Skill development programs provide students with skills and strategies to improve academic competence. Typical topics include time management, exam strategies, overview of study skills, study skills for adult learners, and strategies for learning a foreign language. Certificate in Academic Skills is an individually tailored program of workshops, self-help materials, and readings designed to enhance academic performance. Tutor Referral Program connects students with undergraduate and graduate students qualified to assist with course content. Programs are open to all students at no additional fee.
Services are confidential.
University Libraries Students have access to five George Mason libraries. Fenwick Library on the Fairfax Campus is the central research library in the university's library system. Johnson Center Library, also on the Fairfax Campus, is George Mason's teaching library, which contains all nonbook media, a paper collection designed to support general education, and reserves. Arlington Campus Library is located at 3401 North Fairfax Drive in Arlington and serves the nonlaw programs of the Arlington Campus. Prince William Library in Manassas serves academic programs offered at Prince William Campus.