People Finder

If you are unsure who to contact, you can call the University Switchboard at (703) 993-1000 during business hours with questions.

Listed below is information about the online University Directory, how email addresses are displayed, how to update your directory information and search examples.

A. About People Finder

This online University Directory contains a consistent view of student, faculty and staff information. You can search for a name, NetID (Mason username), phone number, fax number, building, mail stop, job title, or department. Titles such as Mr., Ms., Dr., etc. are not recognized. The departmental telephone listings are also available via PDF and updated online once a month.

B. How Email Addresses are Displayed in People Finder

To reduce spam sent to George Mason University students, faculty and staff, email addresses in People Finder will only be shown when the site is accessed through the on-campus network of George Mason University. If you'd like direct access to an individual's email address, you can either access People Finder through the on-campus network or log in with your Mason Username (NetID) and Password. Off-campus users can still email individuals by using the link “Send an Email” and filling out a web contact form, or by logging into People Finder to access the full directory record. Recipients should be aware that the authenticity of senders’ email addresses cannot be verified in this process.

C. How to Update Directory Information

Faculty and Staff: Fill out the online form with corrections or updates to the faculty/staff directory. Questions about updating faculty/staff directory information can be directed to Suzy Wiedemann, University Information, (703) 993-1005. Requests to update directory information are reviewed and updated weekly.

Students: The student directory is updated at the beginning of Fall and Spring semesters based on information in Patriot Web. To NOT be listed, visit the Registrar’s Office and complete a Directory Hold Form. To change your information, visit the Registrar’s Office and complete a Change of Address Form.

D. Some Search Examples

• johns finds Johns, Johnson, etc.
• jo finds all combinations containing any of the letters in the name or location
• m johns finds all combinations containing any of the letters in the name or location Mary Johns, Maurice Johnson, Admissions in the Johnson Center, etc.
• 6789 finds people with phone numbers containing 6789
• The record has to match all of the words and numbers in a query.

Web Access to the University Directory server is maintained by Information Technology Unit.

The University Directory is for the exclusive use of the George Mason University community or anyone having a specific interest in reaching individual, students, faculty and staff for educational purposes. Use of this directory as a mailing listing or telephone listing for other solicitations is strictly prohibited.