George Mason University

In the Department of Communication, we build upon the most basic element in each of our lives: the transfer of information.

We offer a variety of undergraduate and graduate degrees as well as a host of nationally-recognized student organizations and world-renowned faculty that prepare our graduates to enter the market place.

Located in the center of one of the world's most influential media markets, students also have the opportunity to participate in research and internships that will build upon their classroom experiences.

Department of Communication is Now Located in the Science and Tech II Building

The Department of Communication is now located in the Science and Tech II building on the Fairfax campus. The main offices for the Communication Department are in Room 230 of Science and Tech II, and most faculty and staff offices, the GMU forensics team, and graduate program offices are located on the first and second floors of the building. The mailing address and all telephone numbers will remain the same. The move comes as Thompson Hall, the department's former home, undergoes a major renovation. Science and Tech II is located near Sandy Creek Parking Deck and was formerly the home of the Volgenau School of Information Technology and Engineering. Read More >>

Communication Major Learns Value of Networking

Abbi Boose, a communication major with a concentration in public relations at George Mason, is interning at LeapFrog Solutions. She has accepted the challenges of her internship and knows that the opportunity will lead her to success. “Being at LeapFrog Solutions has helped me to learn how to communicate in a professional setting as well as develop my networking abilities that will aid me in the future,” said Boose. Read More >>

Communication’s Smith Earns Mason’s PRSSA National Recognition

Steven Smith, a recent communication graduate, was involved in several of the department’s programs and initiatives, eventually spearheading the effort that helped George Mason University’s Public Relations Student Society of America gain national recognition. Read More >>

College Students Win Global Education Awards

While many of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences' students will travel abroad this winter, 20 of them are headed to places likes Israel, Palestine, London, Switzerland, Greece, and Turkey thanks to awards from Mason's Center for Global Education. Read More >>