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Freshmen

Freshmen applicants have two options when applying to Mason: The Common Application or Mason's Exclusive Online Application.  

Already Have a Mason Exclusive Account?

If you have a user account, just login and pick up where you left off with your application or check your status.

Click here to log-in to your existing Mason exclusive online freshman application.

If you’ve forgotten your username or password (case sensitive) then click on “Forgot Your User Name or Password,” and enter your email address. You’ll receive your login information via email.

Transfer

Important Information about the Mason Transfer Application:

• The application is term specific, Fall or Spring
• Fall semester courses begin in August; Spring semester courses begin in January
• Submit your application for the semester you will begin courses at Mason
• Any changes require a new application and a non-refundable application fee.
• If the application for your intended term is not available, email the Office of Admissions before applying.
• Are you applying to the Nursing, B.​S.​N.​ major? Read this before applying.
• Start your Mason Transfer Application
• We offer our FAQs for prospective transfer students on our website.

Non-Degree (including Fairfax Math/Loudoun County Science Programs)

If applying as a non-degree student, please use Mason’s exclusive online application.

George Mason University Korea

If you are applying to the George Mason University Korea campus, please feel free to use Mason’s specific online application. Create an account and start your application today! You’ll need a user name and password (we can remind you later if you forget it). Click here to start your application.

Already Have a Mason Exclusive Account?

If you have a user account, just login and pick up where you left off with your application. Use this link to complete and submit your application.

Click here to log-in to your existing Mason exclusive online application.

If you’ve forgotten your username or password (case sensitive) then click on “Forgot Your User Name or Password,” and enter your email address. You’ll receive your login information via email.

Graduate Application

Apply for:

Graduate

• Accelerated Masters programs (for current George Mason undergraduates only)
• Non-Degree  

Graduate School of Business

• Accelerated Masters Business programs (for current George Mason undergraduates only)   

School of Law

PLEASE NOTE: The following programs do not use the Mason Graduate Degree-Seeking applications and applicants should instead apply using the links below:

•  PhD in Public Health, Master of Science in Global Health, Master of Public Health and the Certificate in Public Health

These programs require an application to be submitted via SOPHAS. Please visit the Department of Global and Community Health’s graduate admissions website for further details.

All applicants to George Mason University are required to pay a non-refundable application fee to be considered for admission.  If you are uncertain if you qualify for an application fee waiver, contact the Office of Admissions before you apply.  The Office of Admissions accepts waivers from the following organizations: 

Freshman applicants 

• ACT 
• Free and Reduced Lunch Program (FRLP) 
• George Mason University Dream Catchers Program 
• George Mason University Early Identification Program 
• George Mason University Governor’s School at Innovation Park 
• George Mason University Washington Scholars Program credit recipients 
• NACAC 
• SAT 

Transfer applicants 

• Financial aid notification indicating the acceptance of a full Pell Grant award 
• George Mason University full-time classified staff or faculty 

Non-Degree applicants 

• George Mason University full-time classified staff or faculty 
• Eligible senior citizens qualifying under the Senior Citizens Higher Education Act of 1974 

Graduate applicants 

• George Mason University full-time classified staff or faculty