We invite you to join us to learn more about the Schar School of Policy and Government and our academic programs.
George Mason University is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. Please indicate in the registration questions or email schar@gmu.edu if you will need disability accommodations. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
Meet Our Graduate Admissions Team
Schedule a one-on-one appointment with a member of the graduate admissions team for an opportunity to ask questions, discuss your academic and professional goals, and learn more about our degree programs and admissions process.
Please email schar@gmu.edu or call us at 703-993-8099 if you have any questions or would like to schedule a class visit.
Interested in our undergraduate programs? See below for information on how to get in touch with our undergraduate admissions team!
This master's program admits students for both the fall and spring semesters.
Application Deadline for Fall 2023 Entry: June 30
Note: International students must apply by June 1
Application Drop-In Hours:
"Drop In" during our virtual application drop-in hours to ask the admissions team any questions you may have about your master’s application.
Monday, April 24, from noon to 1 p.m. ET (Virtual). Register.
Virtual Information Sessions:
Prospective students are invited to attend virtual information sessions led by the graduate admissions team to hear more about our master's degree programs offered at the Schar School. These online sessions provide program overviews as well as the application process, student experience, and graduate outcomes.
Organization Development and Knowledge Management (ODKM) Information Session:
Wednesday, April 26, from noon to 1 p.m. ET (Virtual). Register.
Security Studies Information Session:
This session covers the Master of International Security and Master of Biodefense programs as well as the associated certificates.
Thursday, April 27, from 7 to 8 p.m. ET (Virtual). Register.
After registering for each of these events, you will receive an email with a Zoom link 24 hours in advance of the session.
George Mason University is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. Please contact indicate in the questions or email schar@gmu.edu if you will need disability accommodations. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
Meet Our Undergraduate Admissions Team
Prospective students and their families can get to know the Schar School by setting up an informational appointment with the Schar School undergraduate recruitment team. Visit in person in 333 Aquia Building on the Fairfax campus, or set up a time to talk by phone or Zoom. Reach out to ScharUAA@gmu.edu or 703-993-6564 to schedule a conversation.
Schar School Undergraduate Student Liaisons are also happy to help!