How to Apply
For more information on how to Apply to Mason, please review this information. If you have any questions, please contact the George Mason University Admissions Office at 703-993-2400 or 1-888-627-6612.
For information on how to apply for scholarships in Communication, please search COMM Scholarships
Communication alumnus, Brandyn Fragosa, who received his BA in Communication in 2024, described his expereince as a Journalism concentration at George Mason University and why he chose George Mason to the George Mason Admissions office. #ChooseMason #AllTogetherDifferent
Information for Undergraduate Applicants
Information for Graduate Applicants
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Information for Non-degree Applicants
Information for Military Applicants
FAQs & Resources for Prospective Undergraduate Students
- Where do I make an advising appointment?
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- You can easily make a Zoom or in-person appointment with the Department of Communication Undergraduate Academic Adivsor, Amy Vaillancourt Mandt, through Patriot Connect.
- How often do students meet with academic advisors?
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- We want students to see an advisor at least once per semester to ensure you are on track and have all the resources you need/want to be successful. We offer advising services year-round (including Summers).
- How/when do incoming freshmen get course selection advising for their first-semester classes?
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- You get your first bit of advising and class selection info at Orientation, which is why it is very important for you to attend or to set up an appointment with one of our advisors for Pre-Orientation Advising.
- How many classes do students take a semester?
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- It depends. If a student is part-time, you usually take between 3-9 credits (or 1-3 classes). If you are full-time, you will take 12-18 credits or (4-6 classes). Most part-time students take 6 credits and most full-time students take 15 credits. For freshman we recommend 12-15 credits.
- How easy is it to switch concentrations within the department?
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- Very simple! Email cdadvice@gmu.edu with your G-number and your requested concentration. We fill out and submit all the paperwork for you!
- Yes! We have an Honors in Communication Research sequence for qualified Juniors and Seniors.
- We have dozens of organizations across campus and #MasonCOMM is excited to be involved with several! Students should consider joining as early as their Freshman year.
- Are internships required in the major?
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- No. #MasonCOMM does not require their students to do an internship, but they are highly recommended for all of their benefits to students, like better job placement upon graduation.
- No. #MasonCOMM does not require their students to do an internship, but they are highly recommended for all of their benefits to students, like better job placement upon graduation.
- Where have #MasonCOMM students done them?
- Many! Non-profits, government, local, national and international companies! Small and large offices! The Washington D.C. area offers an enormous opportunity for students!
- Yes! For more information, please go to our Scholarships page.