George Mason University

Why study at George Mason University?

George Mason University is ranked in the "Top 100 Best Value Colleges in America" by Forbes. Mason is a young university that, in just a short time, has made impressive strides in size, stature and influence. Today, as Virginia’s largest public research university, we are setting the benchmark for a bold, progressive education that serves the needs of our students and communities. To that end, we have 10 schools and colleges devoted to a variety of areas of study.

We Are in Virginia. But We Serve the World.

Mason is committed to creating a more just, free and prosperous world. Located in one of the most important political, economic and intellectual hubs in the world, we accept our responsibility to serve others: to help our students succeed, enrich the life of our community, and contribute to solving some of the most complex global problems of our time.

George Mason, for whom our university is named, was one of the greatest founding fathers of the United States. Mason drafted the Virginia Declaration of Rights, which became a model for the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution, known as the Bill of Rights.

Student life.

There are many ways to find yourself—and others—at Mason. Check out the clubs, organizations and all the activities on campus. Get out there!

Join in.

Learn to juggle. Celebrate Arabic culture. Sing your heart out. With more than 500+ student organizations at Mason, there are so many ways for students to find their niches, get involved, and meet new friends in the process. Our student groups are responsible for many of the programs and events on campus each year and contribute to a lively, engaged campus community.

Is Fraternity and Sorority Life for You?

Greek life has been a part of Mason since day one, starting with just two fraternities and one sorority. Now it’s grown to 38 letter organizations with a diverse student group of more than 1,700 who are active contributors and participants in the Mason community.

Get the Word Out.

Have your own radio show on WGMU, write a column for the Fourth Estate student newspaper or edit one of our literary journals. There are plenty of opportunities to try your hand in the various media outlets available on campus. It can even help beef up your resume.

Be the Change.

Want to make a difference? Mason’s Student Government serves the student body in a variety of ways. This year alone, they:

• Implemented a Medical Amnesty Program
• Made spirit-based programming bigger and better than ever
• Pushed for gender identity and expression to be included in Mason’s Non-Discrimination Policy
• Served as student representatives on more than 50 university committees

Each January, Student Government organizes Mason Lobbies Day, which takes more than 100 students, alumni, faculty and staff to the State Capitol in Richmond to lobby for higher education funding.