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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |