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George Mason University joined the program in 2004. Undergraduate students in the program earn degrees from both their Chinese and American Universities. To learn more about the China 1+2+1 program or join the China 1+2+1 program, please visit CCIEE’s website: cciee121.com George Mason University Contact: China121@gmu.edu Link to China 1+2+1 Brochure Prospective Students Thank you for your interest in George Mason University and the China 1+2+1 Program! Mason at A Glance: George Mason University is Virginia’s largest and most diverse public research university. Located near Washington, D.C., Mason enrolls more than 38,000 students from 130 countries and 50 states. Mason has grown rapidly over the past half-century and is recognized for its innovation, entrepreneurship and commitment to provide academic opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Mason offers more than 80 majors in 10 different colleges for undergraduate students. Want to see Mason’s campus? Take a virtual tour! Admissions Requirements: Applicants must have a minimum average score of 70/100 in all classes during high school and the first semester of college To apply for China 1+2+1 program, contact your university’s international office to make sure your university participates in China 1+2+1 program. Admitted Students: Congratulations on your admission to Mason. We are thrilled to welcome you to the Mason Nation! Important Next Steps Please refer to your admissions materials and make sure to complete all the items on your admissions checklist by the deadlines. Make sure your official TOEFL or IELTS scores are received by Mason’s admission office by July 15. If you do not meet the English language requirements before you arrive, you will take a placement test when you arrive and start in the INTO Mason program: https://www.intostudy.com/en/universities/george-mason-university Create a Patriot Pass Account through http://password.gmu.edu to access online Mason systems. Select the first option: "To activate your Patriot Pass account..." and follow the instructions to create a secure password. You will need a CLAIM CODE which is your 6 digit birthdate as MMDDYY (ex: July 6, 2001 would be 070601). If you have difficulty registering your account, contact ITS Support Center at support@gmu.edu . Activate your MasonLive email account by following these instructions: https://its.gmu.edu/knowledge-base/masonlive-1st-login-instructions/ Review the Office of International Programs and Services (OIPS) website before arriving at Mason: https://oips.gmu.edu/j-1-students/ . Housing, Health Insurance, and Orientation Housing: All China 1+2+1 students are required to live on campus during the first year of study. Your residence hall will be open during winter break. You can choose to live off campus after the spring semester of your first year. Insurance: All F-1 and J-1 visa students are automatically enrolled into the Mason Student Health Insurance Plan which is required by Federal law and University Policy #6002. For more information about your insurance, please check https://shs.gmu.edu/insurance/international/ https://shs.gmu.edu/insurance/international/ Orientation Week: The first week at Mason is orientation week. A detailed schedule will be provided before your arrival at Mason. Current Students: The list of resources below have been useful for previous China 1+2+1 students. They are divided into general student services and academic resources. Student Services COUNSELING : If you have feelings of stress, homesickness, or depression, you can have a confidential conversation with Counseling and Psychological Services: http://caps.gmu.edu/ EMERGENCIES : If you are having an emergency and need immediate help, please dial 911. HEALTH SERVICES : If are sick and need to see a doctor, there is no cost to be seen by a health care provider at the on-campus Student Health Services Clinic in SUB I. Their hours and services can be found online: https://shs.gmu.edu/ HOUSING : If you have questions about your on-campus residence, contact the Housing and Residence Life office: https://housing.gmu.edu/resources HEALTH INSURANCE : If you have questions about your insurance premium, coverage, payment, or bills, please contact Della Jarrett ( djarret2@gmu.edu) . INTO Mason : If you are an INTO Mason student and want to know more about INTO Mason’s resources, please check INTO Mason’s website: https://www.intostudy.com/en/universities/george-mason-university/studying MAIL : If you want to receive mail and packages on-campus, you must set up your mailbox at the Mail Hub: https://printandmail.gmu.edu/mail/#mail-tab-1 MEAL PLANS : If you would like to change your meal plan or add money to your Mason card, please check your options here: https://masondining.sodexomyway.com/meal-plans/ PRINTING : If you want to print documents on campus from your laptop or phone, follow these instructions: https://printandmail.gmu.edu/print/ TRANSPORTATION : If you are looking for transportation on campus and to nearby shopping areas and the metro, you can take one of the free Mason Shuttles: https://transportation.gmu.edu/shuttles/ . You can also take the Fairfax Country CUE Bus to many off-campus locations for free: https://www.fairfaxva.gov/government/public-works/transportation-division/cue-bus-system VISAS : If you have any questions about your visa/DS-2019, including visa renewal and program extension, as well as working on campus or off campus, please check with the Office of International Programs and Services: https://oips.gmu.edu/ Academic Resources ADVISING : If you have questions about your classes or degree plan, contact your academic advisor. Find your advisor here: https://advising.gmu.edu/current-student/advisor-locator/ INTERNSHIPS : If you are trying to find an internship and want to explore your career options, please use schedule an appointment with Career Services: https://careers.gmu.edu/ LEARNING SERVICES : If you need help with academic issues, including study skills, time management strategies, or understanding US classrooms, you can meet with an academic success coach or attend a workshop: https://learningservices.gmu.edu/ LIBRARY : If you need assistance finding academic sources for your...