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Admissions is offering on-campus and virtual information sessions and tours. We also have a virtual campus tour that is accessible online at any time. Please check our Visit Mason page often as more opportunities will continue to be added. Registration is first come, first served.

Virtual meeting appointments are available now for prospective and admitted freshman students seeking advice or information about the application process, next steps for admitted students, academic and experiential learning opportunities, or student and community life at Mason. Locate and contact your admission counselor via email using our Meet Your Counselor »å¾±°ù±ð³¦³Ù´Ç°ù²â.ÌýÌý

Please reach out to your Admissions Counselor and we would be happy to assist you.

Congratulations! We look forward to welcoming you to Mason! You can find your Next Steps for Admitted Students in your application decision portal; log in and scroll down to the section below your decision and application checklist. You can also find information on the Next Steps for Admitted International Students page.Ìý Ìý

All information on requirements for an I-20 form can be found on George Mason’s International Student Visa Information ·É±ð²ú²õ¾±³Ù±ð.ÌýÌý

You will also receive emails from Admissions giving you step-by-stepÌýguides on whatÌýdocuments to assemble and submit.

In order to issue the I-20 forms, you will need to send a completed , a clear copy of the photo page of your passport, and sufficient proof of funding.

Please upload your documents to

Once your I-20 is ready, Â鶹ÊÓƵ is permitted to issue electronic I-20 forms with digital signatures.

is allowing this on a temporary basis so that schools can send I-20’s to students quickly and efficiently.ÌýÌý

You may arrive in the U.S. no earlier than 30 days before the program start date listed on your Form I-20 or DS-2019.

We strongly advise you to hand-carry your important documents when you travel to U.S. including:

• your passport,
• Form I-20,
• financial documents,
• Mason Admission letter,
• SEVIS fee receipt, and

Please visit the for useful information regarding travel tips, what to pack, and how to arrive on campus. They are a central resource for international students at Mason.

During the global COVID-19 pandemic, Mason Admissions anticipates that students will have pass/fail grades on high school transcripts, or have difficulty retrieving grades or transcripts.
Mason encourages you to do well in your academic coursework despite changes to grading policies or reporting.
Pass/fail grading: Mason sees passing grades in a positive light, and they won’t have a negative impact on your admission. If we have a question about a grade or a lack of reported grades, we’ll contact your school counselor or registrar.
If you have questions about your situation, talk to your Admissions Counselor.

To address the needs of AP, IB, and A-Level test-takers affected by COVID-19, Â鶹ÊÓƵ will accept AP, IB, and A-level examinations taken at home, or in accordance with the testing agency’s guidance, as official.

The change in testing format does not change how credits are awarded.

Please view our exam credit policy and course concordance list on the transfer credit policy page.

Please send official copies of your score reports to Mason when they are available.Ìý

Please contact your admissionsÌýAdmissions Counselor for clarification or further questions.

All incoming students must submit the Immunization Record form. Students who are enrolling for the fall semester must submit the form by August 1st. Students who are enrolling for the spring semester must submit the form by January 5. The can tell you more about the immunization requirements and frequently asked questions.

If you have taken college-level credit as credit by exam (ex. AP, IB, Abitur, Baccalaureate, A-levels, CAPE), High School Dual Enrollment or coursework at another post-secondary institution, freshman transfer credit will be evaluated once you submit your intent to enroll at Mason while transfer students’ credit will be evaluated once you are admitted to Mason.

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Information regarding transfer credit can be found on our Transfer Credit Policy page.

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Mason fully supports students who decide on taking a gap year.

"What is a gap year?"Ìý Mason defines a gap year as a year between high school and college when a student takes no classes and earns no credit at another institution. The time can be used for work, volunteering, and other personal pursuits.

ÌýIf this sounds like your situation, and you are planning to attend Â鶹ÊÓƵ upon completion of your gap year, please request a deferral to a subsequent start term.

You will need to remit your enrollment deposit to reserve your place in the class for your new, intended start term.

Deferral and reconsideration requests are made through the online application portal or contact your Admissions Counselor for assistance.

Students wishing to defer admission to Â鶹ÊÓƵ may submit a deferral request.

You may request to defer for one semester or one year.

To do so, please remit your enrollment deposit to reserve your spot for the term you wish to start at Mason.

If you are deferring from the semester to a subsequent semester for any reason, Â鶹ÊÓƵ will honor your merit scholarship package according to the terms presented in your acceptance letter. You will, however, need to re-file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Please keep in mind that you must be enrolled full-time (minimum of 12 credits) and maintain a minimum 2.75 cumulative grade-point average in order to renew your scholarship annually. If your residency status changes at any point, this award amount will be adjusted or cancelled. Your award will also be adjusted or cancelled if you are receiving ROTC or other benefits that are for tuition and fees. Additional details about your scholarship eligibility can be found at . Please reach out to your Admissions Counselor for assistance.ÌýÌý

Students meet initially with academic advisors during their Orientation session. You will be assigned an advisor during Orientation, and your advisor looks forward to meeting with you then.

Please contact your Admissions Counselor and we can help you make that change. When you attend orientation, you are welcome to attend the Academic Advising session for the major you want to join, and you can sign up for classes recommended for your new major. You may also complete and submit the Change/Declaration of Academic Program during orientation, or you can wait and complete it once the fall semester has begun.Ìý

Important note:Ìýsome programs have selective credit/course requirements and may require additional classes or a different application process. Your advisor can help you chart the best course of action.

Your schedule in college is going to be vastly different from your high school schedule; you will not be in class for the same amount of time every day with club and activities scheduled within a set period of time before or after school. You are going to choose your classes, as well as what times you will be in class. Classes will also vary in length; you may have one class that meets twice a week for 75 minutes and another class that meets once a week for three hours. As a current student registering for classes, you will use a system called Patriot Scheduler, which will help you generate possible schedules based on the classes you choose. It makes the registration process easy! You will learn how to register for classes at Orientation.

Academic advisor contact information is available on the .

Please refer to our Safe Return to Campus page, where you can find the latest COVID-19 and campus health updates.

For information about payments, refunds, and other student accounts activities please visit the frequently asked questions section of the .

The Office of New Student and Family Programs website has more information about Orientation. Please visit their website or contact their office with your questions at orientu@gmu.edu or 703-993-2475.

Our current Mason students would love to connect with you! One way to connect is through the Mason Admissions’ social media accounts; we are active on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. The Mason Admissions’ YouTube channel features vlogs made by current Mason students and creators that provide an inside look at Mason’s campus community, academic life, and student life. We also offer the opportunity to meet one-on-one with an Admissions Counselor, and in that meeting, you can also meet with a current Mason student. Please reach out to your Admissions Counselor to schedule your virtual one-on-one and request to have a current student be part of that meeting.

There are many ways to get involved and opportunities to participate in free programs and events that Mason has to offer. We currently have hundreds of student clubs and organizations to choose from! You can start browsing these options on the student engagement platform, .

Yes, we currently guarantee housing on campus for first year students. For the most up-to-date information,Ìý please visit the website.