University Switchboard

703-993-1000
Merten Hall, Room 2100

Hours of Operation:
Monday–Friday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday: Closed

  • Answers all incoming calls to the university’s main number from both the external and internal communities
  • Transfers callers to requested department/person
  • Dispenses information on all aspects of the university
  • Directions to and around campus
  • Provides information on the status of the university during inclement weather or other changes to the university schedule
  • TTY – tele-typewriter for the hearing impaired – Skype Chat

If you are interested in working at the Switchboard visit our Employment Opportunities page.

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Skype Chat

for deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired community members

To use this feature, you must have Skype installed and have an account. Within the program search for MasonUniversity. This is for text chat only.

*Note to Mac & iOS users
Skype’s Offline status may be inaccurate. Check our below hours for accurate information.

Hours when classes are in session
Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Hours when classes are not in session:
Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

If you are not deaf or hard of hearing, please call the University Switchboard at 703-993-1000.

  • Skype for deaf or hard of hearing only, at this time (@masonuniversity)
  • Answers all incoming contacts to the university’s main number and Skype messages from both the external and internal communities
  • Provides contact information to requested department/person
  • Dispenses information on all aspects of the university
  • Directions to and around campus
  • Provides information on the status of the university during inclement weather or other changes to the university schedule

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