George Mason University

Admission to graduate programs is competitive. Selection criteria differ by program and are established by departmental faculty. Applicants are evaluated on past academic performance, rigor of the course selection, standardized test scores (if required), letters of recommendation, goals statement, writing sample (if required), professional experience, “match” with the program, and any additional evidence of potential success in the program. The faculty determines the number of admissions offers to extend based on the resources available to the program.

For degree status, the general university graduate admissions requirements are as follows:

• An earned baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education or international equivalent
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• A 3.00 GPA on a 4.00 scale or better in baccalaureate study. The GPA requirement may be higher for some graduate programs. For applicants with post baccalaureate credits, a separate GPA is calculated for each institution. The difficulty of the baccalaureate degree and professional work experience may be considered in assessing the application for admission.