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Transfer Equity and Success

We're glad you're considering continuing your undergraduate education at Mason's College of Science

Did you know that more than a third of our College of Science undergraduate students are transfers? We are proud to offer innovative, transfer-focused programs and events to jumpstart your STEM transfer success story.

Transfer

Transfer Pathways to Success

Mason Science: Transfer Bootcamp

Pave your pathway to success as a first-semester Mason Science transfer student! Join us for one of our upcoming, interactive bootcamp that builds on what you learned in New Student Orientation and fully prepares you for life as a Mason Science undergraduate scholar.

New Transfer Bootcamp Agenda:

  • Your GPS to STEM Success: Navigating Mason as a Science Scholar
  • Get Lab-Ready: Explore Mason’s Lab Rules & Reporting
  • New Transfer Q&A

The next Transfer Bootcamp will be held on August 17 from 5:00-5:45 pm. Students who cannot attend the live session may register for the asynchronous option to receive a link to the session recording.  Click HERE to register.

 

Mason Scientific Community of Transfer Researchers

Transfer Students, did you know that undergraduate research is among the most important career development experiences for STEM majors?  In fact, most STEM graduate or health professions programs list multiple undergraduate research experiences as a key admissions requirement. 

Ready to start your STEM research journey?  Apply to join the Community of Transfer Researchers, a non-residential learning community exclusively for undergraduate transfer students pursuing any College of Science major or minor. CTR Scholars connect with peer and faculty mentors and other transfer students to successfully build network and navigate Mason’s robust, Carnegie Research 1 scholarly community. Join CTR to receive:

  • Exclusive access to CTR STEMinars and faculty/peer mentoring.
  • Priority enrollment in CTR learning community courses with embedded, full semester research experiences.
  • 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.

Interested students must complete an online application form.  Limited slots are available, so apply today!

Ask Me Anything (AMA): STEM Transfer Edition

Confused about the transfer process? Ask our Mason Science’s STEM transfer expert, Kerin Hilker-Balkissoon, anything you want to know about transferring to Mason as a STEM scholar.    

  • Explore our STEM degree options, get transfer planning tips, and course recommendations.
  • Understand the different transfer pathways from Virginia Community Colleges, and how to transfer from other colleges/universities.  
  • Learn about STEM career readiness – including research and internships.
  • Investigate scholarships and resources for future STEM teachers, premeds and other future health professionals.

When:

  • First Thursday of each month: 4-5 pm*
  • Third Wednesday of each month from 9-10 am*

Please RSVP HERE for Zoom Link.

* AMA Sessions are canceled on federal/Virginia holidays, or other dates the university is closed.  Other schedule changes will be noted below:

9:00 am January 2023 Session will be hosted on Wednesday, January 4, 2023.  

STEM Transfer Pathways Appointments

Map your pathway to our cutting-edge STEM majors and minors at Mason by signing up for a one-on-one virtual appointment.  Sign up HERE. (day and evening appointments available).

Career Ready Transfer STEMinars

Coming Soon!

VCCS Collaborative STEM Transfer Advising

Virginia Community College students and advisors: Check in with a COS transfer specialist to plan your pathway to Mason’s College of Science!  Choose the best option: 1) Collaborative Planning Session (Joint meeting with Student & VCCS Advisor); 2) VCCS Advisor Collaboration (Advisor-Specialist Session).  Sign up here.

STEM Transfer Day

STEM Transfer Day: April 12, 2024

Save the Date!  STEM Transfer Day 2024 is coming on April 12, 2024

When: STEM Transfer Day 2024 will be held on Friday, April 12, 2024!

Where: George Mason University, Fairfax Campus

Students are raving about STEM Transfer Day!

“I enjoyed everything about the STEM Transfer Day event, from logistics to sessions, lunch and souvenirs.”

“I ended up falling in love with the campus and what it has to offer.”

Join Mason’s College of Science, College of Engineering and Computing, and College of Public Health to explore our transfer-inclusive community, and learn more about George Mason’s Carnegie Research 1-ranked, STEM and Health programs. Explore cutting-edge STEM facilities, research, and internship opportunities; connect with Mason STEM faculty and transfer students; win Mason swag and other prizes, and more! 

Free event parking and lunch provided.  Free round trip transportation is available from Germanna and Laurel Ridge Community Colleges. Registration will open in February 2024. Slots are limited – register early!

You can find additional information about transferring to Mason through the Office of Transfer Services. 

If you have questions about our transfer programs, or if you would like additional information, please contact Kerin Hilker-Balkissoon, Director of Educational and Career Pathways, at khilkerb@gmu.edu.