Visit Mason

Tours, which are held throughout the year, start at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. during the week, and at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. on Saturdays.

The visit starts with a 30-minute information session with an admissions counselor. You'll then meet with a Mason ambassador, a member of our student volunteer group who'll lead you on a campus tour that lasts about an hour and 15 minutes.

• Most academic-year weekend tours are conducted out of the Johnson Center in the middle of campus.
• Weekday and summer weekend tours start at the Mason Tour and Visitors Center on the ground floor of Merten Hall. Look for the green welcome sign.

Please review your pre-visit communication before you arrive, as we must sometimes change the session location. You'll need to check in 10 to 15 minutes before the session starts.

Select the date and time you'd like to visit on our tour calendar. Tours may be scheduled up to two months in advance. Contact us if you have a question or problem.

Thank you for your interest! George Mason University's Mason Fall Visit Day is now full, but registration is still available for our daily tours and information session and Mason’s largest Fall recruitment event, Fall Premiere on Sunday, October 20th.

Come see why George Mason University is the premiere public university in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. We have the technology to support your endeavors, the faculty to inspire you, and a location like no other. This is the right time. This is the right place. Take a closer look at George Mason University.

Click here for more information and to register for the Fall Premiere event on Sunday, October 20th.

You're invited to George Mason University's Mason Fall Premiere: An Open House Event!

Sunday, October 20, 2019
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Fairfax Campus

Come see why George Mason University is the premiere public university in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. We have the technology to support your endeavors, the faculty to inspire you, and a location like no other. This is the right time. This is the right place. Take a closer look at George Mason University.

Mason Fall Premiere Highlights:

• Information about financial aid
• Academic Browsing with representatives from all of our academic programs
• Student life showcase
• Admissions information sessions with an Admissions Counselor
• Housing and residence life tours
• Complimentary lunch featuring dishes from our campus dining locations

*This event is intended for high school seniors and prospective transfer students.

Space is limited, so click here to register for the Mason Fall Premiere today!

Mason can set up an information session and tour for schools and organizations with groups of eight or more through our high school tour program. We give priority to schools and groups representing underserved populations.

Group tour requests must be made at least one month in advance through our calendar and sign-up form. If we can accommodate you, we'll contact you by email or phone to confirm the tour. Please don't make travel plans until you receive a confirmation email.

If you'd like to eat on campus during your visit, note that on the registration form. We'll accommodate dining requests based on availability. 

If you have questions or need more information, contact Admissions Counselor Carla Goodwin. 

These 30-minute informational sessions are available most Fridays at 12:30 p.m. throughout the school year. 

The Honors College provides academically talented students in all majors with an enriched academic and social environment that enhances their college experience. Sessions provide information on the curriculum, the Living Learning Community, and the University Scholars Program. You will also meet with an Honors College staff member and student.

You can register using our session calendar. Check in 10 to 15 minutes in advance at the Mason Tour and Visitors Center, located on the ground floor of Merten Hall. (These sessions do not include a campus tour; we recommend you also attend a general information session and tour.)

If you can't attend an information session but want to learn more, contact Assistant Director for Honors College Admissions Eva Bramesco. 

These two-hour sessions are held throughout the year on Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m.

The visit starts with a 30-minute information session with a transfer coordinator. A Mason ambassador, a member of our student volunteer group, then leads you on a campus tour.

You can schedule a tour up to three weeks in advance. To arrange a visit for a group of 10 or more students, contact Associate Director of K12 Partnerships Rachel Cleaver.

Check in 10 to 15 minutes before the session begins in the Mason Tour and Visitors Center, located on the ground floor of Merten Hall. Look for the green welcome sign.

The Office of Transfer Services, in the Johnson Center (JC) on the second floor, also offers walk-in appointments daily.

NOVA ALEXANDRIA:
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8
Scheduled appointments with onsite admissions
TIME: 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
PLACE: Bisdorf

NOVA LOUDOUN:
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9
Admissions Walk-In Appointments
TIME: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
PLACE: LR Bldg. Transfer Counseling Office

NOVA Manassas:
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16
Scheduled appts w/onsite admissions
TIME: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
PLACE: MH110 Counseling Office

NOVA ANNANDALE:
MONDAY, OCTOBER 28
Onsite Admissions/Walk-In Advising
TIME: 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
PLACE: CA 105A

General graduate information sessions and tours are scheduled on a rolling basis, generally in two-month intervals. Graduate schools, colleges, and institutes also offer program-specific information sessions and events throughout the year. 

You'll need to log in to access the graduate event calendar to reserve a tour space. If you don't already have an application or an account, create a user name and password to access the calendar.

We can help you create a meaningful campus experience for K-8th grade students. Our team will inspire students to attend college by giving them a tour of campus and presenting information on admissions, financial aid, and the college choice processes. The group can also have lunch in one of Mason’s dining halls. These sessions, held by request, are conducted Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Requests must be made at least one month in advance. We cannot guarantee that the preferred date and time will be available. We will contact you by phone or email if your request is approved and provide details about the visit. If you have not received confirmation from a George Mason University representative, your visit is not confirmed. Please do not make travel arrangements until you have received a confirmation email.

We are currently accepting requests to host K-8th grade groups during the Fall 2019 semester. However, we have very limited availability with only a few dates available and can only accommodate groups of 100 visitors or less. We do give priority to schools and organizations that support first-generation and underrepresented student populations that may not have an opportunity to visit colleges and universities otherwise.

For more information on group tours, please click here.

For additional information, please contact Admissions Coordinator Sydney Kirwan at skirwan3@gmu.edu.