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Just outside the nation's capital, we've built connections with government agencies and industry partners working at the forefront of scientific research. Combine those with our advanced facilities for getting real-world work experience and options for tailoring your degree, and our students have more opportunity to land jobs, internships, and research collaborations that really help them stand out. 

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Spring registration opens October 28

Registration for the Spring 2026 semester opens on October 28. Students are encouraged to schedule an appointment with their academic advisor in advance to discuss degree progress, review course selections, and ensure they are prepared for registration. Meeting with your advisor early helps you stay on track toward your academic goals and secure the classes you need.

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George Mason Continues to Prepare Students for a New Era of Innovation

Quantum science may operate at the tiniest scales of the universe, but its potential to reshape our world is anything but small. To prepare the next generation for a quantum-powered future, George Mason University once again hosted the Pathways to Quantum Immersion Program, preparing high school students for careers in this rapidly emerging field.

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The Grand Challenge Initiative — Bold Solutions for A Prosperous Future

George Mason University's Grand Challenge Initiative (GCI) is a comprehensive research framework, backed by an initial five-year, $15 million investment, to align university resources, faculty expertise, and educational programs around six interconnected solution areas addressing humanity’s ultimate grand challenge.

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Oct28

Join the NVIDIA GTC Student Experience on Campus

Oct 28, 2025, 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM

The Hub, George Mason University, Fairfax Campus

Join us for the NVIDIA GTC Student Experience - October 28, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., in the Hub at George Mason University. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of what’s next in AI. This exclusive experience includes: Livestream of GTC D.C. Keynote: Watch NVIDIA CEO Jensen
Oct29

Mid-Holocene reductions of equatorial Atlantic Ocean variability and linkages to high-latitude Southern Atlantic forcing

Oct 29, 2025, 1:30 - 2:30 PM

Speaker: Dr. Gerald T. Rustic, Rowan University Title: Mid-Holocene reductions of equatorial Atlantic Ocean variability and linkages to high-latitude Southern Atlantic forcing Host: Xiaojing Du Time: Wednesday, Oct 29, 1:30-2:30 PM Location: Horizon Hall, Room 4014 (Email xdu5@gmu.edu for Zoom link) Abstract: The mid-Holocene witnessed large-scale climatic changes throughout the
Oct30

30 Oct (GEOL) Wendy Kelly, Geohazards, Landslides

Oct 30, 2025, 4:30 - 5:30 PM

Wendy Kelly, Virginia Energy Title: TBD Time: Thu, 30 Oct, 4:30pm Location: Exploratory 1309 and via Zoom (for link, email lhinnov@gmu.edu) Host: Linda Hinnov ABSTRACT: TBD

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