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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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Join us for ScienceConnect this September

Start off the semester by meeting College of Science faculty, staff, and students while exploring college programs, research, and professional opportunities. Be sure to grab some food and win college swag. Join us on Thursday, September 4 on the Fairfax campus and Tuesday, September 9 on the SciTech campus.

Students at SciTech's ScienceConnect 2024

Federal Employee Eligibility Fee Waiver - Graduate Applications

The College of Science is waiving application fees for eligible current or recent federal or government contracting employees, as well as owners and employees of small to mid-sized organizations impacted by recent changes in the regional workforce. To be considered, please complete the fee waiver. Note, it may take up to 72 business hours to receive a response/code. 

Graduation Fall 2019 (second version)

George Mason’s new Life Sciences and Engineering Building is stocked with potential energy for students and the region

With university classrooms and more than 30 different laboratory spaces for teaching, design, and fabrication, the building offers state-of-the-art facilities for training in disciplines like athletic training and kinesiology, microbiology, chemistry, engineering, forensic science, robotics and autonomous vehicles, and more.

Group of faculty and staff in front of new George Mason logo at the new LSEB building on SciTech

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Aug22

New Student Convocation 2025

Aug 22, 2025, 1:30 - 3:00 PM

EagleBank Arena

New Student Convocation, a bookend to Commencement (aka. graduation), is George Mason University’s official welcome for all new students. As one of only a few times all members of the class will convene, this event celebrates the incoming class of 2025's entry into higher education and inducts them to a
Aug27

SSB Fall 2025 New Student Orientation

Aug 27, 2025, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

SSB Fall 2025 New Student Orientation Wednesday, August 27, 2025 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Discovery Hall Auditorium, Science and Technology Campus
Aug28

Fall Webinar Series: The History and Future of the Atmosphere

Aug 28, 2025, 4:00 - 5:00 PM

Join colleagues for the first Fall 2025 Webinar Series The History and Future of the Atmosphere: Historical Emissions Data and CMIP7 Dr. Steven Smith University of Maryland, Center for Global Sustainability Thursday, August 28, 2025 from 4 to 5 p.m. Via Zoom -- Register here Abstract: Emissions of reactive air

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