Welcome MK Way Student

What are Patriot Pass and Office 365?

New students at Mason are required to create an online credential called Patriot Pass that allows students to access a variety of Mason online systems. Patriot Pass assigns students a Net ID and allows them to create a password, together those make up the students' Patriot Pass credentials. By doing this, students will be able to log into the Patriot Web and register for courses.

In addition, new students are required to check if they can log in to Office 365. The Office 365 is the official email system for students at George Mason University. Mason uses electronic mail to provide official information to students. Students are responsible for keeping up to date on the content of university communication sent to their Mason e-mail account and are required to activate that account and check it regularly.

How to activate my Patriot Pass (NetID & Password)

1. Click the following website and complete Step 1 through Step 7 only (반드시 스텝7까지만 완료해주세요!!!). Make sure to provide your G Number and the Claim Code*.
   *Claim Code: Please note that in order to create your Patriot Pass credential, you need to put a six-digit claim code into the system. The initial claim code is your date of birth in MMDDYY format. For example, if you were born on January 15 in 2006, your claim code is 011506. (클레임코드 입력 방법 유의해주시고, 이상 있으신 경우에 연락바랍니다.)
   ** 핸드폰 번호 입력하실 때, 국가 선택하시고 010 부터 번호를 입력해주세요.
   
   
2. After completing #1, click here to enroll in 2FA (Two-Factor Authentication). (Duo 어플리케이션을 사용하시는 핸드폰에 다운 받으신 후, 스텝 1부터 11까지 완료해주세요.)
   *Smartphone 으로 선택해 주셔야 합니다.
   **'International Number' 을 선택하시고 이 섹션에서는 번호 입력을 예시와 같은 형식으로 입력해주시기를 바랍니다. (e.g. 8210XXXXXXXX).

Check if you can log in successfully (위 단계를 모두 완료하였다면, 등록이 잘 되었는지 아래 두 링크 모두를 클릭하셔서 실행해 보시기를 바랍니다.)

After the accounts have been activated, students must check if they were successful logging into both Patriot Web and Office 365 before joining the New Student Orientation.

• Patriot Web
  *ID: NetID (e.g. gpark845)
  *Password
• Office 365 
  *ID: NetID (e.g. gpark845)
  *Password

Troubleshoot

Once the Office of Admissions acknowledges your intention to enroll at Mason, it will take additional 48-72 hours for both Patriot Pass and Office 365 to be available for activation.

If you have issues with creating Mason accounts, contact MK Information Technology Services at mkits@gmu.edu or 032-626-5300.

Mandatory Survey

All new students are required to complete the Student Profile Survey as soon as they have created their Mason accounts. Click here to complete the survey before you come to the orientation.

If you do not complete this survey in a timely manner, a hold will be placed in your account. This hold will prevent registration, which means you will not be able to register for courses or change your registration. Check Patriot Web (Student Services and Financial Aid/Student Records/View Holds) to view your holds.

Mason Korea Student ID Card Application

Mason Korea student ID allows to access IGC Housing and Library buildings. It also includes "Incheon e-Eum card" function. All new students are required to complete the student ID card application. 

Please Click Here to submit your Student ID Card Application.

What is Incheon e-EUM card? 

a.       Incheon e-EUM is a local currency program (an electronic currency program) governed by the Incheon Metropolitan City government. You can recharge your Incheon e-EUM on the dedicated mobile APP with a few easy touches, and pay for goods and services safely using the IC card. It can also be used as a transportation card (like T-money) after recharging. Using Incheon e-EUM can help reduce debit/credit card fees and increase sales revenue for small business owners in our community who are, of course, our neighbors as well.

b.      Special Benefits

                                                              i.      Receive 4~15% of your payment amount in cashback (points) form or discounts

                                                            ii.      30% income deduction for your year-end tax settlement (equivalent to cash)

                                                          iii.      Simple recharge and balance inquiries from your mobile APP

                                                          iv.      Free additional services e.g. phone orders, shopping mall services

On-Campus Housing

Incheon Global Campus (IGC) Housing and Mason Korea University Life are committed to providing affordable and comfortable on-campus housing for students.

Living on campus during freshman year is advantageous for students as it facilitates a smoother transition to college life, fosters social integration, provides easy access to academic support, offers convenience in terms of proximity to campus facilities, encourages involvement in campus activities, and prioritizes safety and security.

Visit the following website to learn more about IGC Housing. Housing application is also available from the website.

 >> Go to On-Campus Housing

As a part of the First Semester Experience Program, all first-semester students are required to live on campus in doubles. For more information, please visit the websites below:

>> Go to On-Campus Residence Requirement

>> Go to MK First Semester Experience (FSE)

Mason Korea is committed to supporting new students in their transition to college, both inside and outside the classroom.

The goal of Mason Korea Orientation is to successfully integrate new students into the intellectual, social and cultural climate of the campus community.

The objectives of Mason Welcome are

• To create opportunities for new students to interact with and meet other students.
• To create opportunities for new students to interact with faculty and staff.
• To inform students of the opportunities to get involved in outside of the classroom activities.
• To inform students and families of support services available on campus.
• To assist students’ and families’ transitions to Mason Korea.
• To introduce students to Mason Korea’s diversity and culture.

All students new to Mason Korea are required to participate in Mason Welcome, so please make sure to review the dates below and make plans accordingly.

If unable to attend any part of the event due to extenuating circumstances (e.g., family wedding, family emergency, etc.) please contact University Life at mkul@gmu.edu.

For our commuting students, we will provide meals during the event. 

Please note the event will be held in-person. 

Please sign up for all of the New Student Orientation Week here.

* The schedule above is subject to change.