Current George Mason Student

Join the Honors College

Becoming an Honors College student will admit you to unique seminar courses, Honors College classes based within your field of study, and an environment that will challenge and stretch your abilities. You'll also tackle multidisciplinary problems to fulfill core requirements.

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Honors College students pursue degrees in all majors

Applying to the Honors College if You Currently Attend George Mason
  • Students who have at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA and have completed at least 24 credits at George Mason are eligible to join the Honors College.   
  • You may apply during your second semester at George Mason. You may be offered conditional acceptance to join the Honors College in your third semester; your grades will be reviewed again after your second semester is completed. 
  • We will consider any information you submit in your application, along with your Mason record. 
  • In some cases, we might ask for an interview.
Apply now to join the Honors College
  • Complete our application by November 11. You will need to login using your George Mason NetID and password to complete this application.
  • Letters of recommendation are not required but will be reviewed if submitted.
  • Fill out this interest form if you want to learn more about the Honors College!
  • The Honors College Planning Form is available to assists you in understanding where you stand in terms of the Honors College requirements and George Mason Core requirements.

Honors College Information Session

Interested students can learn more about joining the Honors College in their second or third year by attending one of the upcoming information sessions listed below. Please RSVP on Mason360.

Friday, October 18

  • 3:00 to 4:30 pm
  • Virtual session, Zoom link provided upon registration through Mason360

Tuesday, October 22

  • 5:00 to 6:00 pm
  • In-person session, Johnson Center 311B. Light refreshments will be provided while supplies last. 

Friday, October 25

  • 12:00 to 1:00 pm
  • Virtual session, Zoom link provided upon registration through Mason360