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At the heart of the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) prepares the next generation of educators, counselors, and human development leaders — with the programs, community, and career outcomes to get you where you want to go.

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Admissions Information

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Prospective Undergraduate

How to Apply

  1. Apply through the Common Application or George Mason's online Application
  2. Submit your high school transcript
  3. Show the rigor of your coursework, especially in English, math, laboratory science, social science, and foreign language
  4. Submit self-reported SAT or ACT scores, if applicable
  5. Non-native English speakers must submit English proficiency test scores
  6. Submit essay(s), extracurricular activities, and teacher and/or counselor recommendations

Key Deadlines

Early Action (Non-binding)
November 1
Honors College and University Scholars consideration
November 1
Regular Decision
February 1
Spring Priority Application
October 1
Transfer Students
March 1 (Fall) | Oct 1 (Spring)

Prospective Graduate

How to Apply

  1. Apply through George Mason's Online Graduate Application
  2. Submit official transcript verifying completion of a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
  3. Meet the minimum 3.0 GPA requirement on a 4.0 scale in undergraduate study, unless otherwise specified by the program
  4. Submit a statement of purpose and current résumé or CV
  5. Provide letters of recommendation as required by the program
  6. Non-native English speakers must meet George Mason's English language requirements
  7. Additional requirements may apply, please review your specific program page

Key Deadlines

Fall Priority
April 1
Fall Space Available
August 19
Spring Priority
November 1
Spring Space Available
January 10
Summer Priority
February 1
Summer Space Available
May 15

The graduate application deadlines for most CEHD graduate academic programs follow this schedule, with the exception of Athletic Training, Counseling, and School Psychology.

Re-Enrollment

Undergraduate CEHD Students

Please refer to this page for information about re-enrollment.

Graduate CEHD Students

  1. Download a re-enrollment application via the Registrar forms page
  2. Complete and submit your re-enrollment application form to your academic department
  3. Once your form has been submitted to your academic department, staff will review, sign off, and submit your form to the University Registrar for processing
  4. After your form is processed, which can take about 2 weeks, you will be able to register for classes

Re-Enrollment Time Limit

  • Master’s students have 6 years from the time of first enrollment to complete their degree
  • Doctoral students have 9 years from the time of first enrollment to complete their degree

For all George Mason graduate programs, there is a time limit in which you must complete your degree.

Please review the graduate policies.

Meet Your Admissions Team

Our team is dedicated to helping you find your path, whether you have one question or one hundred. Book a one-on-one advising session with a CEHD admissions counselor now.

Admissions Office
4400 University Drive
Thompson Hall 2100
MSN 2F1
Fairfax, VA 22030
Phone
(703) 993-2892

Schedule an Appointment
Email
cehdooa@gmu.edu
Office Hours
Mon–Fri: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Dashaun Jackson Admissions Counselor
Specialties: Graduate Admissions Process
Background: MBA Saint Francis University ’21; 4 years of George Mason graduate admissions experience
Welcome video from Dashaun
Lee Spencer Associate Director of Continuing and Reenrollment
Specialties: Continuing and Reenrollment; Admitted Students
Background: Over 20 years of higher education experience Welcome video from Lee
Andrea Campofiore Office Manager
Specialties: Graduate Admissions Process
Background: 8 years in higher education; 15 years of office and client operations experience
Egerton Abdulai Enrollment and Admissions Specialist
Specialties: Submitted Incomplete Applications Outreach and Processes
Background: 13 years of graduate admissions processing experience
Nicole Mariam Associate Director of Admissions Operations
Specialties: Graduate Admissions Team Management
Background: MPA, George Mason University ’07; BA in English, George Mason University ’01. Has served George Mason students for 21 years, with experience in recruitment, admissions, academic advising, and program management.

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