Upcoming Events

Volgenau Events

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
Certificate and Master's Programs Tuesday, September 16, 2025 6pm-6:45pm Fairfax, VA (George Mason Campus) RSVP
Certificate and Master's Programs Tuesday, October 21, 2025 2pm-2:45pm Online RSVP
Doctor of Philosophy in Robotics Tuesday, November 4, 2025 6pm-6:45pm Online RSVP
Doctor of Philosophy in Statistics Thursday, November 13, 2025 6pm-6:45pm Online RSVP
Certificate and Master's Programs Thursday, November 20, 2025 6pm-6:45pm Online RSVP
Certificate and Master's Programs Friday, December 12, 2025 9am-9:45am Online RSVP
Accelerated Bachelor's/Master's Program Pathway (for George Mason Undergraduate Students Only) TBD TBD Fairfax, VA (George Mason Campus) TBD

 

 

Recruitment Events

See where we will be this recruitment season. All events are listed in Eastern Time.

EVENT DATE TIME LOCATION
CEC BAM Transition Day (for current George Mason undergraduate students) Thursday, September 4, 2025 11:30am - 1:30pm Fairfax, VA (George Mason Campus)
University of Mary Washington Pre-Master's Program Class Visits and Drop-in Hour Wednesday, September 10, 2025 10am-3pm Fredericksburg, VA
University of North Carolina Charlotte STEM Fair Thursday, September 11, 2025 10am-2pm Charlotte, NC
IELTS Webinar Tuesday, September 16, 2025 TBD Online
George Mason Graduate Fair/BAM Panel Wednesday, September 17, 2025 2pm-4pm Fairfax, VA (George Mason Campus, Hub Ballroom)
James Madison University Graduate & Professional Fair Tuesday, September 30, 2025 3pm-6pm Harrisonburg, VA 
SDSU Graduate School Fair Thursday, October 2, 2025 1pm-5pm San Diego, CA
Drop-in Visit for Prospective Graduate Students Friday, October 3, 2025 TBD San Diego, CA
Great Minds in STEM  Saturday, October 4, 2025 TBD San Diego, CA
Virginia Tech Graduate & Professional School Fair Monday, October 6, 2025 11am-3pm Blacksburg, VA
Michigan State University Graduate & Law School Fair  Tuesday, October 14, 2025 3pm-6pm East Lansing, MI
Florida International University Graduate School Fair Thursday, October 23, 2025 12pm-3pm Miami, FL
West Virginia State University Graduate School Fair Tuesday, November 18, 2025 11am-1pm Dunbar, WV

 

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
Higher Education Fair Friday, August 15, 2025 NA Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai  NA
Information Session Friday, September 5, 2025 7pm-8pm Online RSVP
STEM Calling Tour September 6-9, 2025 NA Chennai  NA
STEM Calling Tour September 9-11, 2025 NA Coimbatore  NA
STEM Calling Tour September 11-15, 2025 NA Pune  NA
STEM Calling Tour September 15-17, 2025 NA Bangalore  NA
Information Session Friday, October 17, 2025 TBD Online TBD
Information Session Friday, November 14, 2025 TBD Online TBD