New Graduate Students
Newly admitted students at the College of Engineering and Computing receive their official offer of admission from the Office of Graduate Admissions for either graduate or non-degree studies.
Visit the Next Steps tab in your Application Portal for instructions on submitting your Intent to Enroll, setting up your George Mason email account, and more.
Review student policies and procedures in the Graduate Student Handbook.
Graduate students from George Mason Engineering's Department of Systems Engineering and Operations Research develop a system to assess the effect of research on brand and reputation of academic institutions. The department offers master's and doctoral programs as well as an accelerated master's.
Graduate Student Resources
George Mason University supports graduate students through their education. Learn more about the support and other tools available to you below.
Broadening Participation and Inclusive Learning
CEC graduate students also benefit from CEC-specific resources and support. Click on the titles below to view recordings of the resources available as you begin your graduate education.
Library Services: School of Computing Programs
Orientations and Events
New George Mason University graduate students should complete the general Graduate Online Orientation as part of their on-boarding experience. Use the ‘Student Login’ with your George Mason NetID and password to begin.
In addition to the general orientation offered by George Mason University, the College of Engineering and Computing conducts program/department specific orientations for new CEC graduate students. Most department-led orientations are held one to two weeks before classes begin. For additional questions about program-specific orientation, contact your academic department.
International Student Orientation is hosted by the Office of International Programs and Services (OIPS) every spring and fall term. All new international students in F1/J1 status are required to attend.
Gradstravaganza: The Graduate Student Welcome Reception is available to all newly admitted graduate students. Click here to learn more about this fun and exciting opportunity to network with your fellow graduate students and administrative faculty and staff who will support you through your education.