Applying to CEC
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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 for application, 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 course work and degree.
Prospective graduate students must meet all the university's requirements and deadlines. Mason alums have the option of pursuing a fast-track admission 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 sessions are Eastern Standard Time.
| Date | RSVP | Location | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thurs, Jan 16 | Zoom | 2:00pm to 2:45pm | |
| Fri, Jan 31 | Zoom | 9:00am to 9:45am | |
| Thurs, Feb 13 | Fairfax Campus | 6:00pm to 7:00pm | |
| Tues, Mar 4 | Zoom | 2:00pm to 2:45pm | |
| Thurs, Mar 20 | Fairfax Campus | 6:00pm to 7:00pm | |
| Fri, Apr 4 | Zoom | 9:00am to 9:45am | |
| Thurs, Apr 17 | Fairfax Campus | 6:00pm to 7:00pm | |
| Tues, May 6 | Register | Zoom | 2:00pm to 2:45pm |
Recruitment Events
See where we will be this recruitment season.
| Date | Event | Location | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tues, Jan 28 | Open Drop-in Meeting Time | University of Mary Washington | 12pm to 1pm |
| Thurs, Jan 30 | STEM Fair | UNC Charlotte | 10am to 2pm |
| Mon, Feb 3 - Wed, Feb 12 | Gen Next Education Spring Recruitment Calling Trip On-ground Visits (India prospective students only) | Various cities in India | |
| Tues, Feb 11 | Spring 2025 Career & Graduate School Fair | New Mexico Tech | 9:30am to 2:30pm |
| Sat, Feb 15 | Florida Undergraduate Research Conference | University of South Florida | 9am to 5pm |
| Wed, Feb 26 | Spring Career and Graduate School Fair | UNC Greensboro | 1pm to 4pm |
| Fri, Feb 28 | Spring 2025 Career Fair and Graduate School Expo | Case Western Reserve University | 10am to 2pm |
| Tues, Apr 1 | URFIU 2025 Conference | Florida International University | 10am to 4pm |
| Mon, Apr 7 - Wed, Apr 9 | National Conference on Undergraduate Research 2025 | Pittsburgh, PA |