INTO Mason's week-long orientation guides you through the first steps of your academic, cultural, and social journey here.
During mandatory orientation, you will:
- Take the English-language placement exam.
- Get a Mason ID card.
- Open your university email account.
- Turn in required health vaccinations and documents.
- Submit transcripts and test scores.
- Register for courses.
- Take a campus tour.
- Meet new students.
Our INTO Mason Welcome Guide (PDF) has information on preparing for your arrival to the Fairfax Campus, including:
- What to Pack
- Money and Banking
- Transportation
- Campus Safety
- Health Immunizations and Information
- Frequently Asked Questions

Get to Know Your New Home
INTO Mason students take a tour of the Fairfax Campus. At the start of the fall semester in 2019, Mason had about 38,000 students.