Find Your Path to Success
Get connected with experienced peers and professionals and navigate your academic path to achieve your career goals.
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Prepare for the next step: Learn to write your best resume, prepare for interviews, and connect with future employers. The OSSE Team works with career services to get you ready.
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Patriot Place – A Place for Everyone
Whether it’s for academic assistance, career development, or simply finding a quiet place to focus, Patriot Place is a pivotal connection and support point.
The CEC Student Lounge
A welcoming space where students can relax between classes, enjoy a snack, or grab a cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. The lounge is more than a place to unwind; it is a space where peers and colleagues can connect, share experiences, and build a sense of camaraderie.
Collaborative Study Room
The Collaborative Study Room is a dedicated area for students to engage in group work—a critical aspect of developing skills in engineering and computing. This space is ideal for joint projects, enabling students to collaborate on research that drives innovation and benefits society.
CEDRIC
The Computing and Engineering Development, Resource, and Information Center, is a one-stop shop where students, faculty, and staff can access a wide range of resources and support services within the college and the broader university community.
Satisfy Your Hunger
Through a generous gift from the Micron Foundation, CEC hosts a dedicated food pantry to support students facing food insecurity. The pantry provides a variety of non-perishable food items and essential supplies, available to any student in need, ensuring that no one must choose between their studies and necessities.
Dress for Success
The CEC offers a professional clothing closet, a valuable resource designed to help students prepare for interviews, internships, career fairs, and other professional events. This initiative provides students with access to a selection of gently used professional attire at no cost, ensuring that all students have the opportunity to present themselves confidently in professional settings, regardless of financial constraints. The college aims to support students in their transition from academic to professional life, helping them make a positive first impression in their career endeavors.
Graduate Initiatives
- George Mason grad students have access to a variety of well-being programs specifically designed to support their unique academic and personal needs.
- Graduate Professional Development Program
Scholarships
At George Mason, there are numerous scholarships and emergency financial support programs designed to assist students in achieving their academic goals, particularly within the CEC.
Within the CEC, students can also reach out to the Office of Outreach, Student Success, and Engagement (OSSE) for guidance on accessing emergency support and other resources that may be available to them.
Research and Conference Support
George Mason University offers a range of research and conference support programs within the College of Engineering and Computing (CEC) to foster scholarly engagement among students and faculty. These programs provide essential financial assistance, mentorship, and resources to advance research initiatives and professional development.