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Welcome to the College of Education and Human Development.

During your onboarding process, you will discover the opportunities, expectations, and resources available to you as a student at George Mason University, and specifically within our college. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the essential information below. This is your first step towards becoming a proud George Mason Patriot, ready to lead with passion and purpose. Welcome to the #MasonNation!

Undergraduate Students

New Student Orientation for first-year and transfer students is organized centrally through George Mason University. Register for orientation, view new student checklists, and sign up for transfer pre-advising at orientation.gmu.edu.

Graduate Students

Students pursuing a master’s degree, PhD, or graduate certificate in the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) are expected to complete two levels of onboarding:

  1. University Graduate Online Orientation
  2. Program onboarding (if applicable)

    Check if your program within CEHD has an information session planned (Orientations and Welcome Events > Graduate Orientations by College and School > College of Education and Human Development).

    You should email your academic advisor as soon as possible to ensure you are ready for your first day of class!

In need of assistance?

Use your George Mason Office365 email to contact CEHD Student and Academic Affairs at cehdsaa@gmu.edu.

Updated annually, the CEHD Student Guide provides essential policy and resource information for all students in the College of Education and Human Development.

View the CEHD
Student Guide