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The University awards credit for many AP exams. Students should request an official AP transcript to be sent to the Office of Admissions after applying for admission to George Mason University. George Mason's school code is 5827.

Business/Commerce, General

Business Administration and Management, General

Project Management

Accounting

Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects

Health Communication

Speech Communication and Rhetoric

Computer and Information Sciences, General

Information Technology

Information Science/Studies

Computer Science

Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance

Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services

Elementary Education and Teaching

Early Childhood Education and Teaching

Art Teacher Education

Health Teacher Education

Music Teacher Education

Physical Education Teaching and Coaching

Education, General

Curriculum and Instruction

Educational Leadership and Administration, General

Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

Community College Administration

Special Education and Teaching, General

Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering

Civil Engineering, General

Computer Engineering, General

Computer Software Engineering

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Systems Engineering

Industrial Engineering

English Language and Literature, General

English Literature (British and Commonwealth)

Creative Writing

Rhetoric and Composition

Human Development and Family Studies, General

Foreign Languages and Literatures, General

Linguistics

Near and Middle Eastern Studies

Russian Studies

Neuroscience

Neurobiology and Anatomy

Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Biochemistry

Biometry/Biometrics

Biostatistics

Bioinformatics

Organizational Behavior Studies

Real Estate

Medical Informatics

Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Nursing Science

Nursing Practice

Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist

Public Health, General

Community Health and Preventive Medicine

International Public Health/International Health

Rehabilitation Science

Mathematical Statistics and Probability

Statistics, General

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General

Sustainability Studies

Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution

Mathematics and Computer Science

Science, Technology and Society

International/Globalization Studies

Biological and Physical Sciences

Environmental Science

Exercise Science and Kinesiology

Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

Religion/Religious Studies

Philosophy

Astronomy

Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General

Chemistry, General

Geology/Earth Science, General

Physics, General

Psychology, General

Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Educational Psychology

Social Work

Health Policy Analysis

Public Policy Analysis

Public Administration

Geography

Geographic Information Science and Cartography

International Relations and Affairs

Political Science and Government, General

Sociology

Anthropology

Economics, General

Visual and Performing Arts, General

Dance, General

Graphic Design

Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General

George Mason University is an entrepreneurial Tier 1 research institution with global distinction in a range of academic fields. Located just outside of Washington, D.C., our beautiful 677-acre residential campus boasts a diverse student population. Over 6,200 students live on campus in over 40 residence halls. As the largest public research institution in Virginia, Mason enrolls more than 38,000 students in over 210 degree programs at the undergraduate, master's, doctoral, and professional levels. Students at all levels are routinely recognized with national and international scholarships and awards. Faculty members have received some of academia's highest honors, including twice winning the Nobel Prize in Economics. Our connection to the D.C. area results in engaged and dedicated faculty members who are at the top of their respective fields. This connectivity extends to our students, who take advantage of our unparalleled internship and research opportunities, and who secure careers at national and international companies and organizations, ranging from Amazon, Deloitte and Northrup Grumman to the Smithsonian Institution, the CIA, NASA and the White House. Many of our innovative degree programs are the first of their kind, including the first Ph.D. program in biodefense, the first D.C.-based undergraduate program in Conflict Analysis and Resolution, the first dedicated Cybersecurity Engineering program in the region, and one of the most innovative performing arts management programs in the United States. Mason is at the forefront of the emerging field of biotechnology, is a leader in the performing arts, and holds a preeminent position in the fields of economics, electronic journalism, and history.

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