Policies & Procedures
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Policy	APPROVED
Space Utilization and Scheduling Policies and Procedures	February 24, 2003
Mason Event Procedures and Guidlines	See Document
Policy for Reporting Crimes, Accidents, Fires, and Other Emergencies	August 25, 2003
Inclement Weather/Emergency Condition Plan	January 7, 2003
Policy for a Smoke-Free Environment	June 11, 2004
Policy for Building Entry and Access	Revised - July 2001
Vending Sales and Solicitation Procedures	Revised - August 2009
Posting Procedures	August 17, 2009
University Graffiti Policy	July 22, 2003
Animal Control	July 24, 2002

Facilities Management Information

Student Centers are busy facilities that offer a variety of services and programs. Your office plays an important role in presenting a welcoming and safe environment to our patrons. We are asking for your assistance and support in working to maintain inviting and student friendly facilities. For more detail click here.

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Keys

George Mason University employees, contractors, and student leaders housed in an area in the Johnson Center, Student I or II, Southside, or Prince William & Arlington food service areas that require access by a university key must complete a Key Issuance Form specifically for those facilities. The form must be submitted to the Student Centers, in theJohnson Center, Room 324 to acquire authorization prior

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Omni-Lock Codes

Omni-Lock Codes for faculty and staff. Faculty and staff housed in Student Union I requiring an omni-lock code for building access must make your request to the Associate Director of Operations and Event Services or please call (703) 993-2921.

Omni-Lock Codes for student leaders. Student leaders housed in Student Union I or Johnson Center, requiring an omni-lock code for office access, must make their request to the Student Activities Office located in Student Union I, lower level.

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Inclement Weather Policy

In the event of inclement weather and the University cancels classes and closes offices, Johnson Center & Corner Pocket only will open to provide services to the George Mason community. Under specific parameters, Student Union II will open. The full time staff members present during an inclement weather situation will be the designated Essential Employees. In the event that an emergency should occur when classes are not normally in session, such as during the semester break or spring break, the Student Centers will follow the University closing schedule. This policy is only in effect if the University cancels classes and closes offices.

Inclement weather building hours when the University cancels classes and closes offices:

Johnson Center

7:00 am - 9:00 pm	Monday - Friday
9:00 am - 9:00 pm	Saturday
9:00 am - 9:00 pm	Sunday

Corner Pocket

2:00 pm - 9:00 pm	Monday - Friday
2:00 am - 9:00 pm	Saturday
2:00 am - 9:00 pm	Sunday

*Student Union I will be closed will close with the cancellation of classes and
closing of offices.

*Student Union II will close with the cancellation of classes and closing of offices, except during the first two weeks of classes when it will open Monday–Friday, 10am–4pm.
Students, faculty and staff will have access to Mail Services during these hours; office deliveries will not occur during inclement weather. After the first two weeks of classes, during an all-day cancellation of classes and closing of offices for two or more consecutive days. Student Union II and Mail Services will open on the third day from 10am-4pm.
SUBII or Mail Services will not open on Saturdays or Sundays.

Special Events Previously Scheduled

Student Centers staff will make every effort to accommodate large events such as conferences or workshops that have been previously planned. Each event will have to be considered on a case by case basis.

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