Started as a two-year branch of the University of Virginia in 1957, Mason became an independent state university in 1972.
Named "number one up-and-coming university in the southern region" by U.S. News and World Report
Mason is one of the most diverse college campuses in the United States. Students come from 119 countries and 49 states, forming a global community right on campus. |
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Ricardo Perez
Communications, Junior
"I came to Mason because it offered the best of both worlds: the convenience of living off campus along with all the resources of a large university. It's huge, it's brand new, and it's got all the latest technology! It's just a great school."
Tehran Ghasri
Biology, Freshman
"The main reason I applied to George Mason was that they offered me a basketball scholarship. Now that I'm here, it'sawesome to see so much cultural diversity."
Today, the four original buildings (Finley, Krug, East, and West) are just a small part of our beautifully wooded, 677-acre Fairfax campus. George Mason University's enrollment is now nearly 24,000 students studying in 110 degree programs at the undergraduate, master's, doctoral, and professional levels at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax, and Prince William.
FACULTY
George Mason's innovative programs and visionary outlook have attracted a faculty of more than 1,000--many of which are world-renowned scholars.
A group of distinguished scholars known as Mason's Robinson Professors is just one of several notable groups housed in the East building. The Robinson Professors are dedicated to teaching dynamic undergraduate studies. Here are just a few of them:
Students enjoy Russian literature with Vassily Aksyonov, who was trained as a medical doctor, became a popular Soviet writer, and was forced into exile in 1980.
Roger Wilkins, Robinson Professor of History and American Culture, served as assistant attorney general during the Johnson administration and won a Pulitzer Prize for his coverage of Watergate. He currently serves as chairman of the board of the NAACP's Crisis Magazine.
As the daughter of anthropologists Margaret Mead and Gregory Bateson, Mary Catherine Bateson, an eminent anthropologist in her own right, brings a unique perspective to her field.
Mason also has internationally known visiting professors and speakers who share their exceptional life experiences with students.Feminist writer Betty Friedan and noted journalist and author David Halberstam were visiting professors in recent years.
A wide variety of world leaders and notable people, such as Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, actor Christopher Reeve, author Toni Morrison, opera singer Placido Domingo, and dignitary Margaret Thatcher, also speak at Mason each year in various forums.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Each year, Mason awards 24 merit-based scholarships to high school seniors who have shown superior academic achievement, an exemplary record of school and community service, and leadership ability.
The program grants four-year scholarships in the amount of $5,000 per year. Prospective freshmen who submit an admissions application by December 1 may request, at the time of application or before, a University Scholars application from the Admissions Office.
University Scholars live on campus in an atmosphere that strengthens friendships and builds group identity and cohesion. Priority registration for course selection is extended to University Scholars, along with the opportunity to participate in our prestigious Robinson freshman seminars.
The University Scholars Center provides an informal meeting place for scholar—faculty interaction, a comfortable study center, and a fully equipped computer resource facility for the scholars' exclusive use. The center reinforces the learning environment by providing a forum for intellectual dialogue and other opportunities for active learning and research.
For more information regarding Mason and Presidential scholarships, contact the Office of Admissions. You may wish to contact the Intercollegiate Athletics regarding athletic scholarships. Scholarship information is also available from the department in which you are majoring and in Fenwick Library at the research desk. Also, don't forget to take a look at our comprehensive resources in the Office of Student Financial Aid.
THE NEXT STEP
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