Groups and Resources on Campus
On this page you will find resources designed for Mason students, related to creating and sustaining a climate that offers support and belonging for all. Groups come and go, and if you know of a resource that you think should be (or should not be) listed here, please let us know!
GMU Office of Access, Compliance, and Community
https://oacc.gmu.edu/
Mason Center for Leadership and Intercultural Engagement
https://ccee.gmu.edu
Student Support and Advocacy Center 
https://ssac.gmu.edu
GMU Student Organizations 
https://mason360.gmu.edu/
Some (of many) examples include: Black Student Alliance, CHABAD at GMU, College Diabetes Network, Feminist Student Organization, Hispanic Student Association, Indian Student Association, Korean-American Association, LGBTQ+ Faculty/Staff Alliance, LEAD, Muslim Students Association, Pride Alliance, Secular Student Alliance
Contemporary Student Services 
https://contemporary.gmu.edu
Contemporary Student Services aims to create a campus environment that is supportive of students who are Adult Learners – 25 and older; Off-Campus Students – students who commute to campus; Transfer Students; Married, Widowed, or Divorced; Veteran and Military Affiliated; Took three or more years off from college; Pregnant or Parenting; Previously in the foster-care system / Foster Care Alumni 
First Gen+ Center  
Contains resources for first generation, undocumented, refugee, and limited income students 
https://firstgen.gmu.edu
https://lgbtq.gmu.edu    
LGBTQ+ Resources Center – Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Questioning (LGBTQ+) Resources Center at George Mason University (gmu.edu)   Provides information on Gender Inclusive Restrooms on campus, Trans Clothing Closet, LGBTQ listserv sign up, LGBTQ+ Peer Mentoring Program, SafeZone workshop signup, Resources – Campus, Academic, National and Support 
Office of International Programs and Services 
https://oips.gmu.edu   
Resources for international students at GMU. Connect with advisors, employment workshops, New Student Orientation, International Week events. 
New International Students 
https://oips.gmu.edu/new-students  
Resources for new international students at GMU 
The Office of Military Services 
https://military.gmu.edu  
VA benefits certification, career assistance, benefits orientation, tuition assistance program, etc 
Mason Veteran Patriots 
Military Alliance Program 
Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program 
GMU Disability Services 
https://ds.gmu.edu   
Types of accommodations and process of requesting accommodations, testing center, policies and procedures, note-taker sign up, tutoring services, and resources for faculty and staff 
  
Mason Autism Support Initiative (MASI) 
 https://ds.gmu.edu/masi
This program provides intensive support services for students at George Mason University who are on the Autism Spectrum. 
  
Executive Functioning Program (EFP) 
https://ds.gmu.edu/efp 
Provides services beyond standard accommodations for students diagnosed with disabilities related to executive functioning skills. 
  
Helen A. Kellar Institute for Human Disabilities 
https://kihd.gmu.edu  
This interdisciplinary campus-based organization focuses on improving the lives and productivity of children and adults with disabilities. KIHd combines the resources of the university with local, state, regional, national, public, and private sector agencies and organizations to develop products, services, and programs for persons with disabilities.  
Patriots Thriving Together 
https://thrivingtogether.gmu.edu
Website breaks down all services offered at GMU focused on improving well-being and overall mental health.  
  
Counseling and Psychological Services 
https://caps.gmu.edu 
In-person and virtual, free and confidential, mental health services for enrolled students. Offers crisis support, individual and group therapy, psychiatry, referrals, outreach events . Resources include emotional support line, suicide prevention, podcasts and videos. 
  
Center for Community Mental Health 
https://ccmh.gmu.edu
Emotional Support Line, therapy, diagnostic testing and assessment, consultations 
  
Student Support and Advocacy Center 
https://ssac.gmu.edu
Students, faculty and staff can request support or make referrals for themselves or another student. This page also offers a variety of supportive services such as financial well-being, Patriot Pantry, personal crisis, survivor support, Patriots for Recovery and more.  
Report an Incident 
GMU Office of Access, Compliance, & Community 
https://oacc.gmu.edu/
Has several different notification & reporting options
Make a Referral 
Student Support and Advocacy Center 
https://ssac.gmu.edu 
Students, faculty and staff can request support or make referrals for themselves or another student. This page also offers a variety of supportive services such as financial well-being, Patriot Pantry, personal crisis, survivor support, Patriots for Recovery and more.  
  
Report an Accessibility Barrier 
Disability Services 
https://ds.gmu.edu
Diverse Academic Programs and Courses
https://www.gmu.edu/about-mason/diversity-mason/diverse-academic-programs-and-courses 
  
Diversity resources related to job search 
 https://careers.gmu.edu/diversity-resources 
  
Undergraduate Residential Learning Communities 
https://housing.gmu.edu/learning-communities 
  
Please reach out to a committee member if you would like to suggest an addition to this website https://psychology.gmu.edu/diversity/committee