Undergraduate Admissions

When you choose the College of Engineering and Computing, you'll gain more than a degree – employers will pursue you as a valued asset.

Before submitting your undergraduate application, review all requirements and deadlines to ensure a smooth and complete submission process. Taking time to review this information in advance helps ensure you submit a complete and competitive application.

Explore the CEC undergraduate degree program offerings to find the best fit for your academic and professional goals.

Freshman Applicants

• Review freshman admission requirements and see what you'll need to apply, including Score Optional Consideration and Selective Majors.
• Check key application dates and deadlines for freshman admission, including early action, priority, and regular decision dates.

Math Requirement for Non-Score Optional Applicants

Freshman students who do not apply score optional using SAT or ACT scores must have completed four years of high school mathematics courses, with one course designated as a higher level than Algebra II completed by the senior year with a C grade or better, and must have:

• At least a 550 on the Math SAT, or
• At least 24 on the Math ACT test.

Selective Admission

The Information Technology and Statistics majors do not have selective admission for freshman applicants. Students admitted to the university with these majors will be admitted directly into the program.

Transfer Applicants

Transfer students applying to a Computer Science, Information Technology, or Engineering major should review the selective admission requirements for Transfer Admissions.

Transfer Credit Information

Explore transfer credit resources to see how prior coursework or exams may count toward your George Mason degree program, including:

• Transfer Credit Matrix – How courses from other institutions transfer to Mason.
• Mason Core Equivalency – How VCCS courses apply to the Mason Core
• Credit Evaluation Process – When and how transfer credits are reviewed.
• Credit Criteria – What types of credits are accepted based on grades, accreditation, and course level.
• Academic Credit by Exam – How AP, IB, CLEP, and other exams can earn you credit.
• International Transfer Credit – Process for evaluating coursework from outside the U.S.

If you are applying as an international applicant, consult the admissions information for international students.