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Fast track your degree with an Accelerated Master's
The Accelerated Master’s Program (BAM) at George Mason University offers academically driven undergraduates a unique opportunity to fast-track their education. By allowing students to take graduate-level courses while finishing their bachelor’s degree, the BAM program shortens the path to a master’s degree, saving both time and money. With a range of disciplines available, this program empowers you to advance your expertise and career prospects without the typical delays.
What Sets Our Program Apart
We are a moderate-sized department — large enough to offer serious research depth, small enough that students and faculty know each other. Located in a suburb of Washington, D.C., our students have access to a research ecosystem found nowhere else in the country.
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Prime location
Fairfax is minutes from dozens of federal agencies — one of the largest concentrations of employers of mathematicians in the U.S.
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Mentoring culture
Active student and faculty mentoring programs designed to foster success at every stage, from coursework through dissertation defense.
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PAT MATH
Gain in-depth teaching training through our PAT MATH program.
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Summer LaunchPad
Start your graduate studies on the right foot by attending our Summer LaunchPad program for incoming students.
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Funding
Funding includes an academic year stipend, tuition waiver, and graduate health insurance. Guaranteed research funding in your first summer.
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Department research centers
The Mason Experimental Geometry Lab (MEGL), Math Makerlab and Center for Mathematics and AI (CMAI) offer countless outreach and research opportunities for graduate students.
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Industrial Immersion Program & INMAS
Expand your career horizons with our Industrial Immersion Program or through our partnership with the INMAS program.
Application Deadlines
| Program | Deadline | Notes |
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| PhD in Mathematics — Fall entry (priority) | January 15 | Priority for funding / TA consideration |
| PhD in Mathematics — Fall entry (late) | March 1 | Considered if positions remain; funding not guaranteed |
| MS in Mathematics — Fall entry | May 1 | Rolling review; apply early |
| MS in Mathematics — Spring entry | October 1 | Limited cohort; contact department first |
| Actuarial Certificate | Rolling |
Quick Facts for Prospective Students:
45+ Funded PhD students in a program large enough to thrive, small enough to know your faculty.
30+ Tenure-track faculty with research interests spanning pure and applied mathematics.
$27K stipend: Most PhD students are offered a Teaching or Research Assistantship, which includes a full tuition waiver and an annual stipend. Additional fellowship opportunities are available through the College of Science and external agencies.
GRE: The GRE General test is not required for either the MS or PhD program.