Stay Connected

Once a Patriot, Always a Patriot.

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences flourishes when supported by its alumni and community partners and one of the greatest ways you can give back is through your time and knowledge. We hope you will find a way to stay involved through our opportunities below:

• Share Your News
  Have you recently landed an interesting new job or prestigious position, won an award, published a book, released a film, launched a new business, organization or NGO, drafted policy or legislation, or had another career achievement you would like to share? If so, we want to know! Your news could be featured in one of our newsletters or in the next issue of the Mason Spirit! Email us at chssalum@gmu.edu.
  
  
• Update Your Contact Information
  We want to share exciting things happening at YOUR alma mater. Have you moved? Have a new email address? Let us know how to reach you.
  
  
• Join the CHSS Alumni Chapter
  The CHSS Alumni Chapter provides a wide range of programs and services that benefit students, alumni, and our community. Contact Nikki Jerome Ouellette for more information.
  
  
• Nominate CHSS Alumni for our Annual Awards
  Each year CHSS recognizes distinguished alumni from each academic department and program. These alumni are selected based on professional accomplishments in their field; awards and recognition; and service and contributions to their community/industry. Do you know an alum who should be celebrated? Nominations are being accepted now.
  
  
• LinkUp: An Alumni & Student Mentoring Event
  Make an impact by helping bridge the gap between classroom and career for our students. Share your professional and personal experiences with CHSS students during our virtual mentoring events. Email Nikki Jerome Ouellette for more information.
  
  
• Write a Patriot
  Congratulate newly admitted CHSS undergraduates and share your words of wisdom!
  
  

• Make a Gift
  With your help, we can strengthen our region and continue to serve the world through outstanding students, leading research by award-winning faculty, and cutting-edge facilities. Support your passions at Mason.

• Recruit our Graduates
  Do you have an internship or job opportunity at your company or organization and want to hire a Patriot? Post it on Handshake, Mason's source for jobs, internships, employment advice, and career fairs.
  
  
• I Love my CHSS Degree
  How has your CHSS degree helped prepare you for your career? Fill out our short survey.
  
  
• Support Students on Graduation Day
  The Gowns for Grads Lending Program allows students who are unable to purchase their own regalia to borrow a cap and gown for graduation from the university. Our current inventory does not match the needs of our students. We are asking alumni to donate regalia to give students the opportunity to walk across the stage and celebrate their achievement. Learn more about ways to participate. This program has been temporarily paused due to COVID-19 restrictions.
  
  
• Purchase Mason Gear
  When you buy Mason gear from Fanatics using this link, a percentage of the sales comes back to the Mason Alumni Association. You can also buy Mason gear at our bookstore on the Fairfax campus.
  
  
• The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute - OLLI
  The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at George Mason University offers intellectual and cultural experiences in a welcoming atmosphere to Northern Virginia residents in their retirement years.
  
  
• Join Patriot Page Turners 
  Join our virtual community to connect with fellow George Mason University alumni, faculty and staff as we read and discuss various book genres such as professional development, career, leadership and other personal growth books. Participation is free!
  
  
• Refer Exceptional Students
  Refer the best and brightest students to our graduate and undergraduate programs to build the quantity and quality of our student body or consider returning to Mason for a graduate program or professional certificate.
  
  
• Volunteer at Mason
  Give back by organizing a regional alumni activity, speak on a career panel or in a classroom, or by mentoring a student. The possibilities are endless. Email us to learn more about volunteering: chssalum@gmu.edu.
  
  
• Alumni Association and Office of Alumni Relations Programing
  The Alumni Association and Office of Alumni Relations are here for you. We've collected a variety of resources to assist you and your family.

• Attend an Event
  Our annual events are opportunities to make connections with your alumni network, stay informed about the life of the college, and give back to current students.
  
  • Learn more about CHSS college events.
  • Learn more about university-wide events.
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• Register your business in our directory
  Are you an alumnus who owns and/or operates a business? Help fellow Patriots find your business by registering in our directory.
  
  
• Join the Conversation

  Use any of the following hashtags in your social media posts: #Mason, #MasonAlumni, #MasonNation, #WeAreMason, #ChooseMason, and #GoMason