Fast-Track Graduate Admissions

Fast-Track Admissions provide qualifying students the opportunity to accelerate through the application and review process with fewer application materials. The College of Engineering and Computing offers the following options: Alumni Fast-Track for CEC graduates and Corporate Fast-Track for employees of our corporate partners.

Eligibility

• CEC alumni who graduated from one of our bachelor's programs with a 3.00 or better overall GPA.
• Current CEC undergraduates within one semester of graduation with a 3.00 or better GPA. A final 3.00 GPA in the bachelor's degree must be confirmed prior to graduate registration.

Application Requirements

• Prior to submitting an application, confirm your eligibility by sending an email to cecgrad@gmu.edu with the subject line "Fast- Track" and include your name and Mason ID/G Number in the body of the email. If you do not recall your Mason ID, please use your name and include your Mason graduation degree and program name (ex: Bachelor of Science in Applied Computer Science). Eligibility is verified via email within three business days along with instructions on waiving materials.
• Applicants who qualify for Fast-Track will receive the recommendation letter waiver if applying to a graduate program that requires them.

Restrictions

• Fast-track applicants are subject to all admissions deadlines; no exceptions.
• Applicants are not granted automatic admission, nor are students granted special consideration beyond the reduction of required materials at the time of application.
• Alumni fast-track admissions are available only for CEC master's degree programs.

Master's Degree Options

• Review CEC master's degree program requirements below, as some master’s programs require specific prerequisite courses.
• If you have questions, email us at cecgrad@gmu.edu or call 703-993-1512.

Does your company have a special relationship with George Mason University and the College of Engineering and Computing? Employees of our Corporate Partners can take advantage of Corporate Fast Track graduate admissions, which requires fewer application materials.

Eligibility

• Corporate Partners' employees must meet the minimum graduate admission requirements for their desired program.
• Prior to submitting an application, confirm your eligibility by completing the Corporate Fast-Track Inquiry form. Within three business days, you will receive an email detailing next steps and application instructions.

Application Requirements

• Corporate Partners’ employees may apply to any of CEC’s graduate certificates, master’s programs, or graduate non-degree studies.
• All corporate fast-track applicants must submit transcripts and resumes, and internationally educated students may require proof of English Proficiency.

Restrictions

• Fast-track applicants are subject to all admissions deadlines; no exceptions.
• Applicants are not granted automatic admission, nor are students granted special consideration beyond the reduction of required materials at the time of application.