Contact Us

Location:

SUB I, Suite 3129
George Mason University
Fairfax Campus

Mailing Address:
Learning Services, MSN 2A2
4400 University Drive
Fairfax, Virginia 22030-4444
Call (703) 993-2380
Fax (703) 993-2378

Office Hours:

Monday 8:30AM – 5:00PM

Tuesday 8:30AM – 7:00PM*

Wednesday 8:30AM – 7:00PM*

Thursday 8:30AM – 5:00PM

Friday 8:30AM – 5:00PM

*Office closes at 5PM when classes are not in session

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Community Education Request Form

Learning Services also provides community education programs to classes or groups on academic skills topics. To ensure our availability, we suggest that requests for presentations be made a minimum of three weeks in advance of the anticipated program date. Please note that during times of high demand, it may not be possible to fill all community education requests.

If you have any question or concern, please call us at (703) 993-2380 or email us at lsstaff@gmu.edu.

Upcoming Academic Workshops

September 2019
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1	2	3 6:00 pm: Memory Strategies September 3, 2019 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm George Mason University Student Union Building I, Suite 3129 4400 University Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030 4400 University Drive Fairfax, VA 22030 US Want to improve your memory? Come to this session to learn how memory works and strategies for remembering and recalling information. Workshop is available to Mason student (including alumni and prospective students), faculty, and staff. More information Read more	4	5 1:30 pm: Focus Better September 5, 2019 1:30 pm – 2:45 pm George Mason University Student Union Building I, Suite 3129 4400 University Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030 4400 University Drive Fairfax, VA 22030 US The ability to concentrate, to focus one’s attention exclusively on the task at hand, is essential to learning. Both internal and external distractions can make concentration difficult. This workshop examines these distractions and strategies to enhance concentration. You learn to identify your distractions and develop strategies to eliminate them, practice relaxation techniques to improve focus, and explore other tactics to improve your concentration. Workshop is available to Mason student (including alumni and prospective students), faculty, and staff. More information Read more	6	7
8	9	10 10:30 am: Note Taking During Class September 10, 2019 10:30 am – 11:45 am George Mason University Student Union Building I, Suite 3129 4400 University Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030 4400 University Drive Fairfax, VA 22030 US Note taking is an essential study strategy. Notes supplement memory and can be used to create review guides prior to exams. During this workshop, participants will learn strategies for listening, writing notes, and reviewing afterwards. Workshop is available to Mason student (including alumni and prospective students), faculty, and staff. More information Read more	11 4:30 pm: Overcoming Procrastination September 11, 2019 4:30 pm – 5:45 pm George Mason University Student Union Building I, Suite 3129 4400 University Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030 4400 University Drive Fairfax, VA 22030 US Do you find yourself constantly putting off projects, assignments, or commitments? You may be caught in the "not now, later" trap. Overcome this difficulty by discovering what makes you procrastinate. Workshop is available to Mason student (including alumni and prospective students), faculty, and staff. More information Read more	12	13	14
15	16 3:00 pm: How to Study for Online Courses September 16, 2019 3:00 pm – 4:15 pm George Mason University George Mason University 4400 University Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030 4400 University Drive Fairfax, VA 22030 US Taking an online course and struggling to balance time? Having trouble adjusting to the online format? Come to this session to learn how to establish stong study strategies for sucess in your online class. Workshop is available to Mason students (including alumni and prospective students), faculty, and staff. More information Read more	17 10:30 am: Motivation & Goal-Setting September 17, 2019 10:30 am – 11:45 am George Mason University Student Union Building I, Suite 3129 4400 University Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030 4400 University Drive Fairfax, VA 22030 US What do you want to do with your life? Are you feeling overwhelmed or confused about your future? Are you unclear as to which path to take? This workshop examines the power of higher education and its role in your future. Learn why it is important to look at the BIG PICTURE when planning your course work and choosing your major. This workshop also allows you to explore your values and see how the choices you make now will lay the foundation for your future. Workshop is available to Mason student (including alumni and prospective students), faculty, and staff. More information Read more	18	19	20 12:00 pm: College Reading Strategies September 20, 2019 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm George Mason University Student Union Building I, Suite 3129 4400 University Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030 4400 University Drive Fairfax, VA 22030 US This workshop provides information on strategies for various reading demands. Learn techniques for getting the most out of textbooks, literature, and research articles. Workshop is available to Mason student (including alumni and prospective students), faculty, and staff. More information Read more	21
22	23	24 3:00 pm: Scheduling & Time Management September 24, 2019 3:00 pm – 4:15 pm George Mason University Student Union Building I, Suite 3129 4400 University Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030 4400 University Drive Fairfax, VA 22030 US Do you spend too much or too little time studying? Learn the skills of successful time management and increase your ability to balance study with other activities. Workshop is available to Mason student (including alumni and prospective students), faculty, and staff. More information Read more	25 4:30 pm: Exam Strategies September 25, 2019 4:30 pm – 5:45 pm George Mason University Student Union Building I, Suite 3129, Fairfax, VA VA Fairfax, VA VA US Be well prepared and test-wise for your next exam. This workshop teaches preparation and test-taking strategies. Workshop is available to Mason students (including alumni and prospective students), faculty, and staff. More information Read more	26	27 1:30 pm: Sleep Better September 27, 2019 1:30 pm – 2:45 pm SUB I, Suite 3129 4400 University Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030 Fairfax, VA 22030 US In this workshop, you will learn about the negative effects of poor sleep and discover how to improve their “sleep hygiene.” You will also learn relaxation techniques specifically designed to calm the mind at night and improve sleep quality. Workshop is available to Mason student (including alumni and prospective students), faculty, and staff. More information Read more	28
29	30 1:30 pm: Managing Academic Anxiety September 30, 2019 1:30 pm – 2:45 pm George Mason University Student Union Building I, Suite 3129 4400 University Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030 4400 University Drive Fairfax, VA 22030 US Does worrying about a test make it hard for you to study? Do you forget all you know just as the exam begins? Any time you are asked to perform, tension can interfere with you doing your best. This workshop examines the reasons for performance anxiety and explores strategies for cope with it. Workshop is available to Mason student (including alumni and prospective students), faculty, and staff. More information Read more