Welcome New Students Fall 2026

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

The goal of Mason Korea New Student 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 orientation, so please make sure to review the dates below and make plans accordingly.

All international students new to Mason Korea are also required to attend the International Student Info-Session during New Student Orientation week. Please contact mkintl@gmu.edu for inquiries.

For ALL admitted international and visiting students (including Mason Fairfax Study Abroad): 

• Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 4:30 PM - 6 PM KST
• Location: G101

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 register for all of the New Student Orientation here.

• The schedule above is subject to change.

The Convocation is George Mason University's official welcome for all new first-year students. As one of only a few times all members of the class will convene, this event celebrates the class's entry into higher education and inducts them into a community of learners here at Mason.

The Convocation articulates the institution's mission to our newest Patriots and the expectations to which they will be held during their collegiate careers here at the university. Our first-year students will not only realize their identity as a class but be reminded of the privilege they have to change the world for the better as a member of the Mason Nation.

If you have questions about the Convocation, please contact the Office of University Life at +82-32-626-5050 or by email at mkul@gmu.edu.