Our Mission
The Office of Orientation and Family Programs and Services (OFPS) is a centralized and comprehensive department, within the Division of University Life, whose primary purposes are: to foster engagement, build community, establish tradition, and affect retention through three coordinated initiatives: undergraduate orientation, family/parent outreach, and leadership development. With special attention to transition and the first year experience, the Office of Orientation and Family Programs and Services provides innovative programs and services that facilitate the social and academic acclimation process for George Mason University students and their families.
Our department is committed to the following:
- Leading our professional practice with a dedication to collaborative progressive partnership
- Recognizing the critical role parents and families play in the success of college students, the Office of Orientation and Family Programs & Services will serve as the home for George Mason University families/parents
- Providing our students and their families/parents with quality information and support that enables them to become confident and contributing members of the George Mason University community
- Energetically support and actively facilitate George Mason University’s value for diversity and accessibility through our programs and services
