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Prospective graduate students have many opportunities to see what programs are on offer and learn more about the admissions process at CEC graduate events.
Sessions for Prospective Students
The college hosts several information sessions for prospective graduate students in person and online throughout the academic year.
Although attendance at a session is not required before applying, it is highly recommended. This is your opportunity to meet the administrative and academic staff members who will assist you in the pursuit of your graduate coursework and degree.
Prospective graduate students must meet all of the university's requirements and deadlines. George Mason alumni have the option of pursuing a fast-track admissions path.
Upcoming General Information Sessions
Registration for general information sessions open approximately two weeks prior to each event.
For questions regarding graduate programs and the admissions process, please contact our office at cecgrad@gmu.edu. All information sessions are listed in Eastern Time.
| SESSION TOPICS | DATE | TIME | LOCATION | RSVP LINK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Statistics' Graduate Programs | Friday, February 6, 2026 | 2pm-3pm | Online | RSVP |
| Certificate and Master's Programs | Friday, February 13, 2026 | 9am-9:45am | Online | RSVP |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering | Thursday, February 26, 2026 | 6pm-7pm | Online | RSVP |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Bioengineering | Tuesday, March 3, 2026 | 6pm-7pm | Online | RSVP |
| Certificate and Master's Programs | Thursday, March 19, 2026 | 6pm-7pm | Fairfax, VA (George Mason Campus) | TBD |
| Certificate and Master's Programs | Friday, April 3, 2026 | 9am-9:45am | Online | RSVP |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Civil and Infrastructure Engineering | Friday, April 24, 2026 | 12pm-1pm | Online | RSVP |
| Certificate and Master's Programs | Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | 6pm-7pm | Online | RSVP |
Recruitment Events
See where we will be this recruitment season. All events are listed in Eastern Time.
| EVENT | DATE | TIME | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAM Classroom Visit: CYSE 425 | Wednesday, October 29, 2026 | 3:30pm | Fairfax, VA (George Mason Campus) |
| UNC Charlotte STEM Fair | Wednesday, February 4, 2026 | 10am-2pm | Charlotte, NC |
| NMT Spring 2026 Career and Graduate School Fair | Tuesday, February 10, 2026 | 11am-4:30pm | Socorro, NM |
| Central State University Graduate Fair | Wednesday, February 25, 2026 | 12pm-4pm | Wilberforce, OH |
| WVU Tech Job, Internship, and Graduate School Fair | Thursday, February 26, 2026 | 11am-2pm | Beckley, WV |
| Florida Undergraduate Research Conference | Saturday, March 7, 2026 | 9am-5pm | Tampa, FL |
| IEEE Southeastcon Conference | Friday-Saturday, March 13-14, 2026 | All-Day | Huntsville, AL |
| NCUR | Monday-Wednesday, April 13-15, 2026 | All-Day | Richmond, VA |
| AI+ Expo | Thursday-Saturday, May 7-9, 2026 | All-Day | Washington, DC |
International Events and Information Sessions
Registration for general information sessions open approximately two weeks prior to each event.
The Office of Graduate Studies' international events are led by our South Asia Regional Manager and are intended for internationally-educated students interested in our graduate certificate or master's programs. All international events are listed in Indian Standard Time.
| EVENT | DATE | TIME | LOCATION | RSVP LINK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gen Next STEM Tour | Monday-Tuesday, February 2-3, 2026 | All-Day | Dehradun, Uttrakhand | NA |
| Gen Next STEM Tour | Wednesday-Thursday, February 4-5, 2026 | All-Day | New Delhi | NA |
| Gen Next STEM Tour | Friday-Monday, February 6-9, 2026 | All-Day | Lucknow | NA |
| Gen Next STEM Tour | Tuesday-Wednesday, February 10-11, 2026 | All-Day | Chandigarh | NA |
| Information Session | Thursday, March 12, 2026 | 7pm-8pm | Online | RSVP |
| Information Session | Friday, April 17, 2026 | 7pm-8pm | Online | RSVP |
| Information Session | Friday, May 15, 2026 | 7pm-8pm | Online | RSVP |