
Being a Patriot begins with the desire to be a part of a community that supports student’s dreams. George Mason University is committed to the whole student by meeting them where they are in the journey to earning a degree. We enroll more transfer students each year than traditional first year students and we’re confident that we can provide them with the resources they’ll need for a smooth transition into our community and to be successful at Mason.
Resources Specifically for Transfer Student
- The Contemporary Student Advisory Board is an opportunity for you to create a Mason community that is engaging for all students.
- Tau Sigma Honor Society- Mason Beta Nu Chapter is an honor society designed specifically for transfer students.
- University 300: Transfer Transition is a 1-credit course designed specifically for transfer students to help with their transition to Mason.
- Each Mason transfer student has access to Academic Advisors and Success Coaches to provide information and support throughout their time at Mason.
- Mason is home to over 350 clubs and organizations and hosts hundreds of events each semester. Not sure where to start? Check out the Patriot Experience Transfer Track for suggestions on how to get involved as a transfer student.
Academic Resources
Financial Resources
Personal Resources
Well-Being Resources
International Student Resources
Additional Student Resources
Engagement Resources
300+ student organizations including 37+ sororities and fraternities. Weekly blockbuster and independent film screenings. Student Government. Welcome Week. Homecoming. Patriots Weekend. Comedy shows and concerts. What do all these activities have in common? The Office of Student Involvement, which advises and coordinates student involvement activities at Mason. Students who are involved in at least one out-of-classroom organization create networks, improve time management, build workplace and leadership skills, and fully engage in the Mason community.