Welcome to Mason Nation, and congratulations on your admission to George Mason University! Here’s a checklist to help you take the next steps needed to officially become a Patriot. More details are available in your student portal.
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1 ‒ Submit Your Deposit
Congratulations on being accepted to George Mason! To secure your spot on campus, please submit your $250 enrollment deposit through our deposit portal.
Admitted transfer students are required to confirm their enrollment by submitting an enrollment deposit by June 15 for fall entrance, or December 1 for spring entrance.
If your enrollment plans change, you may request an admission deferral.
2 ‒ Activate Patriot Pass
After submitting your deposit, you will receive an email within 2 to 3 business days with further instructions on how to claim and create your Patriot Pass account.
3 ‒ Access Your George Mason Student Email Account
Once your Patriot Pass account is activated, you can access your George Mason student email account by completing the steps for a first-time login.
IMPORTANT: Once you create your George Mason Student Email Account, all official communications from the university will be sent to you on this account. You will NOT be able to opt-out of receiving messages from the university through your George Mason student email account. Your George Mason student email will be your primary email account while you attend George Mason to receive updates from the university, communicate with your professors, participate in student involvement activities, etc.
4 ‒ Apply for On-Campus Housing
The fall housing application will open mid-April. The spring housing application becomes available in November. The George Mason Housing website outlines specific steps for transfer students to take when applying for on-campus housing.
5 ‒ Register for Orientation
Registration for summer orientation sessions for new students starting class in the fall becomes available in April. Winter orientation registration becomes available in November. Specific details will be included in orientation confirmation e-mails.
Through orientation, transfer students get set up for success at George Mason, which includes:
- Meeting with an academic advisor
- Reviewing credits and program requirements
- Planning and registering for effective class schedules
Additional information about orientation is available on the New Student and Family Programs website. You can also reach out to the orientation team directly at orientu@gmu.edu or at 703-993-2475.
6 ‒ Apply for Financial Aid
If you haven’t already, please complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible.
George Mason's priority deadline for Transfer students to submit their FAFSA is March 15. George Mason’s Federal Title IV school code is 003749.
7 ‒ Celebrate Becoming a Patriot
Share your big news with #ChooseMason in all of your posts and tag the admissions team so we can celebrate with you!
8 - Submit Immunization Records
Virginia law requires all admitted university students to submit immunization documentation.
If you do not submit your complete immunization records by the posted deadline, a hold will be placed on your account and a late fee assessed.
9 - Submit Your Final Transcript
Please submit your final transcript to the Office of Admissions. Failure to submit final transcripts by the end of your first term will result in a hold being placed on your account that will prevent you from registering for future classes.