George Mason University
Academic programs.
- Art & Design
- Communication
- Computer Game Design
- Computer Science
- Conflict Analysis and Resolution
- Engineering
- Environmental Science
- Finance/Accounting
- Government/Political Science
- Health Science
- Liberal Arts
- Performing Arts
- Pre-Medicine
- Pre-Veterinary
- Social Science
- Visual Arts
Student experience
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Community Service
- Disability Services
- Distance/online learning
- Intramural/Club Sports
- LGBTQIA Services
- Living Learning Communities
- Military/Veteran Services
- Night Class Offerings
- On-Campus Housing
- Online Courses
- ROTC Program
- Study Abroad
- Sustainability
- Undergraduate Research
Application information
Find out about requirements, fees, and deadlines
If you have not taken any college credit beyond dual enrollment in high school, you are considered a first-year student at George Mason University. In order to complete your application, you are required to submit your application, official high school transcript, and standardized test scores (if applicable, as we are a score optional institution). In addition, as a part of our holistic review, you may submit a personal statement, a secondary school report, as well as up to two letters of recommendation.
You are considered a transfer student if you have enrolled at a college or university after graduating from high school. You can apply to George Mason via our George Mason-exclusive application located on our website. In order to complete your application, we will need your official transcripts from all other institutions attended, as well as your high school transcript and official test scores, if you have earned under 24 transferable credits.
Additional Information
Admissions office.
4400 University Drive , MSN 3A4 Fairfax , VA 22030-4444 , United States of America
Phone number
(703) 993-2400
For first-year students
Admissions website.
www.gmu.edu/freshman
Financial aid website
www.gmu.edu/financial-aid
Undocumented or DACA students
www.gmu.edu/financial-aid/eligibility/undocumented-daca-students
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Why do you believe George Mason University is the right institution for you? (Required for those applying test-optional) (400 words) While this essay is required for students who are applying test-optional , we recommend that you complete it even if you do submit …
Admission is done using a holistic approach, and all aspects of a student's application, including high school transcripts, standardized test scores, essays, and letters of recommendation, …
Admission to George Mason University is competitive, and based on a variety of factors. Each applicant who applies for admission must present sufficient qualifications in order to be …
Apply to George Mason University as a freshman using the Common App or our Mason-exclusive application.
Does George Mason require supplemental essays? Technically, there are no required George Mason University essay prompts. However, there is one optional, school-specific essay. GMU Admissions refers to it as “an optional, …
An optional, but strongly encouraged, personal statement or essay. Approximately 250 words explaining to the Office of Admissions why YOU want to attend university study. Tell us about …
George Mason University considers the SAT Essay/ACT Writing section optional and may not include it as part of their admissions consideration. You don't need to worry too much …
Letters of Recommendation and Essays: George Mason University does not require letters of recommendation but will accept up to two if you choose to submit them. …