Plan Your Visit
Scheduling a campus visit is one of the best ways to learn more about Mason, whether you are just starting your college search or are trying to make a final decision. Choose from our many visit options and come see what it’s like to be part of the Mason Nation! Take a tour of campus, learn about the admissions process and more in an information session, sit in on a class, attend a performance, or cheer on the Patriots at an athletic event.
Freshmen
Freshman Information Sessions & Campus Tours Information sessions and campus tours for high school students interested in applying to Mason are conducted throughout the year: |
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Honors College Information Session Honors College Information sessions are offered throughout the year for prospective freshmen students interested in learning more about the Honors College, including the curriculum, Living Learning Community and University Scholars. For more information about the Honors College, please visit: http://honorscollege.gmu.edu/ Please note: this event does NOT replace the Freshman Info Session and Tour listed above. This is intended as an optional supplement; a tour of campus is not included with this session. |
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Open Class List for High School Seniors George Mason University offers opportunities for high school seniors to attend classes in participating academic programs. This is a wonderful opportunity to experience life as a Mason student and become engaged in a true college classroom discussion. |
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Group Tours - Prospective Freshmen Group tours may be scheduled by request for groups of eight to fifty students. Please note that group tour accommodations depend upon staff and scheduling availabilities, and at least four weeks notice is required to make arrangements for group visits. |
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Transfer
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Introductory information sessions and campus tours for prospective transfer students interested in applying to Mason are conducted throughout the year on select Tuesdays beginning at 10:30am. (The campus tour will depart at 10:30am from the Johnson Center. The information session will begin immediately following the tour at approximately 11:30am. Please plan to be on campus for about 2 hours.) |
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Patriot Prelude Transfer Open House These half-day events provide prospective transfer students with detailed information about the application and admissions process, university life, and job and internship opportunities available to all transfer sudents. |
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Group Tours - Prospective Transfer Students Group tours may be scheduled by request for groups of eight to fifty students. Please note that group tour accommodations depend upon staff and scheduling availabilities, and at least four weeks notice is required to make arrangements for group visits. |
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Graduate
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Graduate Information Sessions and Campus Tours The best way to find our more about the university, admissions requirements, and deadlines is to join us for a graduate information session and tour. |
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Parking
Parking is available in the Mason Pond Visitors Parking Deck, located off of Mason Pond Drive on the Fairfax campus. The Office of Admissions will validate your parking. Please note that parking citations are, at times, issued to vehicles parked in locations other than the visitors parking deck if they do not have authorized parking decals. If the Mason Pond Visitors Parking Deck is full, please proceed to the Shenandoah Parking Deck.
Check-In
Please plan to check-in 10 to 15 minutes before the information session begins at the Office of Admissions, located in the George W. Johnson Center in room 213.
Campus Information
- Driving Directions
- Campus Maps (printable)
- Campus Map (interactive)
- List of hotels close to our Fairfax campus
Weather
Inclement weather notices for Mason are posted on the Mason home page, and also on our information phone line at 703-993-1000. Information sessions and tours will be canceled if the university is closed, or if classes are canceled. Please make sure to check the website before traveling to see if weather may be a factor.
