Dates and Deadlines

When applying to George Mason, you will have various deadlines determined by your application type.

Please refer to the information below for important application dates and deadlines for freshman applications, including applications for Honors College, University Scholars, and Merit-Based Scholarship consideration.

Freshman Application Deadlines

November 1, Nonbinding early action

Applying by this deadline ensures priority consideration for:

February 1, Regular decision and FAFSA/VASA priority deadline

Students applying by this deadline are considered for the Honors College on a space-available basis.

Students should also submit their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Virginia Alternative State Aid application (VASA) by this deadline to receive priority consideration for limited state and institutional grant funds.

October 1, Priority deadline (spring)

Students interested in starting in the spring semester should apply by this deadline.

International Freshman Application Deadlines

Spring Semester Applications (January start)

Fall Semester Applications (August start)