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George Mason University

Special Study Options

STEM Summer Experience

The College of Science offers two summer camp opportunities for incoming freshmen: Math Boot Camp and STEM Bridge Experience. 

Learning Community

The College of Science Learning Community (LC) is co-hort of likeminded individuals studying science at Mason. They participate in events and programming focused on scientific inquiry, cutting-edge research, and global problem solving. 

Learning Assistant Program

A Learning Assistant (LA) is a paid undergraduate position in the College of Science. For a semester, students will participate in undergraduate instruction, course innovation, and peer-to-peer tutoring and mentoring. Students and faculty apply to the program the semester before participating. 

Aspiring Scientists Summer Internship Program (ASSIP)

Gain original, cutting-edge research experience. The nationally known Aspiring Scientists Summer Internship Program (ASSIP) provides transformative research opportunities for high school and undergraduate students. Selected participants work one-on-one with faculty researchers at George Mason University and collaborating institutions using state-of-the-art technology across many disciplines. 

Community of STEM Transfer Researchers (C-STR)

C-STR is a two-semester program that begins with a Research Foundations Program in semester one, and a Research Readiness Program in semester two.  New cohorts are launched in Fall and Spring Semesters. Join C-STR to receive:

  • Exclusive access to C-STR seminars and research-intensive course work to develop your research skills.
  • Support with finding and applying for undergraduate research and internship positions, fellowships, and more!
  • Faculty and peer mentoring to support career planning, including graduate/health professions admissions.

* The programs and services offered by George Mason University are open to all who seek them. George Mason does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic national origin (including shared ancestry and/or ethnic characteristics), sex, disability, military status (including veteran status), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, pregnancy status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. After an initial review of its policies and practices, the university affirms its commitment to meet all federal mandates as articulated in federal law, as well as recent executive orders and federal agency directives.