science.gmu.edu/about/stem-accelerator?s=tutoring (course-specific)
Volgenau Peer Mentor Center – Available to all Volgenau students (course-specific) | Engineering Building, Room 2614 | Walk-ins welcome | T: 703.993.1511 | W: https://volgenau.gmu.edu/about/current-student-resources/peer-mentor-center
The Writing Center – wcenter@gmu.edu | 703.993.1200 | W: https://writingcenter.gmu.edu/consulting/support-for-writers-with-disabilities
General Resources
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) – http://www.ada.gov/. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), passed July 26, 1990, is a comprehensive federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability. This piece of legislation ensures equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities in employment, public accommodations, transportation, State and local government services, and telecommunications.
Disability Etiquette – Disability Etiquette (PDF). A guide that provides tips on interacting with people with disabilities published by the Eastern Paralyzed Veterans Association.
Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD) – www.ahead.org. A professional membership organization for individuals involved in the development of policy and in the provision of quality services to meet the needs of persons with disabilities involved in all areas of higher education.
Cerebral Palsy Group – Information about transitioning into adulthood: https://cerebralpalsygroup.com/support/child-maturity-and-growth/ . Information about cerebral palsy and college: https://cerebralpalsygroup.com/support/life-as-a-college-student-with-cerebral-palsy/.
Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology (DO-IT) – http://www.washington.edu/doit/. DO-IT Center promotes the success of individuals with disabilities in postsecondary education and careers, using technology as an empowering tool. http://www.washington.edu/doit/Resources/postsec.html. List of websites to help faculty, administrators, and staff create accessible environments, programs, and resources for students with disabilities and help students with disabilities prepare for and succeed in college
HEATH Resource Center – http://www.heath.gwu.edu/. Online clearinghouse on postsecondary education for individuals with disabilities.
Office for Civil Rights – www.ed.gov/ocr. Serves student populations facing discrimination and the advocates and institutions promoting systemic solutions to civil rights problems.
Mobility International USA – http://www.miusa.org. Founded in 1981, Mobility International USA (MIUSA) is a disability-led non-profit organization headquartered in Eugene, Oregon, USA advancing disability rights and leadership globally.® MIUSA is a cross-disability organization serving people with a broad range of disabilities.
Lonely Planet Accessible Travel Phrasebook (Free eBook) – https://shop.lonelyplanet.com/products/accessible-travel-phrasebook-ebook-1. From Lonely Planet – “All travelers will get more out of their trip by being able to speak a few words of the local language, but for people with a disability it’s often vital to be able to explain your particular needs. Since standard phrasebooks are unlikely to contain the language you need to talk about needs around disability we’ve gathered together some disability-specific words and phrases and translated them into as many different languages as we practically could. Although things are slowly changing for the better, there are still plenty of barriers to travel for people with a disability – language doesn’t have to be yet another.”
The Treatment and Learning Centers (TLC) – http://ttlc.org. The Treatment and Learning Centers is a private, non-profit organization founded in 1950 in Rockville, MD, USA that annually serves nearly 2000 children and adults with a wide range of special needs. Our mission is to improve the lives and expand possibilities for individuals with disabilities through offering a family of services within one organization. TLC serves families from Montgomery County, Howard County, Frederick, Washington DC, and northern Virginia.
Disability-Specific Resources
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder – www.add.org, www.chadd.org
Autism Spectrum Disorder – http://www.autism-society.org/, http://www.autismspeaks.org/
Blind and Visual Impairments – http://www.vdbvi.org/, www.afb.org
Learning Disabilities – www.ncld.org
Mental Health/Psychiatric Disorders – http://www.nimh.nih.gov/index.shtml, https://www.nami.org
Contact Disability Services
Student Union Building I (SUB I) - Suite 2500
Phone: 703.993.2474
Fax: 703.993.4306
Email: ods@gmu.edu