Welcome New Students Spring 2026

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. Make sure to provide your G Number and the Claim Code*. (*The initial claim code is your date of birth in MMDDYY format. For example, if you were born on February 15 in 2007, your claim code is 021507.)
2. After completing #1, click here to enroll in 2FA (Two-Factor Authentication) with your Smartphone. Please select the "International Number" and provide your phone number including the country code (e.g. 8210XXXXXXXX for Korean phone number).

Check if you can log in successfully

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.

The Academic Onboarding Sessions are designed to acclimate and transition new students to the institution, expose new students to the broad educational opportunities of Mason, and integrate new students into the life of the institution. 

At the session, you will:

• Gain an understanding of the requirements for your degree;
• Register for courses of your first semester at Mason;
• Learn about university rules and regulations and;
• Discover various resources available to students at Mason.

All students new to Mason are required to attend one of the mandatory onboarding sessions.

** The Math Placement Test for new students will take place before/during the Academic Onboarding Sessions. More information will be sent to your email prior to the session date.

Location: Mason Korea Building 

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 Welcome (Part II) 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.

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 new admitted undergraduate, graduate, transfer international students: 

• Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM KST
• Location: G406 - 4FL Classroom

For visiting students (including Mason Fairfax Study Abroad): 

• Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM KST
• Location: G101 - Matz Hall

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.

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 to our newest Patriots the institution's mission and the expectations to which they will be held during their collegiate career 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.

Undergraduate-level international students (non-Korean) who wish to stay in Korea for more than 90 days to attend classes must obtain a student visa (D-2). Students who possess visa statuses other than D-2 (e.g. F-4, A-3) that also allow studying in Korea may maintain their current visa statuses. 

Students who possess Korean citizenship must enter Korea using Korean passports. Please note prospective male students who hold Korean citizenship or are dual citizens (Korea and another country) may be subject to Military service conscription requirements. The university highly recommends students contact the Korean embassy or consulate in their country of residence to fully understand military implications before entering Korea.

Please check out the following webpage to start your visa application.

 >> Go to Student Visa Overview

Traveling to Korea can sometimes be confusing. But travel and arrival also can be easier when they are planned carefully in advance. Mason Korea is here to support our students to travel to Incheon, South Korea, and arrive to campus.

Please check out the following webpage for the latest travel advice.

 >> Go to Arrival

International students who are entering Korea are legally required and are automatically enrolled in the national health insurance program (under the National Health Insurance Act). All Korean nationals are also required to enroll in this program.

The National Health Insurance Service(NHIS) will enroll international students into the insurance program when they complete the alien registration process and receive their Alien Residence Cards (ARC) with their alien residence numbers (Korean social security numbers).

Please check out the following webpage for more information.

 >> Go to Korean National Health Insurance