FERPA
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law that protects the privacy of students. In accordance with the law, our office can only speak directly to a student regarding his or her request or record. The student may waive their privacy rights to allow an office within CVPA to talk with another party by completing a FERPA form, which can be accessed through the Registrar's Office.
Global Opportunities
College of Visual and Performing Arts students have a variety of opportunities to hone their craft abroad.
Find quick access to the most common CVPA and Mason information.
CVPA Academic Affairs Contacts
If you need assistance from the Dean's office for any undergraduate student matter, please contact cvpaugrd@gmu.edu. If necessary, issues will be brought to the attention of the Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Academic Affairs or Associate Dean for the College of Visual and Performing Arts.
If you need assistance from the Dean's office for any graduate student matter, please contact Asma Omarzad, Coordinator for Graduate Programs. If necessary, she will bring it to the attention of the Associate Dean.
- For questions about general Undergraduate Admissions: Dena Hudson, 703-993-5572
- For questions about general Graduate Admissions or admission to any CVPA Accelerated Master's programs: Stevie Otto, 703-993-5576
Student Organizations
CVPA is home to many student arts organizations that allow our Patriots to network internally and outside of Mason, as well as learn about their profession from their peers. Here are some of the groups you can find throughout the college:
- Alpha Psi Omega, National Theater Honor Fraternity
- Mason Improv Association
- Mason Players
Mason Resources
- Learning Services and Academic Workshops
- Off-Campus Student Programs and Services
- Office of International Programs and Services
- Writing Center’s Resources for Multilingual Students
- English Language Institute
- Student Health Services
- Office of Military Services
- Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
- Wellness, Alcohol, and Violence Education Services (WAVES)
- Resources for Students with Disabilities
- University Life
Please visit this page for information on Financial Aid and Scholarships available to students
- Career Services
- Access to HireMason to apply for campus positions
- Job Interview and Resume Workshops
- Career Events for Undergraduate and Graduate Students
- Student Wage Positions
- Graduate Assistant Positions (University-wide)
